- The Tennessee Volunteers are a -35.5 point favorite vs. the Kennesaw State Owls
- Kennesaw State vs. Tennessee Total (Over/Under): 59.5 points
- TV Channel: SECN
Kennesaw State (1-1) visit Neyland Stadium to take on Tennessee (2-0) on Sep. 19 in Knoxville, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 pm.
The Tennessee Volunteers are betting favorites in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -35.5 (-108).
The Kennesaw State vs. Tennessee Over/Under is 59.5 total points.
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Kennesaw State vs. Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kennesaw State | +35.5 -110 | 59.5 -112 | +5000 |
| Tennessee | -35.5 -108 | 59.5 -105 | -50000 |
Kennesaw State vs Tennessee Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this game with 94.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Kennesaw State Owls and the Tennessee Volunteers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Kennesaw State vs Tennessee Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kennesaw State will cover the spread with 63.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Kennesaw State Best Bets Today
- Kennesaw State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.15 Units / 39% ROI)
- Kennesaw State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+5.55 Units / 13% ROI)
- Kennesaw State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Kennesaw State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Kennesaw State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.75 Units / 54% ROI)
Tennessee Best Bets Today
- Tennessee has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.80 Units / 35% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 56% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 24% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 1% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+1.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Kennesaw State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kennesaw State Owls is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Kennesaw State is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units / -8.88% ROI
- Kennesaw State is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
- Kennesaw State is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
Tennessee Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tennessee Volunteers is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.05 Units / -2.33% ROI).
- Tennessee is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 20.83% ROI
- Tennessee is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Tennessee is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Kennesaw State: Keys to the Game vs. Tennessee
Kennesaw State was winless (0-8) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .536
Kennesaw State was winless (0-1) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .622
Kennesaw State was 1-9 (.100) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-7th-worst in FBS; Average: .454
Kennesaw State was winless (0-1) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .572
Tennessee: Keys to the Game vs. Kennesaw State
Tennessee was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628
Tennessee was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .659
Tennessee was undefeated (6-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .604
Tennessee was 10-3 (.769) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .575
Matchup Notes for Kennesaw State vs. Tennessee
Tennessee’s TEs has 65 receptions in 15 games (4.3 per game) since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among SEC TEs. Kennesaw State’s defense has allowed just 2.5 receptions per game to TEs since the 2024 season — T-18th-best among FBS defenses.
Ethan Davis (TENN) has 24 receptions in 11 games (2.2 per game) since the 2024 season — T-4th-best of Qualified SEC Tight Ends. Kennesaw State’s defense has allowed just 2.5 receptions per game to TEs since the 2024 season — T-18th-best among FBS defenses.
Ethan Davis (TENN) has gained 300 yards on 24 receptions (12.5 YPR) since the 2024 season — 8th-best of Qualified Power 5 Tight Ends. Kennesaw State’s defense has allowed 12.5 Yards Per Reception to TEs since the 2024 season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Kennesaw State’s WRs gained 2,681 yards on 186 receptions (14.4 YPR) last season — T-27th-best among FBS WRs. Tennessee’s defense allowed just 11.7 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.
Kennesaw State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.4% of 421 attempts last season — T-23rd-best among FBS offenses. Tennessee’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.2% of attempts last season — 5th-worst among SEC defenses.
Kennesaw State’s WRs had 191.5 receiving yards per game last season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. Tennessee’s defense allowed 244.8 receiving yards per game last season — 25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Kennesaw State Offensive Stats & Trends
Kennesaw State RBs averaged 8.1 Yards per Carry (114 yards/14 carries) in the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Kennesaw State Skill Players averaged just 5.5 yards per reception (44 yards/8 catches) in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1
Kennesaw State WRs averaged just 4.7 yards per reception (14 yards/3 catches) in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.3
Kennesaw State Skill Players averaged just 3.0 yards per reception (3 yards/1 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.2
Kennesaw State RBs averaged 2.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (295 yards / 111 touches) on 2nd down last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4
Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends
Tennessee WRs averaged just 4.4 yards per target (244 yards/56 targets) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 8.3
Tennessee WRs averaged just 9.4 yards per reception (244 yards/26 catches) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 14.5
Tennessee RBs rushed for 9 TDs in the 1st quarter last season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
Tennessee WRs averaged 32.5 yards per reception (65 yards/2 catches) in the 1st half last week– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.4
Tennessee RBs rushed for 31 TDs last season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Kennesaw State Defensive Stats & Trends
Kennesaw State tackled opponents for a loss on 3 of 7 rushing attempts (43% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Kennesaw State allowed a Completion Pct of 100% (4 completions/4 attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%
Kennesaw State allowed a Completion Pct of 79% (30 completions/38 attempts) in the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 61%
Kennesaw State intercepted 4 of 360 attempts (90.0 pass attempts per int.) last season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.9
Kennesaw State allowed a Completion Pct of 100% (3 completions/3 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%
Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends
Tennessee forced 19 fumbles last season– 2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
Tennessee forced 19 fumbles last season– most in the SEC
Tennessee opponents averaged 6.8 Passing Attempts per TD (34 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– 4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.0
Tennessee allowed a Completion Pct of 71% (51 completions/72 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go last season– worst in the SEC; Average: 60%
Tennessee allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 1 of their 31 carries (3%) last week– 2nd-worst in the SEC; Average: 1%
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