Kennesaw State University Athletics

Joey's Journey to the Natty

Kennesaw State Athletics is proud to announce KSU alumnus Joey Stone as the winner of the College Football 25 Championship Challenge. In the year 2026 of his Dynasty Mode with the Owls, Joey secured a back-to-back Conference USA crown and rolled on to the National Championship and defeated Stanford, 27-16.

By winning the event, Joey will received KSU x CFB25 branded gear and an exclusive gameday experience at a Kennesaw State football home game this fall!

Why you should choose Kennesaw State

Experience

Nine seasons of competition, all at the NCAA Division I level (since 2015)

Three-time Big South Conference Champions

Four FCS Playoff Appearances

25 All-Americans

84 All-Conference Honors

13 All-Academic Selections

The Best Start-Up Program in College Football History

Kennesaw State football posted 48 wins in its first five seasons of competition, becoming the first DI program to achieve the feat and earning the title of 

‘Best Start-Up Program in College Football History.'

KSU is also the ONLY Division I start-up program to have three-straight 11-win seasons in its first five seasons of action.

Not New to Success

The Owls averaged 297.3 rushing yards per game in their FCS era (2015-23), the BEST mark of any FCS school in that span.

Kennesaw State football spent 56.4% of its eligible time in the FCS on a Top 25 poll and received votes for a top 25 rank in 77.3% of eligible polls since 2015.

The Owls were one of just five FCS teams from 2015-23 to have three seasons of five-or-more road victories.

Season 10, Year One

2024 marks Kennesaw State's 10th season of competition but its first as a member of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and Conference USA.

In EA Sports' College Football 25, you can play in the Owls' first FBS game and season before the team does on August 31 at UTSA.

The Backdrop

The Uniforms

Home Field Advantage

The Black and Gold boast an impressive 44-9 record inside the friendly confines of Fifth Third Stadium.

KSU is 28-4 at home against non-conference opponents.

Effort, Attitude and Toughness

Since the very beginning of Owl football, head coach Brian Bohannon has instilled a culture of Effort, Attitude and Toughness.

The Marching Owls

The Marching Owls are a key piece to Kennesaw State's success inside Fifth Third Stadium.

This passionate group has energized fans and the team since game one and bring the energy every single time the Black and Gold take the field.

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What else do we need to say?

Records to Set

Set new program marks in your dynasty with the Black and Gold. Click here to view our record book.

Ready to Choose the Owls?

Pick Kennesaw State football as your team in Dynasty Mode of EA Sports College Football 25 and tag the Owls on Twitter and Instagram (@KennesawStFB)