Kennesaw State has reached bowl eligibility for the first time in program history on the strength of an experienced and stout offensive line.

The Eagles who play at the non-scholarship NCAA Division III have been to the national tournament in 11 of the past 12 seasons, including a stretch of 10 consecutive seasons.

Coming off a year in which he was Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, Mercer's Andrew Zock is following it up by being among the FCS leaders in sacks, tackles for loss.

The annual showcase pits the champions of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in a spotlight game for HBCU football.

Dan Merriman topped a 72-player field to win The Drew golf tournament at East Lake and earn a check for $50,000

Kennesaw State cruised past Paine College 105-30 in its season opener. Next up, the Owls will head on the road to play Florida A&M on Saturday.

Jelani Hamilton led Georgia State with 13 points, but the Panthers lost their season opener 71-49 against Eastern Michigan on Monday night in Ypsilanti.

Picked to finish second in Conference USA, the Owls 'got to go hunt' as they begin the season led by CUSA Preseason Player of the Year Simeon Cottle.

The Panthers are predicted to finish 11th in the 14-team Sun Belt Conference, but coach Jonas Hayes says the team has 'that it factor.'

It was a grand night for the Owls, who needed all 10 rounds to knock out Texas-El Paso, 33-20, at Fifth Third Stadium.