Liberty vs Kennesaw State Picks and Prediction – 10/23/2024

The Liberty Flames will be on the road this week for their sixth game of the season off a long bye. Liberty comes into this week undefeated through five games played following a 7 point victory in overtime against FIU. Offensively Liberty has been top tier this season averaging 33 points per game through the first five games of the year. Defensively Liberty has done the work as well this season allowing 19.4 points per game despite giving up 24 points in four out of five games so far. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Kaidon Salter is the offensive leader this season for Liberty with 1074 yards and seven scores on 75 completions to go along with 191 yards and two touchdowns on 52 carries. Quinton Cooley leads the team with 545 yards and six scores on 82 carries, while Billy Lucas has added 64 carries for 303 yards and four scores. Treon Sibley leads the team with 370 yards and one touchdown on 17 catches. Reese Smith has added 199 yards and three scores on 13 grabs for Liberty this season.

The Kennesaw State Owls return home this week as one of the worst teams in the country winless through six games following a nine point loss a week ago against Middle Tennessee. Offensively Kennesaw State was horrendous compiling 234 yards to score only five points after turning the ball over twice in the game. Defensively Kennesaw State was outmatched as well giving up fourteen points after 7 in each half on 284 total yards.

Khalib Johnson carried the load for the Kennesaw State offense a week ago completing 5 passes for 52 yards and ran the ball three times for 8 yards as well. Braden Bohannon came on to complete 5 passes for 51 yards in the game for the Owls. Qua Ashley was the top threat on the ground for Kennesaw State with 79 yards on 11 carries. Carson Kent led the team with four catches for 59 yards overall.

The Liberty Flames have had a lot of time off and will come into this week looking to continue their dominance. Take Liberty to control this game on both sides of the ball as they roll against one of the worst teams in the country. Liberty will stay undefeated this week as they get an easy win and cover in Georgia against Kennesaw State. Final Score Prediction, Liberty Flames win and cover 49-3.