- Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls vs Tennessee Volunteers
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Volunteers favored by 35.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 59
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This Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) will face off against the Kennesaw State Owls (1-1) at Neyland Stadium. According to Vegas odds, Tennessee opens as heavy favorites at 35.5 points, with an over/under set at 59.
The Kennesaw State Owls enter this game with a season record of 1-1. In their previous matchup, they faced the Georgia State Panthers, ultimately losing 31-17. On defense, the Owls struggled against the run, allowing 230 rushing yards on 47 attempts, which averages out to 4.9 yards per carry. Kennesaw State also permitted 16 completions on 23 attempts, totaling 253 passing yards and a completion percentage of 69.6%. They ran a total of 56 plays, accumulating 332 yards, and managed 72 rushing yards on 21 attempts, averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
This season, the Owls have generated a total of 855 yards, scoring 2 touchdowns through the air and 7 on the ground, with 3 turnovers recorded. The team has tallied 48 first downs and committed 11 penalties for 80 yards. Averaging 184.5 rushing yards per game, Kennesaw State ranks 54th in Division 1. On offense, they are producing an impressive average of 32.0 points per game.
Defensively, Kennesaw State ranks 46th in Division 1, allowing 15.5 points per game. The team permits an average of 3.9 yards per rush and has allowed 139.5 rushing yards per game, accumulating a total of 279 rushing yards over 2 games. In the passing game, the Owls have surrendered 364 total yards, ranking 54th nationally, which equates to an average of 182.0 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 63.3%. Overall, they allow 321.5 yards per game, placing them 68th in Division 1, with no passing touchdowns surrendered and 3 rushing touchdowns given up.
The Tennessee Volunteers boast a 2-0 record this season. In their last game, they defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 45-24. Tennessee accumulated 447 total yards on 66 plays, averaging 6.8 yards per play. The Volunteers rushed for 299 yards on 45 attempts, averaging 6.6 yards per carry, while their defense allowed Georgia Tech 135 yards on 31 attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. The passing defense recorded a completion percentage of 65.0%, allowing 221 yards on 26 of 40 attempts.
Averaging 542.5 yards per game, the Volunteers are ranked 11th in Division 1. The Tennessee offense has faced a total of 202 yards in penalties over 21 violations, which ranks them 8th in college football for free yards given away. They have rushed for a total of 628 yards this season, averaging 314.0 yards per game without any interceptions, while the opponents have recovered 2 fumbles. The Volunteers have achieved 53 first downs and are currently 13th nationally with an impressive average of 50.5 points per game. Through the air, Tennessee has compiled 457 yards, averaging 228.5 passing yards per game, placing them 69th in the nation.
The Volunteers allow an average of 16.5 points per game, ranking 50th nationally. They have given up 312 rushing yards, averaging 156.0 yards per game, with 2 rushing touchdowns allowed. Against the pass, they have permitted 1 touchdown and 132.0 yards per game, ranking them 19th in college football. The Tennessee defense has been on the field for 129 plays, which puts them at 67th in the nation, achieving 2 interceptions but no fumble recoveries this season.
Who will come out on top in this exciting matchup between the Owls and Volunteers against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Owls +35.5
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