| Year: | 2023 |
| Team: | Kennesaw State Owls |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 3–6 |
| Head Coach: | Brian Bohannon |
| Hc Year: | 9th |
| Off Coach: | Chris Klenakis |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Off Scheme: | Pistol option |
| Def Coach: | Nathan Burton |
| Dc Year: | 1st |
| Def Scheme: | 4–2–5 |
| Stadium: | Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
The 2023 Kennesaw State Owls football team represented the Kennesaw State University as a new independent during the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by ninth-year head coach Brian Bohannon, the Owls played their home games at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia.
The 2023 season was the last for the Owls on the FCS level as after the conclusion of the season they will join Conference USA in 2024.[1] [2]
See also: Tusculum Pioneers football.
See also: 2023 Chattanooga Mocs football team.
See also: 2023 Furman Paladins football team.
See also: 2023 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football team.
See also: 2023 Charleston Southern Buccaneers football team.
See also: 2023 Tennessee State Tigers football team.
See also: Lincoln Oaklanders football.
See also: 2023 Sam Houston Bearkats football team.
| Statistics | KSU | SHSU |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 9 | 27 |
| Total yards | 291 | 347 |
| Rushing yards | 247 | 105 |
| Passing yards | 44 | 242 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 24:06 | 35:54 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | Passing | Johnathan Murphy | 8/14, 44 yards, INT |
| Rushing | Micheal Benefield | 11 rushes, 108 yards, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Rowan Darnell | 2 receptions, 18 yards | |
| Sam Houston State | Passing | 30/38, 242 yards, 3 TD, INT | |
| Rushing | Zach Hrbacek | 18 rushes, 50 yards | |
| Receiving | Noah Smith | 7 receptions, 78 yards, TD |
See also: Virginia University of Lynchburg.