Missouri State Bears at Kennesaw State Owls
· NCAA - Football
Kennesaw State meets Missouri State in CUSA action
Missouri State (7-3) at Kennesaw State (7-3), Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. EST.
How to watch: ESPN+
Key stats
Kennesaw State Offense
Overall: 398.6 yards per game (62nd in FBS)
Passing: 232.1 yards per game (65th)
Rushing: 166.5 yards per game (56th)
Scoring: 26 points per game (75th)
Kennesaw State Defense
Overall: 388.1 yards per game (83rd in FBS)
Passing: 225.6 yards per game (80th)
Rushing: 162.5 yards per game (93rd)
Scoring: 22.5 points per game (50th)
Missouri State Offense
Overall: 375.1 yards per game (77th in FBS)
Passing: 264.9 yards per game (32nd)
Rushing: 110.2 yards per game (121st)
Scoring: 24.1 points per game (91st)
Missouri State Defense
Overall: 364.2 yards per game (62nd in FBS)
Passing: 222.1 yards per game (72nd)
Rushing: 142.1 yards per game (56th)
Scoring: 25.7 points per game (77th)
Missouri State is 117th in third down percentage, converting 33.6% of the time. Kennesaw State ranks 60th on defense, allowing its opponents at convert at 38.1%.
Kennesaw State is 107th in the FBS with a -5 turnover margin, compared to Missouri State's 40th-ranked +3 margin.
Both teams are heavily penalized. Kennesaw State ranks 128th in the FBS averaging 68.7 penalty yards per game, and Missouri State ranks 120th with a 65.8-yard average.
Kennesaw State ranks 119th in the FBS with an average time of possession of 28:04, compared to Missouri State's 32nd-ranked average of 31:17.
Team leaders
Kennesaw State
Passing: Amari Odom, 1,512 yards, 8 TDs, 6 INTs, 64.1 completion percentage
Rushing: Coleman Bennett, 515 yards on 109 carries, 2 TDs
Receiving: Gabriel Benyard, 668 yards on 43 catches, 5 TDs
Missouri State
Passing: Jacob Clark, 2,257 yards, 19 TDs, 8 INTs, 65.5 completion percentage
Rushing: Shomari Lawrence, 707 yards on 150 carries, 5 TDs
Receiving: Jmariyae Robinson, 438 yards on 33 catches, 4 TDs
Last game
Kennesaw State lost 35-26 to Jacksonville State on Saturday, Nov. 15. Odom threw for 248 yards on 19-of-31 attempts (61.3%) with no touchdowns and three interceptions. He also carried the ball 12 times for 51 yards and one rushing touchdown. Chase Belcher had 62 rushing yards on eight carries, adding two receptions for 24 yards. Benyard recorded 100 yards on five catches.
Missouri State beat UTEP 38-24 on Saturday, Nov. 15. Clark led Missouri State with 330 yards on 30-of-39 passing (76.9%) for four touchdowns and no interceptions. Lawrence carried the ball 25 times for 109 yards and scored one touchdown, adding two receptions for six yards. Robinson had seven receptions for 88 yards.
Next game
Kennesaw State plays at Liberty on Nov. 29. Missouri State hosts Louisiana Tech on Nov. 29.
How To Watch
How can I watch Missouri State Bears vs. Kennesaw State Owls?
- TV Channel: Bears at Owls 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Matchup Prediction
Statistics
 MOST |
 KENN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 24.1 | Points Per Game | 26.0 |
| 375.1 | Total Yards | 398.6 |
| 264.9 | Yards Passing | 232.1 |
| 110.2 | Yards Rushing | 166.5 |
| 25.7 | Points Allowed Per Game | 22.5 |
| 364.2 | Yards Allowed | 389.8 |
| 222.1 | Pass Yards Allowed | 230.9 |
| 142.1 | Rush Yards Allowed | 158.9 |
Game Information
Location: Kennesaw, GA -
Capacity:
Bears Last 5
| Date | OPP | Result |
|---|---|---|
@  MTSU |
W 22-20 | |
@  NMSU |
W 24-17 OT | |
vs  FIU |
W 28-21 | |
@  LIB |
W 21-17 | |
vs  UTEP |
W 38-24 |
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