The 2026 Kennesaw State Football Schedule runs 12 regular-season games with six home matchups at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. Kennesaw State opens the season at home on Thursday, September 3 against West Georgia at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, then hosts Georgia State the following Saturday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Conference USA announced kickoff times and television assignments for the entire 2026 conference slate on May 27, with most games landing on CBS Sports Network or the ESPN family of networks.
2026 Kennesaw State Owls Football Overview
Jerry Mack enters his second season as the Kennesaw State head coach in 2026. The Owls compete in the Conference USA (CUSA) with a bye on Saturday, October 3 on the slate and a regular season that closes with the road trip to Western Kentucky on Saturday, November 28 at 1:00 PM ET on an ESPN network.
2026 Kennesaw State Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Sep 3 | vs West Georgia Wolves | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Georgia State Panthers | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | @ Tennessee Volunteers | 7:45 PM | SEC Network |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | 7:00 PM | ESPN network |
| BYE | Sat, Oct 3 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 6 | Wed, Oct 7 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 7:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 7 | Wed, Oct 14 | @ Missouri State Bears | 7:30 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 8 | Thu, Oct 22 | vs Liberty Flames | 7:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 9 | Wed, Oct 28 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 7:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | 3:00 PM | ESPN network |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | 2:00 PM | ESPN network |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | vs FIU Panthers | 3:00 PM | ESPN network |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 1:00 PM | ESPN network |
All times Eastern. Bold entries are network-confirmed from the May 27, 2026 Conference USA broadcast release. ESPN network games will have specific channel and kickoff confirmed about 12 days before each game.
More 2026 College Football Resources
- 2026 College Football Schedule Hub (printable PDFs by team and conference)
- All Conference USA Team Schedule PDFs
2026 Kennesaw State Football FAQ
Who is Kennesaw State’s head coach in 2026?
Jerry Mack enters his second season as the Kennesaw State head coach in 2026.
How many home games does Kennesaw State have in 2026?
Kennesaw State Owls have six home games on the 2026 schedule, all played at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia.
When is Kennesaw State’s bye week in 2026?
Kennesaw State has a bye on Saturday, October 3 on the 2026 schedule.
When will Kennesaw State’s remaining game times and TV channels be announced?
Most remaining Conference USA game times and TV channels are announced about 12 days before each game. CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+ slots are already locked in from the May 27 broadcast release.
When does Kennesaw State play its midweek games in 2026?
Kennesaw State has four CBS Sports Network midweek games in 2026: Wednesday, October 7 vs Jacksonville State (7:00 PM ET), Wednesday, October 14 at Missouri State (7:30 PM ET), Thursday, October 22 vs Liberty (7:00 PM ET), and Wednesday, October 28 at Middle Tennessee (7:00 PM ET).
