AUGUSTA, Ga. – Kennesaw State football punter
Matt McKenzie has been named to the midseason watch list for the 2026 Ray Guy Award, which honors college football's top punter.
McKenzie has been a consistent bright spot for the Owls all season, ranking fourth in Conference USA in both punt average (44.0) and 50-yard punts (9).
He's recorded 35 punts on the season for 1,540 yards. Of his 35 punts, nine have been placed inside the 20-yard more.
McKenzie and Kennesaw State football return to Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium for Homecoming against Delaware on Saturday, Nov. 7. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and the KSU Owl Network.
2026 KENNESAW STATE FOOTBALL TICKETS
Single-game tickets begin for as low as $25. Catch all the action of Kennesaw State's final two home Conference USA games – matchups against Delaware (Nov. 7) and FIU (Nov. 21).
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