Liberty Flames vs Kennesaw St. Owls Predictions October 22, 2026
Liberty will beat Kennesaw St., with a projected score of Liberty Flames 28, Kennesaw St. Owls 20 on October 22. Makai Jackson’s conference-leading receiving production is the strongest reason to favor the Flames. Confidence is low, however, and neither Liberty -8.5 (-130) nor either side of the 48.5 total presents a clear betting edge. The official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
Liberty Flames vs Kennesaw St. Owls prediction and best bet
The Liberty pick rests on Jackson’s receiving production and a bye before this road trip. His ability to turn receptions into substantial yardage offers a plausible route to the scoring advantage reflected in the forecast. That is enough for a cautious winner selection, but an eight-point projection leaves Liberty short of covering -8.5.
Kennesaw State’s earlier close losses and improved offensive output make the underdog worth considering. They are not enough to turn a narrow projected cover into an official wager at -130. Best bet: Pass, with both the spread and total evaluated separately below.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Liberty Flames at Kennesaw St. Owls, 2026 college football season.
Kickoff: Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET.
Venue: Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network.
SportsJaw moneyline: Liberty -340; Kennesaw St. +270.
SportsJaw odds: Liberty Flames -8.5 (-178); Kennesaw St. Owls +8.5 (-104). Moneyline: Liberty Flames -317; Kennesaw St. Owls +285. Total: Over 48.5 (-112); Under 48.5 (-108).