Bahar's big day lifts Monmouth over Kennesaw 45-21
Kenji Bahar threw for 332 yards and a touchdown, scored on a 65-yard run and Monmouth shocked Kennesaw State 45-21 on Saturday in a showdown of teams with perfect Big South Conference records.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Monmouth Hawks
45
Kennesaw State Owls
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONM | 3 | 28 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
| KENN | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium · 4,464 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs North Carolina A&T Aggies | W 21-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Bryant Bulldogs | W 34-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Hampton Pirates | W 49-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ New Hampshire Wildcats | W 42-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Towson Tigers | W 41-40 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Touchdown 4:32 45-21
Tommy Bryant 50 Yd Run (Nathan Robertson Kick)
-
Touchdown 4:10 45-14
Shaquil Terry 60 Yd pass from Bronson Rechsteiner (Nathan Robertson Kick)
-
Touchdown 7:00 45-7
Kenji Bahar 65 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
Touchdown 9:31 38-7
Zach Tredway 92 Yd pass from Kenji Bahar (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
Touchdown 1:00 31-7
Tymere Berry 41 Yd Interception Return (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
Touchdown 2:17 24-7
Pete Guerriero 10 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
Touchdown 9:15 17-7
Devell Jones 7 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
Touchdown 12:59 10-7
Devell Jones 2 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
Touchdown 0:57 3-7
Tommy Bryant 2 Yd Run (Nathan Robertson Kick)
-
Field Goal 3:47 3-0
Matt Mosquera 22 Yd Field Goal
-
KENN
4 plays, 26 yards, 0:40 · End of Game
-
MONM 0:40
7 plays, 9 yards, 3:50 · Downs
-
KENN 4:32
6 plays, 86 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 4:32 45-21
Tommy Bryant 50 Yd Run (Nathan Robertson Kick)
-
MONM 7:23
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:53 · Punt
-
KENN 11:16
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:25 · Punt
-
MONM 12:41
11 plays, 42 yards, 6:27 · Downs
-
KENN 4:10
5 plays, 95 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 4:10 45-14
Shaquil Terry 60 Yd pass from Bronson Rechsteiner (Nathan Robertson Kick)
-
MONM 7:00
2 plays, 66 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 7:00 45-7
Kenji Bahar 65 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
KENN 7:51
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:40 · Punt
-
MONM 9:31
1 play, 92 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 9:31 38-7
Zach Tredway 92 Yd pass from Kenji Bahar (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
KENN 9:44
10 plays, 67 yards, 5:16 · Downs
-
KENN
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:54 · End of Half
-
KENN 1:00
6 plays, 11 yards, 1:17 · Interception Touchdown
-
Touchdown 1:00 31-7
Tymere Berry 41 Yd Interception Return (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
MONM 2:17
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 2:17 24-7
Pete Guerriero 10 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
KENN 4:58
8 plays, 40 yards, 4:17 · Downs
-
MONM 9:15
6 plays, 85 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 9:15 17-7
Devell Jones 7 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
KENN 11:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:06 · Punt
-
MONM 12:59
9 plays, 65 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 12:59 10-7
Devell Jones 2 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
-
KENN 0:57
5 plays, 66 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 0:57 3-7
Tommy Bryant 2 Yd Run (Nathan Robertson Kick)
-
MONM 3:47
11 plays, 70 yards, 4:58 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 3:47 3-0
Matt Mosquera 22 Yd Field Goal
-
KENN 8:45
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:23 · Punt
-
MONM 10:08
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:11 · Punt
-
KENN 12:19
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:46 · Punt
-
MONM 14:05
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:55 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
MONM
KENN
20
1st Downs
18
7-14
3rd down efficiency
3-12
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-3
517
Total Yards
407
332
Passing
115
20/27
Comp/Att
3/16
12.3
Yards per pass
7.2
185
Rushing
292
38
Rushing Attempts
45
4.9
Yards per rush
6.5
2-20
Penalties
8-44
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:39
Possession
28:21
NCAAF News
All news
ESPN
Top 25 betting lines: LSU favored over Texas, and Indiana over USC
This week's odds and FPI predictions for LSU-Texas, Indiana-USC and every top-25 matchup.
News
Wake Forest awards second-year coach Dickert with extension
Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert has agreed to a new contract, which includes an extension, the school announced Thursday.
ESPN
Where is 'College GameDay'? 2026 schedule, locations, recaps
What is the "College GameDay" schedule? Find out more about where the program will be each week of the 2026 college football season.
ESPN
2026 'College GameDay' Week 11: Oregon State vs. Boise State
"College GameDay" heads to Boise, Idaho for Week 10.