By: Michael Pitts
KENNESAW, Ga. - Nine student-athletes were tabbed to Athlon Sports' Preseason All-Conference USA Team, the outlet announced last week.
Redshirt junior
Gabriel Benyard earned three selections including second team punt returner, third team kick returner and fourth team running back honors.
Joining Benyard on the third team was running back
Michael Benefield, defensive linemen
Donovan Westmoreland and
Jordan Miles and linebacker
Garland Benyard. Tight end
Carson Kent, linebacker
Donelius Johnson and defensive backs
JeRico Washington Jr., and
Sidney Porter were named to the preseason fourth team.
The Black and Gold posted 11 honors in total, ahead of New Mexico State (10), Middle Tennessee State (9) and UTEP (9).
2024 marks the Owls' first season of competition at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level and as a member of Conference USA.
Season tickets are now on sale for the Kennesaw State's 10
th season of competition and first as a member of CUSA. Fans can click
here to purchase their seat for the upcoming football season, by calling 470-578-OWLS or emailing Shawn Betz at
sbetz1@kennesaw.edu.
Single-game ticket sales for Kennesaw State's 2024 football season are now available for purchase
here. Kennesaw State opens the home schedule on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:00 p.m. against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on ESPN+ - the first FBS home game for the Owls.
The home slate includes contests against UT Martin for Homecoming (Sept. 28), Jacksonville State (Friday, Oct. 4), 2023 CUSA Champion Liberty (Wednesday, Oct. 23), Sam Houston (Nov. 16) and Florida International (Nov. 23).
2024 is also highlighted by the highest-ranked recruiting class in program history this past winter and the promotions of
Greg Harris to defensive coordinator and
Chandler Burks and
Stewart Cook to co-offensive coordinators.
KSU's move to CUSA becomes official on July 1.
