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Owls Open Season With Shutout Win

September 27, 2019

The Kennesaw State University football team opened the 2019 season Aug. 31 with a 59-0 victory over Point University for the sixth shutout in KSU history. The 59-point advantage was the largest margin of victory in school history. The season opener kicked off with an electric atmosphere, featuring the free fan tailgate in Owl Town and a packed student section of 2,621 in attendance.

Fans were ready to tailgate at the season-opener.
Fans tailgating near Owl Town.
Fans cheer on the team at the first Owl Walk of the season.
Senior quarterback Daniel David and freshman wide receiver Jalen Jackson during the Owl Walk.
KSU students were excited to welcome the team to the stadium during the Owl Walk.
KSU students were excited to welcome the team to the stadium during the Owl Walk.
Senior quarterback Daniel David and freshman wide receiver Jalen Jackson during the Owl Walk.
Fans of all ages came out for the Owl Walk.
Senior wide receiver Tanner Jones brings Plank into Fifth Third Bank Stadium at the end of the Owl Walk.
Head coach Brian Bohannon during the Owl Walk.
Fans gather for the Owl Walk.
The student section stayed loud throughout the entire game.
KSU students gather for pre-game tailgating festivities.
Coach Brian Bohannon speaking to the team before pre-game warmups.
The Marching Owls Band during pre-game festivities.
Fans cheering as the Owls take the field.
Captains Daniel David, Andrew Butcher and Demetrius Pettway walk to midfield for the coin toss.
Quarterback Daniel David scrambles for the first touchdown of the season
Senior running back Bronson Rechsteiner, a former Etowah High School Eagle, runs into the end zone for a touchdown.
The student section was packed with 2,621 in attendance at kickoff.
The student section stayed loud throughout the entire game.
The student section stayed loud throughout the entire game.
KSU President Pamela Whitten throws out hotdogs to students during the game.
KSU President Pamela Whitten visits with students.
Senior running back TJ Reed (right) celebrates with junior offensive lineman Chris Dye (center) and freshman offensive lineman Zion Katina (left) after a touchdown.
A young fan during a T-shirt toss toward the end of the game.
The team thanking fans after the win.
Team members celebrating the 59-point victory in the back of the end zone.
Fifth Third Bank Stadium shortly after kickoff. Photos by Kyle Hess, courtesy of KSU Athletic Communications.

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