Overview
- Kennesaw State trailed 20-16 in the third quarter before finishing on a 17-0 run to secure the victory.
- Quarterback Amari Odom, listed as questionable pregame, played and scored on a 5-yard rushing touchdown.
- The Owls struck early on defense and special teams with a scoop-and-score by Tywon Christopher and a 57-yard punt return TD by Gabriel Benyard.
- Kennesaw State sits atop Conference USA at 6-2 overall and 4-0 in league play in its second FBS season.
- UTEP drops to 2-6 (1-3 C-USA) and must win its final four games to reach bowl eligibility, with Jacksonville State up next on Nov. 8.