Kennesaw State vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Sep 2026

College Football Betting Preview: Kennesaw State vs Tennessee

Kennesaw State face Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:45 on Saturday, September 19.

We like the look of Kennesaw State +35.5 when they take on Tennessee at odds of -120. We think the underdogs can put up a strong showing against their opponents.

Kennesaw State lost when they last took to the field. At Fifth Third Stadium, they were turned over 31-17 at home to Georgia State Panthers.

Tennessee Volunteers won their last game 45-24, making it back-to-back successes. This was a road victory at Bobby Dodd Stadium against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Kennesaw State vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Kennesaw State vs Tennessee betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Kennesaw State have been given a huge number on the spread. We recommend taking the -120 that they cover a more than generous +35.5 line in this college football matchup.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our CFB handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the matchup might unfold.

Key Kennesaw State vs Tennessee stats:

• The +35.5 line has been covered by Kennesaw State in 14 consecutive games.
• The +35.5 line has been covered by Kennesaw State in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +35.5 line has been covered by Kennesaw State in 16 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The -35.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tennessee in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -35.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tennessee in 17 of their last 20 games.

KSU +35.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Faizon Brandon Under 230.5 Passing Yards -114

Faizon Brandon (Tennessee) is priced at -114 to finish with fewer than 230.5 passing yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.

Latest Faizon Brandon Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 230.5

-114

Under 230.5

-114

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DeSean Bishop Under 113.5 Rushing Yards -114

The odds for DeSean Bishop (Tennessee) to end with fewer than 113.5 rushing yards are -114. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Rushing Yards line and we’re happy to take this bet.

Latest DeSean Bishop Player Prop Odds

Rushing Yards

Over 109.5

-114

Under 109.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Kennesaw State 13 - 42 Tennessee

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Kennesaw State vs Tennessee Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Kennesaw State are such big underdogs for this college game that many sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

35.5 is the spread and 59.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 59.5, there are odds of -110.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for every college football game, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

KSU

-

Tennessee

-

Point Spread

KSU +35.5

-120

Tennessee -35.5

-102

Total Points

Under 59.5

-110

Over 59.5

-110

Receiving Yards

Mike Matthews (Tennessee)

Over 69.5

-118

Under 69.5

-112

Braylon Staley (Tennessee)

Over 53.5

-114

Under 53.5

-114

Rushing Yards

DeSean Bishop (Tennessee)

Over 109.5

-114

Under 109.5

-114

Tennessee Sitting on Seven Wins in Past Ten at Home

Tennessee have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, posting 44.10 points per contest while yielding 22.60.

Kennesaw State own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 22.10 points on offense and surrendering 32.20 on defense.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O59.5	U59.5
Tennessee Home Stats		7-3	66.70	44.10	22.60	7	3
Kennesaw State Away Stats		4-6	54.30	22.10	32.20	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O59.5 = Games Over 59.5 Points
• U59.5 = Games Under 59.5 Points

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Kennesaw State Stats

Tennessee Volunteers Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +35.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +35.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -35.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -35.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 57.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 54.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 59.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 59.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.60 pts and allowed 26.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.10 pts and allowed 32.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 62.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 69.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 59.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 59.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 36.30 pts and allowed 26.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 45.30 pts and allowed 23.80 pts in the last 10 home games

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