Arkansas State at Kennesaw State Game Matchup
Arkansas State logo Arkansas State Red Wolves at Kennesaw State OwlsKennesaw State logo
Saturday, September 20th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Fifth Third Bank Stadium - Kennesaw, GA

 
Red Wolves (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Butch Jones (18 - 31)
Avg Score : 26 - 32 (21 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0.9 - 2.1 (#93)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
KENN 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Arkansas State -9.5    (SP+ -7.5)
PPG only: ARST: 29 - KENN: 24 (53)
ARST Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
ARST Travel: 368 miles, 1 hrs behind
Owls (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jerry Mack (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 17 - 31 (20 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.4 - 8.6 (#78)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 9)
 
Arkansas State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/6 Arkansas State vs Arkansas
Sat 9/13 Arkansas State vs Iowa State
Sat 9/20 Arkansas State at Kennesaw State
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Kennesaw State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Fri 8/29 Kennesaw State at Wake Forest
Sat 9/6 Kennesaw State at Indiana
Sat 9/13 Kennesaw State vs Merrimack
Sat 9/20 Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State
Sat 9/27 Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/9 Kennesaw State vs Louisiana Tech
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/21 Kennesaw State vs Florida International
Tue 10/28 Kennesaw State vs UTEP
Sat 11/8 Kennesaw State at New Mexico State
Sat 11/15 Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State
Sat 11/22 Kennesaw State vs Missouri State
Sat 11/29 Kennesaw State at Liberty
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

ARST's OC Keith Heckendorf vs KENN's DC Marc Mattioli     KENN's OC Mitch Militello vs ARST's DC Rob Harley

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
ARST#81 (.17)41% (92)25.843% (85)3.01 (77)14839% (95)2103.96 (63)#126 (.31)48% (124)32.251% (131)44% (110)4.62 (127)47.81.31.4
KENN#134 (-.04)31% (133)16.531% (134)2.16 (134)11632% (129)1363.5 (103)#93 (.21)46% (114)31.245% (92)48% (122)4.15 (102)46.31.51
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
ARST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
KENN0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ARST Offense1325.820.741%3.961.3203571482104.348%52%43%39%16%.17
KENN Defense1231.232.346.2%4.151 - - - - - 52%48%45%48%14%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ARST Defense1332.237.348%4.621.4 - - - - - 52%48%51%44%15%.31
KENN Offense1216.519.731.4%3.51.5142521161363.158%41%31%32%17%-.04

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Arkansas State1326:5620.340%75%5.147.81.31.44.51.4127.6
Kennesaw State1229:2013.735%39%5.646.31.514.81.8328.9
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
ARST Offense1348% (83)43% (85)34.8147.84.316 (90).12 (74)3.01 (77)73% (71)9% (48)0.9 (100)
KENN Defense1252% (87)45% (92) - - - - .16 (86)3.04 (75)73% (64)9% (93)1 (72)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
ARST Defense1352% (86)51% (131) - - - - .28 (131)3.45 (127)73% (64)9% (82)1.02 (85)
KENN Offense1258% (17)31% (134)37.4115.53.113 (105)-.05 (130)2.16 (134)74% (62)12% (114)1.01 (51)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ARST Offense1352% (49)39% (95)19.631.6209.66.610.717 (79)9 (48).21 (91)1.5 (88)31% (66)32% (56).39 (44)8% (115)2 (97)
KENN Defense1248% (48)48% (122) - - - - - - 4 (125).27 (87)1.3 (8)26% (131)30% (50).31 (70)5% (119)2 (63)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ARST Defense1348% (50)44% (110) - - - - - - 14 (23).35 (115)1.7 (103)29% (106)32% (89).51 (125)6% (76)2.3 (122)
KENN Offense1241% (117)32% (129)1324.8136.35.510.56 (133)14 (115)- (133)1.6 (52)38% (131)23% (130).16 (124)5% (24)2.1 (60)

Arkansas State's Power Ratings
Arkansas State's Power Rating: -12.25 #105
Arkansas State's Offense Rating: 14.80 #61
Arkansas State's Defense Rating: 27.05 #132
2025 Talent Rating: 640.00 #82
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #97
Arkansas State's 2025 Expected Record: 0.9 - 2.1
Arkansas State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -12.1 #106
Arkansas State's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.4 #66
Arkansas State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #131

Arkansas State's SP+ Ratings
Arkansas State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -12.1 #106
Arkansas State's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.4 #66
Arkansas State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #131

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 566.5
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93

Power Ratings Matchup
Arkansas State: -12.25   Kennesaw State: -21.6

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Arkansas State: -12.1   Kennesaw State: -19.7




Kennesaw State's Power Ratings
Kennesaw State's Power Rating: -21.6 #131
Kennesaw State's Offense Rating: 0.64 #127
Kennesaw State's Defense Rating: 24.24 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 208.00 #126
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Kennesaw State's 2025 Expected Record: 3.4 - 8.6

Kennesaw State's SP+ Ratings
Kennesaw State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -19.7 #130
Kennesaw State's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.3 #136
Kennesaw State's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #98

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 371.82
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93


Arkansas State Scoring
Offense: 25.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 20.7
Defense: 32.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 37.3

Arkansas State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Arkansas State 29
Kennesaw State 24

Projected Total Points: 53
Kennesaw State Scoring
Offense: 16.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 19.7
Defense: 31.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 32.3

Kennesaw State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Kennesaw State000 Overs
Arkansas State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#105) Arkansas State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -12.25 #105
Offense Rating: 14.80 #61
Defense Rating: 27.05 #132
Overall SP+ Rating: -12.1 #106
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.4 #66
Defense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #131
Talent Rating: 640.00 #82
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #97
Expected Record: 0.9 - 2.1

Arkansas State     Ratings Matchup     Kennesaw State
Power #105
#131
Off #61
#127
Def #132
#123
Talent #82
#126
SP+ #106
#130
SP+ Off #66
#136
SP+ Def #131
#98

Weather Forecast
Playing in Fifth Third Bank Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: ARST | KENN
Depth Chart: ARST | KENN
Rosters: ARST | KENN
(#131) Kennesaw State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -21.6 #131
Offense Rating: 0.64 #127
Defense Rating: 24.24 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -19.7 #130
Offense SP+ Rating: 12.3 #136
Defense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #98
Talent Rating: 208.00 #126
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 3.4 - 8.6





  
Arkansas State's OC Keith Heckendorf
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jaylen Raynor25942062%278316106.6
Ethan Crawford5012042%849077.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ja'Quez Cross11563825.549
Jaylen Raynor13738732.840
Kenyon Clay8438774.670
Ethan Crawford9720932.221
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Corey Rucker691053715.379
Ja'Quez Cross3522816.520
Kenyon Clay21225110.737
Hunter Summers9116212.932
Kennesaw State's OC Mitch Militello
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Davis Bryson14326155%14946105.7
Dexter Williams II193063%248308.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Davis Bryson11229342.620
Dexter Williams II124513.820
Gabriel Benyard444011.044
Alexander Diggs92903.28
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Christian Moss15220214.760
Tykeem Wallace2318107.924
Gabriel Benyard1916208.527
Jaden Robinson11154014.041

Arkansas State's DC Rob Harley
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tim Hardiman312150
Bryan Whitehead II24114150
Ian Jeffries215450
Brandon Greil190000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Bryan Whitehead II24114150
Ian Jeffries215450
Tim Hardiman312150
Noah Smith10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Avante Dickerson192003
James Reed III71002
Marcus Bradley71011
Kennesaw State's DC Marc Mattioli
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Donelius Johnson898410
Milon Jones604101
Tyler Hallum5610010
Isaac Paul541002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Donelius Johnson898410
Jordan Miles458360
Tylon Dunlap225322
Juandarion Silas424200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyler Hallum5610010
Que Billingsley340003
Isaac Paul541002