KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State running back
Coleman Bennett has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2026 Hula Bowl College All-Star Football Game, which will be played on Saturday, Jan. 10 at SPEC Martin Memorial Stadium in DeLand, Fla. The game will be televised live on CBS Sports Network.
His invitation comes on the heels of finishing a historic season for the Owls as they finished 10-4 with a Conference USA Championship title.
Bennett played in all 14 games for KSU, finishing as the Owls' leading rusher. He rolled up 764 rushing yards on 157 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, with four scores. He also hauled in 314 receiving yards on 27 catches with three touchdowns through the air.
In total, the all-CUSA honorable amassed 1,078 all-purpose yards. Bennett finished his NCAA career with a whopping 4,265 all-purpose yards.
The Hula Bowl features 120 of college football's top NFL Draft-eligible prospects, with scouts from NFL, the Canadian Football League and the United Football League in attendance at team practices throughout the week, as well as Saturday's game.
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