Kennesaw State Names Jerry Mack as New Head Football Coach
The Jacksonville Jaguars assistant brings 20 years of collegiate coaching experience to lead the Owls after a challenging debut season in Conference USA.
- Jerry Mack, 44, was hired as Kennesaw State's second-ever head football coach after serving as the Jacksonville Jaguars' running backs coach this season.
- Mack previously led North Carolina Central to three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championships and a Celebration Bowl appearance during his tenure as head coach from 2014 to 2017.
- Kennesaw State's founding head coach, Brian Bohannon, was dismissed in November after a 1-8 start to the season, with the Owls finishing their inaugural FBS campaign at 2-10.
- Athletic Director Milton Overton praised Mack for his extensive coaching background, ability to connect with players, and expertise in running productive offensive schemes.
- Mack expressed his commitment to building on the program's foundation, emphasizing academic success, championship aspirations, and player development.
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