2024 Kennesaw State Owls football team explained

Year:2024
Team:Kennesaw State Owls
Sport:football
Conference:Conference USA
Short Conf:C-USA
Record:2–10
Conf Record:2–6
Head Coach:Brian Bohannon
Hc Year:10th
Hc Games:first 9 games
Head Coach2:Chandler Burks
Hc Games2:interim; remainder of season
Cooff Coach1:Chandler Burks
Cooc1 Year:1st
Cooff Coach2:Stewart Cook
Cooc2 Year:1st
Off Scheme:Pistol
Def Coach:Greg Harris
Dc Year:1st
Def Scheme:4–2–5
Stadium:Fifth Third Stadium

The 2024 Kennesaw State Owls football team represented Kennesaw State University in Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by Brian Bohannon in his tenth year as the head coach. The Owls played home games at Fifth Third Stadium, located in Kennesaw, Georgia.[1]

The 2024 season was Kennesaw State's first year in Conference USA since transitioning from the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).[2]

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

Andre CraigWRAlabama
Chance GambleCBGeorgia Southern
Deontre MorrisSGeorgia Southern
Carlos Allen Jr.DLHouston
Christopher CainIOLUnknown

Incoming

Mason BowersIOLCoastal Carolina
Austin WelchPKEastern Kentucky
Tylon DunlapDEGeorgia State
Earl Woods IIIQBJacksonville State
Qway McCoySLouisiana-Monroe
Destun ThomasWRMemphis
Jacob KettelsOTMontana State
Donovan WestmorelandDESouth Carolina
Jackson ManningTEUMass
Christopher TownselCBUSF
Christian MossWRVirginia Tech

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Preseason

C-USA media poll

The Conference USA preseason media poll was released on July 19. The Owls were predicted to tenth (last) in the conference.[5]

Media poll
1 Liberty 197 (18)
2 Western Kentucky 173 (2)
3 Jacksonville State 166
4 Middle Tennessee 98
5 New Mexico State 97
Sam Houston
7 Louisiana Tech 88
8 FIU 81
9 UTEP 76
10 Kennesaw State 27

Schedule

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Game summaries

at UTSA

See also: 2024 UTSA Roadrunners football team.

Statistics KENN UTSA
First downs 15 17
Total yards 253 416
Rushing yards 51 76
Passing yards 202 340
Passing: comp–att–int 14–28–0 28–38–0
Time of possession 29:00 31:00
Team Category Player Statistics
Kennesaw State PassingDavis Bryson14/28, 202 yards, 1 TD
RushingQua Ashley10 carries, 26 yards
ReceivingQua Ashley1 reception, 51 yards
UTSA PassingOwen McCown28/38, 340 yards, 3 TD
RushingRobert Henry6 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingDevin McCuin11 receptions, 79 yards, 2 TD

vs Louisiana

See also: 2024 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team.

Statistics ULL KENN
First downs 21 12
Total yards 454 204
Rushing yards 257 111
Passing yards 197 93
Passing: comp–att–int 17-22-0 7-13-0
Time of possession 32:04 27:56
Team Category Player Statistics
LouisianaPassingBen Wooldridge15/19, 189 yards, 1 TD
RushingZylan Perry10 carries, 10 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJacob Bernard4 receptions, 84 yards
Kennesaw State PassingDavis Bryson7/13, 93 yards
RushingMichael Benefield9 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingTykeem Wallace2 receptions, 34 yards

at San Jose State

See also: 2024 San Jose State Spartans football team.

Statistics KENN SJSU
First downs 10 18
Total yards 192 417
Rushing yards 64 62
Passing yards 128 355
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–25–2 26–39–0
Time of possession 33:50 26:10
Team Category Player Statistics
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 14/22, 128 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Michael Benefield 12 carries, 33 yards
Receiving Qua Ashley 4 receptions, 51 yards
San Jose State Passing 26/38, 355 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Jabari Bates 11 carries, 61 yards
Receiving 17 receptions, 225 yards, 3 TD

vs UT Martin (FCS)

See also: 2024 UT Martin Skyhawks football team.

Statistics UTM KENN
First downs 16 13
Total yards 292 215
Rushing yards 160 66
Passing yards 132 149
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 13–23–1 17–35–2
Time of possession 31:11 28:49
Team Category Player Statistics
UT Martin Passing Kinkead Dent 13/23, 132 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Patrick Smith 24 carries, 123 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Tyler Dostin 3 receptions, 41 yards
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 16/34, 132 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Davis Bryson 6 carries, 27 yards
Receiving Blake Bohannon 4 receptions, 54 yards

vs Jacksonville State

See also: 2024 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team.

Statistics JVST KENN
First downs 31 13
Total yards 577 270
Rushing yards 384 189
Passing yards 193 81
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–25–0 7–16–3
Time of possession 28:38 31:22
Team Category Player Statistics
Jacksonville State Passing Tyler Huff 16/25, 193 yards
Rushing Tyler Huff 15 carries, 176 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Cam Vaughn 7 receptions, 96 yards
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 6/14, 76 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing Michael Benefield 17 carries, 112 yards, TD
Receiving Jaden Robinson 2 receptions, 36 yards

at Middle Tennessee

See also: 2024 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team.

Statistics KENNMTSU
First downs 10 17
Total yards 234 284
Rushing yards 131 85
Passing yards 103 199
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 10–27–2 19–34–0
Time of possession 29:48 30:12
Team Category Player Statistics
Kennesaw State Passing Khalib Johnson 5/17, 52 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Qua Ashley 11 carries, 79 yards
Receiving Carson Kent 4 receptions, 59 yards
Middle Tennessee Passing Nicholas Vattiato 19/34, 199 yards
Rushing Jaiden Credle 10 carries, 49 yards
Receiving Holden Willis 8 receptions, 92 yards

vs Liberty

See also: 2024 Liberty Flames football team.

Statistics LIB KENN
First downs 22 18
Total yards 386 323
Rushing yards 180 134
Passing yards 206 189
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–40–1 16–20–0
Time of possession 27:41 32:19
Team Category Player Statistics
Liberty Passing 22/40, 206 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Kaidon Salter 9 carries, 87 yards
Receiving Elijah Canion 5 receptions, 61 yards, 1 TD
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 16/20, 189 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Michael Benefield 16 carries, 54 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jaden Robinson 3 receptions, 72 yards

at Western Kentucky

See also: 2024 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team.

Statistics KENNWKU
First downs 18 24
Total yards 272 467
Rushing yards 176 191
Passing yards 96 276
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 13–26–1 17–22–0
Time of possession 32:54 27:06
Team Category Player Statistics
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 13/26, 96 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Michael Benefield 16 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Carson Kent 3 receptions, 34 yards
Western Kentucky Passing 17/22, 276 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Elijah Young 15 carries, 114 yards
Receiving Easton Messer 2 receptions, 68 yards, 1 TD

at UTEP

See also: 2024 UTEP Miners football team.

Statistics KENNUTEP
First downs 14 22
Total yards 300 453
Rushing yards 117 120
Passing yards 183 333
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–25–2 29–34–0
Time of possession 27:18 32:42
Team Category Player Statistics
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 14/25, 183 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Davis Bryson 16 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Christian Moss 1 reception, 60 yards, 1 TD
UTEP Passing Skyler Locklear 28/33, 327 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Jevon Jackson 26 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Trey Goodman 12 receptions, 150 yards

vs Sam Houston

See also: 2024 Sam Houston Bearkats football team.

Statistics SHSUKENN
First downs 21 13
Total yards 382 243
Rushing yards 203 106
Passing yards 179 137
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–32–1 16–24–1
Time of possession 32:24 27:36
Team Category Player Statistics
Sam Houston Passing Hunter Watson 22/32, 179 yds, 1 INT
Rushing Jay Ducker 18 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Simeon Evans 5 receptions, 64 yards
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 16/24, 137 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Davis Bryson 12 carries, 46 yards
Receiving Blake Bohannon 5 receptions, 55 yards

vs FIU

See also: 2024 FIU Panthers football team.

Statistics FIUKENN
First downs 15 20
Total yards 400 358
Rushing yards 196 172
Passing yards 204 186
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 12–22–1 18–32–1
Time of possession 31:27 28:33
Team Category Player Statistics
FIU Passing 12/22, 204 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Devonte Lyons 16 carries, 99 yards
Receiving 7 receptions, 125 yards, 2 TD
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 17/29, 185 yards
Rushing Qua Ashley 14 carries, 61 yards
Receiving Carson Kent 4 receptions, 56 yards

at Louisiana Tech

See also: 2024 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team.

Statistics KENNLT
First downs 8 28
Total yards 146 443
Rushing yards 58 210
Passing yards 146 443
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 10–26–0 23–31–0
Time of possession 22:43 37:17
Team Category Player Statistics
Kennesaw State Passing Davis Bryson 10/26, 88 yards
Rushing Michael Benefield 9 carries, 36 yards
Receiving Gabriel Benyard 4 receptions, 39 yards
Louisiana Tech Passing Evan Bullock 23/30, 233 yards
Rushing Omiri Wiggins 17 carries, 129 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Jimmy Holiday 7 receptions, 103 yards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 Football Coaching Staff . Kennesaw State University Athletics . 2 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Kennesaw State to Join Conference USA in 2024-25. Alexander, Nolan. Kennesaw State Owls. October 14, 2022. February 2, 2024.
  3. Web site: 2024 Kennesaw State Football Transfer Portal . ON3 . en.
  4. Web site: 2024 College Football Transfer Portal . 247Sports . en.
  5. Web site: FB: CUSA Announces Media's Predicted Order of Finish. July 19, 2024. September 24, 2024. conferenceUSA.com. Conference USA.
  6. Web site: 2024 Kennesaw State Football Schedule . FBSchedules.com . 2 February 2024.