Wake Forest vs Kennesaw State Prediction Football Picks Today 8/29/25

The Kennesaw State Owls and Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Friday in college football action at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Here’s a Wake Forest vs Kennesaw State Prediction. This article will include a Wake Forest vs Kennesaw State Pick.

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls enter their second season in the FBS ranks and enter the Jerry Mack era. Kennesaw State has a new head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator.

Georgia Southern transfer Dexter Williams will get the nod at quarterback, and he has five career touchdown passes. Wide receiver Christian Moss had 14 catches last season and is expected to have a breakout season in the CUSA. Receiver Lyndon Ravare comes over from Fresno State, and running back Chase Belcher is a three-star recruit who could turn some heads as a freshman.

Defensively, Kennesaw State has some legit talent, including linebacker Donelius Johnson, who had 88 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season. Defensive back JeRico Washington had 59 tackles and 2 interceptions, while Tyler Hallum had 56 tackles and 1 interception. You could argue Kennesaw State has the best secondary in the CUSA. The defense is the reason to believe Kennesaw State can compete this season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have won four games in back-to-back seasons and enter the Jake Dickert era. Wake Forest also has a new offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator.

Auburn and South Carolina transfer Robby Ashford will get the nod at quarterback, and he’s thrown for 2,000 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career. Running back Demond Claiborne is coming off a 1,000-yard season and receiver Micah Mays Jr. had 16 catches last year. Wake Forest is thin at receiver and has a revamped offensive line, but there’s a proven running back and a capable quarterback, which gives this unit hope.

Defensively, Nick Andersen returns after 122 tackles and 2 interceptions, while Dylan Hazen had 84 tackles and 1 sack. Davaughn Patterson had 74 tackles and 3 pass deflections, while Quincy Bryant had 50 tackles and 1 interception. The defensive line gets a boost with Colorado State transfer Gabe Kirschke while safety Lardarius Webb comes over from South Alabama. Wake Forest has talent on both sides of the ball and should be able to push for a bowl appearance for the first time since the 2022 season.

Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win

• Wake Forest has won nine of its last 10 season openers.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of Kennesaw State’s last four games.
• Kennesaw State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games.
• Wake Forest has won the first half in 10 of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
• Wake Forest has won the first quarter in 11 of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

• Wake Forest has lost each of its last six games at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
• The road team has won nine of Wake Forest’s last 11 games.
• Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine games at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
• The road team has covered the spread in eight of Wake Forest’s last 10 games.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Player Prop Facts

• Nick Andersen led the Atlantic Coast Conference for tackles (122) last season.

Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts

• Tommy Ulatowski led Kent State for rushing touchdowns (1) last season.

Wake Forest vs Kennesaw State Prediction

This is a lot of points for a game with two teams dealing with new coaching staffs. The difference is Wake Forest has the talent edge across the board, including a proven quarterback – running back tandem. If Wake Forest is going to build on four wins and push for a bowl appearance, this game shouldn’t be close. Kennesaw State is still adjusting to the FBS ranks, and this is a matchup that’s still out of its league. Give me Wake Forest in a comfortable home win.