Kennesaw State: 2025 Week 16 recap

Kennesaw State sits at No. 89 overall with a 10–4 record after a road win over Jacksonville State last week, 19–15. The Owls' rating stands at −5.4, positioning them solidly in the middle tier of FBS competition. That defensive grind in Jacksonville—holding a conference rival to 15 points—reflects the kind of execution GIE values in November football. Kennesaw State's strength has been consistency rather than flash, and this win reinforces that identity heading into the final stretch. With no playoff implications yet in play and their schedule still unannounced, the focus remains on sustaining this form and finishing strong in Conference USA play.