The Liberty Flames (5-0) meet a fellow CUSA foe when they visit the Kennesaw State Owls (0-6) on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Fifth Third Stadium.

The Owls are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +25.5) versus the Flames (with an over/under of 46 points).

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this contest between the Flames and the Owls, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Liberty vs. Kennesaw State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Flames (-25.5)
• Moneyline: Flames (-3846), Owls (+1417)
• Total: 46 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Liberty vs. Kennesaw State betting info and stats

Liberty has a single win against the spread so far this season (1-4-0). Liberty has yet to cover the spread when serving as favorites by at least 25.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). Liberty is 5-0 in the five games this season it has been moneyline favorites. Kennesaw State, in six games with a set spread this season, is 1-5-0 against the spread. This is the seventh time this year Kennesaw State is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost each such contest.

Liberty vs. Kennesaw State recent stats and trends

Liberty Flames

• Liberty has covered the spread once in its past three matchups while putting together a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• Liberty and its opponents have combined to hit the over in one of those games.
• The past three Liberty games averaged 9.8 more points (55.8) than this matchup’s point total.

Kennesaw State Owls

• Kennesaw State is winless against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contest.
• Kennesaw State and its opponents have hit the over once in those games.
• The last three Kennesaw State games averaged 48.2 total points, 2.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Liberty vs. Kennesaw State key players

Liberty Flames

• Kaidon Salter has thrown for 1,074 yards (214.8 ypg) to lead Liberty, completing 63% of his passes and collecting seven touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 191 rushing yards on 52 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Quinton Cooley, has carried the ball 82 times for 545 yards (109.0 per game), scoring six times.
• This season, Billy Lucas has carried the ball 64 times for 303 yards (60.6 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Treon Sibley’s team-high 370 yards as a receiver have come on 17 receptions (out of 26 targets) with one touchdown.
• Reese Smith has caught 13 passes for 199 yards (39.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Tyson Mobley has racked up 18 receptions for 169 yards, an average of 33.8 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• TJ Bush paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• Quinton Reese is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 20 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks.
• Dexter Ricks Jr. has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 11 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Kennesaw State Owls

• Davis Bryson leads Kennesaw State with 616 yards on 57-of-111 passing with two touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 95 rushing yards (19.0 ypg) on 46 carries.
• Michael Benefield has carried the ball 59 times for 242 yards, with one touchdown.
• Qua Ashley has 139 receiving yards (23.2 per game) on 11 catches while racking up 200 rushing yards on 64 carries.
• Blake Bohannon has 12 receptions (on 28 targets) for a total of 122 yards (20.3 yards per game) this year.
• Tykeem Wallace’s 10 receptions (on 20 targets) have netted him 113 yards (18.8 ypg).
• Garland Benyard paces the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
• Milon Jones, Kennesaw State’s tackle leader, has 27 tackles this year.
• Jayven Williams has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 18 tackles, one sack, and one pass defended to his name.