Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Kennesaw State Owls Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Use Code SSWC The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-3, 2-2 O/U) are going to be facing the Kennesaw State Owls (2-2, 1-3 O/U) and are battling it out in Conference USA action during Week 5 of the 2025 college football season on Saturday evening inside Fifth Third Stadium for our Blue Raiders vs. Owls prediction. The Blue Raiders are coming off a 42-28 home loss on Saturday against the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Owls are on a two-game winning streak as they are coming off their 28-21 home victory over the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Saturday. This is the second time that these teams are facing off against one another, as the Blue Raiders won 14-5 last season. Find the edge fast with NCAAF picks for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Kennesaw State Owls.
Blue Raiders Need to Find Some Consistency
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have struggled to begin the season after losing to the Marshall Thundering Herd at home 42-28 last week to drop to 1-3 on the season. However, they are looking to turn things around as they begin conference games this week. The offense has been a significant weakness as they are 127th with 16.5 points per game. Quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has struggled this season as he completed 81-of-143 (56.6%) of his passes for 847 yards with six touchdown passes and three interceptions, while also adding two rushing touchdowns to his name. Wide receiver Nahze Cox has been an important piece of the offense as he has been the biggest recipient of Vattiato’s passes, as he has 20 receptions for 264 yards (13.2 yards per catch) with four touchdown grabs entering this week.
The defense for the Blue Raiders is one of the worst in the NCAA as their 32.8 points per game allowed is tied for 120th in the sport. Despite the inability to limit points, they have been a force at putting pressure on the opposition. Middle Tennessee has recorded nine sacks, 10 pass deflections, three interceptions, four forced fumbles, and a pair of fumble recoveries.
Injury Report for Middle Tennessee
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No injuries to report
Owls Need to Pull Together
The Kennesaw State Owls have shaken off the two early losses and are now 2-2 after a 28-21 home win over the Arkansas State Red Wolves last week. The offense is ice cold as they are averaging 18.3 points per game, which is tied for 120th in college football. Quarterback Amari Colson has been doing a great job passing the football as he completed 47-of-64 (73.4%) of his passes for 592 yards with two passing touchdowns and one interception through the air and 33 carries for 128 yards (3.9 yards per attempt) with two rushing touchdowns on the ground. The team has a strong wide receiver as Kenny Odom has 19 catches for 236 yards (12.4 yards per catch) with a pair of touchdown receptions and two carries for 16 yards as well. Wide receiver Gabriel Benyard has gotten off to a remarkable start out wide as he has 18 receptions for 322 yards (17.9 yards per catch) with two receiving touchdowns while also adding two rushing attempts for 24 yards (12.0 yards per carry) thus far.
The defense has been mediocre at best through the first month of the season as they are giving up 25.0 points per game so far this season, which ranks tied for 79th in the entire nation. The defense has not been able to do much of anything to apply pressure as the program has recorded nine sacks, but only has one forced fumble and one fumble recovery while not recording a single interception up to this point.
Injury Report for Kennesaw State
- Tight end Samaj Parker: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Tyler Hallum: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Kayden Miller: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive guard Seaburn Hines: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Linebacker Donelius Johnson: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Javon Rogers: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Kennesaw State Owls Pick
Spread Pick for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Kennesaw State
- Kennesaw State Owls -7.5 (4 units)
There is a clear difference between the quality of these teams and Kennesaw State is entering this game on a roll. For Middle Tennessee, they have struggled to be able to throw the football down the field on a consistent basis. Their running game has not been able to be a strong complement to help as they are averaging just 2.7 yards per rush with two touchdowns this season. Kennesaw State is not steamrolling offensively either, but they have been able to move the ball with more regularity and run the football for 3.9 yards per carry with six rushing touchdowns. All in all, go with the more consistent team to cover the spread and the Owls to win by multiple possessions at home.
Over/Under Pick for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Kennesaw State
- Under 53.5 (4 units)
I know last year’s results do not necessarily mean this will happen, but these teams combined to score only 19 points in their only other head-to-head game, which took place last year. However, neither team has shown the ability to force takeaways as Middle Tennessee has recorded five while Kennesaw State has just one this season. The Blue Raiders are averaging only 64.0 rushing yards per game, which makes the offense predictable and it seems unlikely they will reach their implied total. Take under 53.5 total points to be scored in this game.
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