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College Football
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Matchup Edge
SHSU Edge in: KENN
Points/Game
Yards Gained
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Time of Possession
Penalties
Punting
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Sam Houston State at Kennesaw State
When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 16, 2024
Where: Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Kennesaw, Georgia
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

  • The Kennesaw State Owls are ranked 133 on offense, averaging 251.4 yards per game. The Owls are averaging 115.4 yards rushing and 136.0 yards passing so far this season.
  • The Sam Houston State Bearkats are ranked 91 on offense, averaging 364.8 yards per game. The Bearkats are averaging 197.2 yards rushing and 167.6 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

  • The Kennesaw State Owls are 1-3 at home this season, 1-4 against conference opponents and 7856-7856 against non-conference opponents.
  • At home the Owls are averaging 18.5 scoring, and holding teams to 36.2 points scored on defense.
  • The Sam Houston State Bearkats are 3-1 while on the road this season, 4-1 against conference opponents and 7856-7856 against non-conference opponents.
  • On the road, the Bearkats are averaging 24.8 scoring, and holding teams to 21.8 points scored on defense.
Stats and Records
Team Comparison
  W‑L Strk PF PA Home Away Grass Turf Conf
Sam Houston State 7-2 W2 24.9 20.4 4-1 3-1 0-1 1-0 4-1
Kennesaw State 1-8 L2 17.1 32.4 1-3 0-5 1-4 0-2 1-4
Last Meeting
Sam Houston State Kennesaw State
Date Away Home Tot Rus Pas Tot Rus Pas
11/4/23 KENN 21 SHSU 24 347 105 242 291 247 44
Player Stats
Previous Matchup
Passing Player COMP % YDS TD INT
Sam Houston State K. Shoemaker 78.9 242 3 1
Kennesaw State J. Murphy 57.1 44 0 1
Rushing Player CAR YDS AVG TD
Sam Houston State Z. Hrbacek 18 50 2.8 0
Kennesaw State M. Benefield 11 108 9.8 2
Receiving Player REC YDS AVG TD
Sam Houston State N. Smith 7 78 11.1 1
Kennesaw State R. Darnell 2 18 9.0 0
Touchdowns Player TD
Sam Houston State J. Rockwell 1
Kennesaw State M. Benefield 2
Season
Passing Player COMP % YDS TD INT
Sam Houston State H. Watson 60.1 1133 9 6
Kennesaw State D. Bryson 54.9 1084 5 9
Rushing Player CAR YDS AVG TD
Sam Houston State J. Ducker 95 469 4.9 6
Kennesaw State M. Benefield 108 425 3.9 4
Receiving Player REC YDS AVG TD
Sam Houston State S. Evans 28 311 11.1 3
Kennesaw State Q. Ashley 21 208 9.9 1
Touchdowns Player TD
Sam Houston State J. Ducker 6
Kennesaw State Q. Ashley 4
Quickchart Matchup
Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Off vs  Kennesaw State Kennesaw State Def
Sam Houston State 364.8 yards
Kennesaw State 414.9 yards
Sam Houston State 4.5 yards/rush
Kennesaw State 4.5 yards/rush
Sam Houston State 6.6 yards/attempt
Kennesaw State 8.1 yards/attempt
Kennesaw State Kennesaw State Off vs  Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Def
Kennesaw State 251.4 yards
Sam Houston State 327.8 yards
Kennesaw State 3 yards/rush
Sam Houston State 3.7 yards/rush
Kennesaw State 5.7 yards/attempt
Sam Houston State 6.2 yards/attempt