The Night Before: Conference USA Championship at Jax State

12/4/2025 8:30:00 PM

2025 KENNESAW STATE FOOTBALL
2025 Air National Guard Conference USA Championship
Kennesaw State (9-3, 7-1 CUSA) at Jacksonville State (8-4, 7-1 CUSA)
Friday, Dec. 5 · 7 p.m. ET · Jacksonville, Ala. · AmFirst Stadium

TV: CBS Sports Network | Watch Live

Play-by-Play: Rich Waltz
Analyst: Robert Turbin
Sideline: Jordan Giorgio

RADIO: KSU Owl Network | Listen: KSU Owls App, Tune In | Online: KSUOwls.com | Satellite: SiriusXM 201/963

Play-by-Play: Nolan Alexander
Analyst: Caleb O'Neal
Sideline: Brandon Sutton

Team Info: Game Notes | Clippings | 2025 Media Guide

Championship Week.#SeeUs | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/XSXBCYG5jT
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 1, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 1, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 2, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 1, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 1, 2025

???@CalebOfford ?? @Lil_RicoJr_ #SeeUs | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/VvSjvFl6xP
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

Kennesaw State returns to Jax State for the 2025 Air National Guard @ConferenceUSA Championship on Friday

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

22 teams won every home game in the 2025 season.

Here they are! pic.twitter.com/7W63U4fH1w
— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) December 2, 2025

The Owls are @ConferenceUSA Championship bound after beating Liberty last Saturday! For more information about @KennesawStFb's rematch on Friday against Jax State, visit the link below!

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— Kennesaw State University (@kennesawstate) December 1, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) November 30, 2025

We're thankful for ?? nation!!

Tune in here: https://t.co/4uXnShPF1C @kennesawstfb | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/an0frqOt0O
— Kennesaw State Owls (@KSUOwlNation) December 2, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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QB @Amar1Odom @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/BRjnXuHOoE
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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WR/PR @gabrielbenyard1 @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/Aeo7cZuu3B
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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OL @josiah_chenault @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/St13tUDzSW
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

Championship Ready.

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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DT @TylonDunlap1 @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/HQ1zoBpvy6
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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DB @CalebOfford @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/orMFHkLRNa
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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RB @ColemanBennett_ @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/w3TUJXNNEY
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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DT @Adam_Watkins33 @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/z2kK9faAm8
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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WR @iam_lilclay @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/UbX8PED7UO
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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LB @TywonChristoph1 @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/b8EmRJpMbt
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

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DE @2official_e3 @ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/t7gOk6PnGs
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

FULL HONORS: @CoachMack_KSU and @hopson_baron highlight a conference-best 1??6?? All-@ConferenceUSA selections! https://t.co/8PIeHjJnic
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

TUNE IN: @CoachMack_KSU joins @RoddyJones20 and @ESPN_Schick on @SIRIUSXM to talk the season, All-CUSA accolades and Friday's @ConferenceUSA Championship battle

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

Owl Nation, #SeeUs Friday night for a festive pregame tailgate!

The KSU Owls Fund tailgate will open at 4:00pm ET.
Enjoy private catering with complimentary beer and wine included with admission.

??The Roost Lot B next to Kennamer Hall. Seating is limited, so bring a lawn… pic.twitter.com/P761BVIv1c
— Kennesaw State Owls (@KSUOwlNation) December 4, 2025

ICYMI: @CoachMack_KSU joined @680TheFan this morning ahead of practice to talk the @ConferenceUSA Championship on Friday! https://t.co/FiEIx07xb5
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 4, 2025

Owl Nation, make sure to buy your tickets in advance for the @kennesawstfb championship game!

Tickets are $25 for fans and $5 for students with their student ID.

Tickets: https://t.co/2h4qnmOokB

Parking for Friday night is $10 and ????????-???????? ??

Parking info:… pic.twitter.com/8U3Xrnzkam
— Kennesaw State Owls (@KSUOwlNation) December 4, 2025

Our @PFSNcollege highest-graded CUSA LBs:

Baron Hopson, Kennesaw State: 79.0
Micah Davey, UTEP: 76.5
Mekhi Mason, Louisiana Tech: 76.2
Parker Hughes, Middle Tennessee: 75.6
Jayden Wilson, UTEP: 75.1
Sifa Leota, Louisiana Tech: 73.1
Gavin Moul, Delaware: 72.5
Johnny Chaney Jr.,… pic.twitter.com/31YoWjsaBH
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) December 4, 2025

? The countdown begins...@ConferenceUSA | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/28Kjymtyun
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 5, 2025

Still thinking about this overtime TD ??@cmossy_1 | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/hz0gs18qbe
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 2, 2025

How double overtime in the @kennesawstfb radio booth went ?? @NolanRAlexander @cdog_oneal @Bryce_Gaubert14 pic.twitter.com/b61iPUbTzG
— KSU Owl Network (@KSUOwlNetwork) December 1, 2025

Kennesaw State just finished a 9-win regular season in Jerry Mack’s first year… and now they’re heading to the Conference USA Championship game.

They had only 2 wins last year. Started playing football KSU just 10 years ago. Moved to FBS in 2023.

One of the most stunning… pic.twitter.com/JaXoYLon8z
— Adam Breneman (@AdamBreneman81) November 30, 2025

What an unbelievable story for the Owls in year one under @CoachMack_KSU! Congrats! #NoLimitsOnUs https://t.co/bNocWpaIgA
— Judy MacLeod (@JudyMacLeod_) November 30, 2025

Congrats, Owls! Good luck at the @ConferenceUSA Championship Game! ?? https://t.co/xmWtqL6hP5
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) November 30, 2025

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Thrilled to welcome these 18 #FutureOwls to Kennesaw State!

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

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— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 3, 2025

Ready to roll ??#SeeUs | #HootyHoo pic.twitter.com/hgGsEPG5g9
— Kennesaw State Football (@kennesawstfb) December 5, 2025

The regular season finale did not disappoint. Take a look at who stood out:

5? @JaxStateFB
4? @kennesawstfb
3? @LATechFB
2? @LibertyFootball
1? @LATechFB #NoLimitsOnUs pic.twitter.com/aJNPzPGI7B
— Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) December 3, 2025

?? COACH OF THE YEAR ??

?? Jerry Mack, @kennesawstfb #NoLimitsOnUs | https://t.co/cBzP2YL0wS pic.twitter.com/70x6I56Qbd
— Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) December 4, 2025

?? CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR ??

?? Baron Hopson, @kennesawstfb #NoLimitsOnUs | https://t.co/cBzP2YL0wS pic.twitter.com/Kv8s2Kchdc
— Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) December 4, 2025

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