Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium hosts the Liberty Flames and the Kennesaw State Owls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network. Liberty enters at 5-1 and Kennesaw State at 1-5. Below are the full Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds (Liberty -10.5, total 50.5), how the line has moved, season stats, ESPN leaders and both coaching staffs.
Liberty vs Kennesaw State Odds, Spread & Kickoff Details
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Liberty at Kennesaw State |
| Records | Liberty 5-1, Kennesaw State 1-5 |
| Spread | Liberty -10.5 (-110), Kennesaw State +10.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | Liberty -425, Kennesaw State +330 |
| Total | 50.5 (Over -110, Under -110) |
| Venue | Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw, GA |
| Date | Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | CBS Sports Network |
Liberty vs Kennesaw State Odds via DraftKings (through ESPN) as of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Lines move, so check the sportsbook before kickoff.
Liberty vs Kennesaw State Odds & Line Movement
The DraftKings spread sets Liberty at -10.5, so Kennesaw State sits at +10.5. The moneyline is Liberty -425 and Kennesaw State +330, and the total is 50.5 points. Converted to implied probability, Liberty -425 works out to about 81% and Kennesaw State +330 to about 23%, before removing the sportsbook margin.
Opening numbers versus current Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds: DraftKings opened the spread at Liberty -8.5, and it now sits at Liberty -10.5, a move of 2 points. The total has climbed from 47.5 at the open to 50.5. On the moneyline, Liberty has gone from -340 to -425 and Kennesaw State from +270 to +330. Prices: Liberty -110 and Kennesaw State -110 against the spread, over -110, under -110.
Liberty Preview: Form, Season Stats & Coaching Staff
Liberty Season So Far
Liberty comes in at 5-1, 2-0 in conference play. That puts Liberty 2nd in the Conference USA standings, per ESPN. On the road, Liberty has gone 2-1; at home it is 3-0. On Oct. 8, Liberty rolled past Sam Houston 35-3 at home in its most recent game. That makes five straight wins. Point differential through 6 games: +95 (187 scored, 92 allowed).
Liberty’s 2026 results, per ESPN:
- Sept. 5: L 13-20 at James Madison
- Sept. 12: W 24-23 vs. Gardner-Webb
- Sept. 19: W 51-15 vs. Ball State
- Sept. 24: W 34-17 at Coastal Carolina
- Oct. 2: W 30-14 at Delaware
- Oct. 8: W 35-3 vs. Sam Houston
Best result by margin: 51-15 over Ball State. The toughest result was a 20-13 loss at James Madison. Those scorelines give a sense of Liberty’s range heading into the Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds discussion.
Liberty Season Stats
Liberty is putting up 31.2 points per game and moving the ball for 415.8 yards a game, with 192.8 coming through the air and 223.0 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 15.3 points and 291.7 yards per game, with opponents passing for 167.5 and rushing for 124.2.
Across the line of scrimmage, Kennesaw State’s defense allows 376.3 yards and 23.5 points per game, while its offense produces 22.3 points a game.
Liberty Key Players
Deshawn Purdie leads the passing game with 1,050 yards on a 61.4% completion rate, along with 8 touchdowns. The top rusher is Kam Davis, with 524 yards on 74 carries (7.1 per carry) and 4 touchdowns. The leading receiver is Makai Jackson, who has 22 receptions and 515 yards. Derrell Farrar (33 tackles) and Brenton Williams (2.5 sacks) are the defensive leaders.
- Passing: Deshawn Purdie (QB), 70/114, 1,050 YDS, 8 TD
- Rushing: Kam Davis (RB), 74 CAR, 524 YDS, 4 TD
- Receiving: Makai Jackson (WR), 22 REC, 515 YDS, 5 TD
- Sacks: Brenton Williams (DB), 2.5
- Tackles: Derrell Farrar (LB), 33
Liberty Coaching Staff
Liberty has been coached by Jamey Chadwell since the 2023 season. Offensive coordinator: Newland Isaac. Skylor Magee oversees the defense.
Kennesaw State Preview: Form, Season Stats & Coaching Staff
Kennesaw State Season So Far
At 1-5, 0-2 in conference play, Kennesaw State has a clear body of work to study. In ESPN’s table, Kennesaw State is 8th in the Conference USA standings. The home record is 1-2, with a 0-3 mark in road games. Last time out (Oct. 14), Kennesaw State fell to Missouri State 24-21 on the road. That makes five straight losses. Point differential through 6 games: -7 (134 scored, 141 allowed).
Every Kennesaw State result this season, per ESPN:
- Sept. 3: W 47-0 vs. West Georgia
- Sept. 12: L 17-31 vs. Georgia State
- Sept. 19: L 9-42 at Tennessee
- Sept. 26: L 14-17 at Arkansas State
- Oct. 7: L 26-27 vs. Jacksonville State
- Oct. 14: L 21-24 at Missouri State
Kennesaw State’s biggest margin came in a 47-0 win over West Georgia. The toughest result was a 42-9 loss at Tennessee. That spread of results is useful background next to the Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds.
Kennesaw State Season Stats
ESPN’s season numbers put Kennesaw State at 22.3 points per game on 369.8 yards (226.2 passing, 143.7 rushing). Opponents are scoring 23.5 points per game against this defense, which allows 376.3 yards per game: 233.3 passing and 143.0 rushing.
Across the line of scrimmage, Liberty’s defense allows 291.7 yards and 15.3 points per game, while its offense produces 31.2 points a game.
Kennesaw State Key Players
Under center, Rickie Collins has completed 70.1% of his throws for 1,302 yards and 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Rickie Collins paces the ground game at 4.2 yards per carry (271 yards, 5 touchdowns). The leading receiver is Javon Rogers, who has 18 receptions and 308 yards. Tywon Christopher (48 tackles) and Ugonna Nwoha (3 sacks) are the defensive leaders.
- Passing: Rickie Collins (QB), 129/184, 1,302 YDS, 4 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing: Rickie Collins (QB), 64 CAR, 271 YDS, 5 TD
- Receiving: Javon Rogers (WR), 18 REC, 308 YDS, 1 TD
- Sacks: Ugonna Nwoha (DL), 3
- Tackles: Tywon Christopher (LB), 48
Kennesaw State Coaching Staff
Kennesaw State has been coached by Jerry Mack since the 2025 season. Offensive coordinator: Mitch Militello. The defensive coordinator is Marc Mattioli.
Key Betting Trends: Liberty vs Kennesaw State Season Stats
Season-long scoring and yardage numbers can help explain where the Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds landed. No forecasts here, only what the 2026 results show.
- Liberty games have gone over 50.5 combined points 2 times in 6 games this season.
- Liberty games average 46.5 combined points.
- Kennesaw State games have gone over 50.5 combined points 2 times in 6 games this season.
- Kennesaw State games average 45.8 combined points.
- Liberty is 2-1 in road games; Kennesaw State is 1-2 at home.
- Scoring offense: Liberty 31.2 vs. Kennesaw State 22.3 points per game.
- Scoring defense: Liberty allows 15.3; Kennesaw State allows 23.5.
- Total offense: Liberty 415.8 vs. Kennesaw State 369.8 yards per game.
- This is a conference game for both teams.
Liberty vs Kennesaw State Series History
Liberty and Kennesaw State met two times in the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons, per ESPN. Kennesaw State won the most recent meeting. Past results are history only; the current Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds are in the table above.
- Nov. 29, 2025: Kennesaw State 48, Liberty 42 at Williams Stadium
- Oct. 23, 2024: Kennesaw State 27, Liberty 24 at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium
How to Watch Liberty vs Kennesaw State: TV, Time & Venue
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Venue: Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw, GA
CBS Sports Network has the broadcast, per ESPN’s listing. The Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds can keep moving up to kickoff, so the table above reflects the Oct. 19, 5:47 AM ET numbers. Full matchup info is on the ESPN game page.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Liberty vs Kennesaw State
What are the Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds?
As of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, the Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds at DraftKings are Liberty -10.5 on the spread, Liberty -425 and Kennesaw State +330 on the moneyline, and 50.5 on the total.
What time is Liberty vs Kennesaw State, and what channel is it on?
The game starts at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026 and airs on CBS Sports Network. The Liberty vs Kennesaw State odds in this preview were last pulled at 5:47 AM ET.
Where is Liberty vs Kennesaw State being played?
The game is at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, GA, home of the Kennesaw State Owls.
Who are the head coaches for Liberty and Kennesaw State?
Liberty is led by Jamey Chadwell; Kennesaw State is led by Jerry Mack.