Who: Kennesaw State (6-4, 2-3 Big South) at Presbyterian (1-9, 0-5)
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Three things to know
1. Kennesaw State is coming off a 45-13 loss to Coastal Carolina, its worst loss of the season. The Owls have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season. With a win Saturday, the team will wrap up at least a share of third in the conference. They were picked to finish last in the preseason poll.
2. The Owls are playing their final game of their inaugural season Saturday. They will open the 2016 season against East Tennessee State on Sept. 3 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The Owls beat the Bucs 56-16 in their inaugural game.
3. Presbyterian is averaging 12.4 points per game and allowing 21.7 points per game. Kennesaw State is averaging 31.2 points per game and is allowing 21.9. The Owls lead the Big South in rushing (295.2 yards per game).
Player to watch: Kennesaw State offense
QB Trey White. He missed Saturday's game because of a shoulder injury suffered in the loss to Charleston Southern two weeks ago. He said he is 100-percent healthy. He has 809 rushing yards and 1,022 yards passing this season and could become the first quarterback in Big South Conference history to rush for 1,000 and pass for 1,000 in a season.
Player to watch: Kennesaw State defense
LB Dez Billingslea. He ranks third on the team in tackles (49), third in tackles for loss (6) and tied for second in sacks (2).
Player to watch: Presbyterian offense
RB Darrell Bridges. He leads the team and ranks fourth in the conference with 101 all-purpose yards per game. He averages 93.1 rushing yards per game and has eight touchdowns.
Player to watch: Presbyterian defense
LB Donnelle Williams. The senior leads the Blue Hose with 103 tackles, 30 more than the next-most productive player on defense. Williams has one sack and one interception.
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