Published October 22, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in college football on Wednesday, October 28, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders bring a 4-3 season record into the matchup, while the Kennesaw State Owls are 1-5.
What the model expects
The model’s estimates give the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders a 52.1% chance to win and the Kennesaw State Owls a 47.9% chance. Its likelier result is a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders win.
The model projects 24.6 points for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and 23.9 for the Kennesaw State Owls, with 48.5 in all. Its projected margin is the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders by 0.7 points.
Records and recent results
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 4-3 overall this season, with 163 points scored and 193 allowed in 7 games. The Kennesaw State Owls are 1-5 overall, with 134 points scored and 141 allowed in 6 games. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have the better record.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat the Florida International Panthers 26-23 on the road on October 20, and before that beat the Delaware Blue Hens 33-30 at home on October 13 and lost 55-0 on the road to the Kansas Jayhawks on October 3.