Kennesaw State 2025
Record: 10 wins (from 2-10 the prior season) Coach: Jerry Mack (first season) Conference: Conference USA champions
Season Narrative
One of the most dramatic single-season turnarounds in recent FBS history. Jerry Mack's first year as head coach took Kennesaw State from 2-10 to 10 wins and a Conference USA championship. Featured a complete schematic overhaul from flexbone/option to veer-and-shoot spread, plus aggressive portal retooling.
Key Players (Post-Season Departures — "Sign of Success")
- Top edge rusher → Kansas State
- Top receiver → Washington
- QB Amari Odom → Syracuse
Storylines / Takes
- 2026-04-07 (2026-04-07 Jerry Mack): Mack's turnaround framed as built on scheme change + portal execution + culture-first recruiting.
- 2026-04-07 (2026-04-07 Jerry Mack): "We didn't want to be a team that's a one-year wonder."