Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Picks and Prediction – 10/16/2024

The Kennesaw State Owls visit Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Tuesday to play the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Kennesaw State is 0-5 overall and 0-1 in Conference-USA play. The Owls were defeated by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 63-24 a week ago this past Friday. The Kennesaw State defense gave up 577 yards of offense and the Owls offense committed four costly turnovers. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our college football picks.

Kennesaw State quarterback Davis Bryson has thrown for 616 yards with two touchdowns and six interceptions. Michael Benefield leads all rushers with 194 yards and has an average of 4.1 yards per carry. Benefield has hit paydirt just once this season. Qua Ashley has caught 10 passes for 131 yards for an average of 13.1 yards per reception which leads all receivers. Kennesaw State's defense has made six quarterback sacks and intercepted one pass.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders look for their second victory of the season on Tuesday when hosting Kennesaw State. The Blue Raiders are 1-5 overall and 0-2 in Conference-USA play. Middle Tennessee was defeated by Louisiana Tech 48-21 as the secondary for the Blue Raiders was burned five times on touchdown passes by the Bulldogs.

Middle Tennessee quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 1,561 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions. Vattiato has been sacked 17 times. Jaiden Credle leads all rushers with 253 yards with an average of 4.7 yards per carry and has scored three touchdowns. Omari Kelly has caught 32 passes for 574 yards, which is an average of 17.9 yards per reception. Kelly has three touchdown receptions. Middle Tennessee's defense has made 11 quarterback sacks and intercepted two passes.

Middle Tennessee is averaging just 16.8 points per game and gives up 40.5 points per game but will be facing a Kennesaw State squad that struggles even more on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Kennesaw State is scoring just 14.6 points per game and allowing 36.0 points per game. The Owls have failed to cover the spread in four of the last five and playing on the road will have a tough time stopping the Blue Raiders offense. Final Score Prediction, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders win and cover ATS 34-20.