KENNESAW, Ga. – Conference USA Champions Kennesaw State football has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2025 Myrtle Beach Bowl, presented by Engine, on Friday, Dec. 19 in Conway, S.C., where it will face Western Michigan, the MAC Champion. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. ET at Brooks Stadium – home of Coastal Carolina – and will be televised nationally on ESPN.
TICKETS
Tickets for Owl Nation are available NOW by CLICKING HERE! Purchasing through this link is the only way to guarantee seating with other KSU fans.
FAN EVENTS
The Myrtle Beach Bowl has a wide array of events planned for fans that make the trip to South Carolina. More details to come.
THE MATCHUP
Kennesaw State (10-3) is fresh off winning the CUSA Championship Game in a thrilling 19-15 game against Jax State that saw QB Amari Odom and the Owls drive down the field and connect with WR Navelle Dean with under a minute remaining for the game-winning touchdown.
It's the first time a team has won the championship game in the final minute of regulation.
Entering championship weekend, the Owls ranked top 5 in Conference USA in 23 statistical categories and top-50 nationally in five and are one of the hottest teams in the nation.
One of the best stories in college sports, Kennesaw State's 10 wins mark:
Western Michigan (9-4) heads to South Carolina after defeating Miami (Ohio), 23-13, in the 2025 Mid-American Conference Championship game. The Broncos sported both the MAC Offensive Player of the Year in QB Broc Lowry and the MAC Defensive Player of the Year in DE Nadame Tucker. Lance Taylor was also voted MAC Coach of the Year, making the matchup in Myrtle Beach a battle between two conference coaches of the year.
Lowry threw for 1,683 passing yards (154-of-243) and seven touchdowns, while rushing for 940 yards and 14 scores. Tucker racked up 55 tackles on the year with 21 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks.
WMU is making its 13th bowl appearance in program history and its first since 2021 (W, 52-24 vs. Nevada in Quick Lane Bowl). After making six bowls between 2008-18, the 2025 Myrtle Beach Bowl will mark only the third bowl appearance since then.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:
KENNESAW STATE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS MILTON OVERTON
"I want to again congratulate our student-athletes, head coach Jerry Mack and his family, his incredible staff, and every member of our KSU football team for their outstanding performance in capturing the 2025 Conference USA Championship.
"This historic title is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and belief in what this program can achieve. We are deeply grateful to Conference USA and to the Myrtle Beach Bowl for giving our Owls the opportunity to extend this magical year with our program's first-ever bowl appearance.
"Owl Nation, now is the time to rally behind these young men who have already made history; get your tickets today, fill the stands in Myrtle Beach, and be part of the next unforgettable chapter as we continue writing the story of Kennesaw State football together. Let's go Owls!"
KENNESAW STATE HEAD COACH JERRY MACK
"It's a great day in the history of this program, our athletic department and our university. I'm so proud of the work that this group of men has put in this season. All of that hard work has caused all their hopes and dreams to come true and, after claiming the first CUSA Championship, now they get to experience a bowl game. We're excited to head to the Myrtle Beach Bowl in South Carolina and are looking forward to competing against a terrific opponent in Western Michigan."
The Owls Fund
The Owls Fund is the primary fundraising arm of Kennesaw State Athletics with the goal of supporting our student-athletes, coaches and each of our 18 NCAA Division I programs. Through initiatives such as Legacy Lockers, the Dot Martin Scholarship Golf Classic, sport-specific giving opportunities, general donations and season tickets, The Owls Fund connects fans with KSU's programs and student-athletes. Members receive exclusive benefits such as hospitality seating areas and events at Kennesaw State home games, and more. Join The Owls Fund here and discover more opportunities on how you can support Kennesaw State Athletics.
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