Kennesaw State Owls defeat Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 44-28: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · NCAAF · Kennesaw State Owls 44, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 28
The Kennesaw State Owls beat the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 44-28 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. The Kennesaw State Owls covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 50.5, with 72 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Kennesaw State Owls led 19-17 at halftime. They outscored the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 25-11 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Rickie Collins (Kennesaw State Owls): 16/19 passing for 206 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Boogie Woods III (Kennesaw State Owls): 12 carries for 67 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Antonio Martin (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders): 18 carries for 106 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Cam'ron Lacy (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders): 4 catches for 73 yards.
Who covered the spread in Kennesaw State Owls vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?
The Kennesaw State Owls covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 16 points.
The spread opened at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -3 and closed at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -1.5.
Did Kennesaw State Owls vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go over or under the total?
The game went over: 72 points combined against a closing total of 50.5, over by 21.5. 36 of the 72 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 51.5 and closed at 50.5.
How did AiQ's Kennesaw State Owls vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Kennesaw State Owls to win at -112, a win (+$89.29 on a $100 bet).
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -135, with 14 points scored.
- First-half total 24.5: the over, paying -108, with 36 points scored.
- Kennesaw State Owls team total 24.5: the over, paying -106, with 44 scored.
- Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders team total 24.5: the over, paying -106, with 28 scored.
- First-half spread: Kennesaw State Owls -0.5 covered, paying +110.
- First-half moneyline: Kennesaw State Owls won the first half, paying -110.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Kennesaw State Owls at -112 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at -108. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Kennesaw State Owls a 50% favorite. The Kennesaw State Owls won as the favorite at -112: $89.29 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Kennesaw State Owls, the price before the game was -112: priced below fair (−4.9% value).
The spread moved toward the Kennesaw State Owls between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 51.5 to 50.5, and the game went over.
Kennesaw State Owls and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kennesaw State Owls 2-6 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times.
This result left the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times.
What's next for Kennesaw State Owls and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?
Next for the Kennesaw State Owls: the Delaware Blue Hens at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.