Who: Kennesaw State (6-2, 2-1 Big South) vs. Charleston Southern (7-1, 4-0)
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Three things to know
1. Charleston Southern is coming off a 33-25 upset of No. 1 Coastal Carolina on Saturday, while Kennesaw State defeated Monmouth 23-13.
2. A Kennesaw State win could mean that three teams in the Big South will be atop the conference with one loss each, should Coastal Carolina also win Saturday. This will be the Owls’ last home game this season. A win will move them to 6-0 at home this season. A Charleston Southern win will clinch at least a share of the Big South title and automatic berth into the FCS playoffs.
3. Charleston Southern is averaging 31.4 points per game and allowing a Big South-best 15.2 points per game. Kennesaw State is averaging a Big South-best 35.6 points per game and is allowing 18.2. The Owls rank 20th in FCS in total offense (455.2 yards per game), while the Bucs are first in total defense (244.1 yards per game).
Player to watch: Kennesaw State offense
WR Prentice Stone. He is one of four seniors who will be honored Saturday. He has seven catches for 100 yards this season and is a key blocker for the running game.
Player to watch: Kennesaw State defense
DL Mason Harris. Another of the seniors, Harris leads the team with nine tackles for loss. The other seniors are offensive lineman Brett Gillespie and running back Ryan Godhigh.
Player to watch: Charleston Southern offense
QB Austin Brown. He totaled 282 yards with two touchdowns in the win over Coastal Carolina. He ranks sixth in the Big South in total offense (149.1 yards per game) and fourth in passing (131.7 yards per game).
Player to watch: Charleston Southern defense
LB Solomon Brown. The freshman ranks second in the conference in sacks (six) and third in tackles for loss (10 1/2). He has 43 tackles this season.
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