KENNESAW, Ga. – Headlined by three first-team honorees, Kennesaw State football featured a whopping 14 preseason selections to the all-Conference USA teams on
Phil Steele 2026 College Football Preview.
As the reigning Conference USA Champions, only two teams featured more preseason all-CUSA selections than the Owls.
Leading the way on the first team was offensive lineman
Nikola Milovac, linebacker
Baron Hopson and defensive back
Tyler Hallum.
Making their way to the second team was defensive linemen
Marcus Patterson and
Jaiden Grimes, as well as defensive back
Kody Jones and wide receiver
Zion Booker.
The Owls featured four players on the third-team preseason all-CUSA – offensive lineman
Mateo Guevara, linebacker
Tywon Christopher, defensive back
Isaac Paul and wideout
Davis Bryson.
Rounding out Kennesaw State's representative on
Phil Steele's all-conference fourth team is running back
Latrelle Murrell and wide receiver
Brayden Munroe, as well as offensive lineman
Precious Ekeh.
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Season tickets for the 2026 Kennesaw State football season are on sale now! Tickets begin at just $125 and include home contests against in-state foes West Georgia (Sept. 3) and Georgia State (Sept. 12), as well as CUSA contests against Jax State (Oct. 7), Liberty (Oct. 22), Delaware (Nov. 7) and FIU (Nov. 21). Click
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The Champions Fund
The Champions Fund is a newly created, 100% tax deductible, philanthropic opportunity to contribute strategic revenue to Kennesaw State Athletics, with the goal of strengthening our ability to recruit and retain top-tier talent in this new era of collegiate athletics. Contributions to the Champions Fund will help aid in funding student-athlete recruitment and retention, as well as helping the Owls provide competitive excellence through investments in coaching, travel and facilities. The fund will also give an elevated student-athlete experience, including enhanced academic, nutrition, wellness and leadership programs. Donate to the Champions Fund here and help us support our Kennesaw State Owls.
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