Khadrice Rollins

krollins@ajc.com

The Kennesaw State Owls released their schedule for the 2017 season Thursday. This will be the team’s third season and it will feature a game in Montana against Montana State, which will be the longest road trip in program history.

Last season the Owls went 8-3 and had a 4-1 record in road games. KSU will once again host six contest in Fifth Third Bank Stadium and hit the road for five. The team closes out the season with two straight home games against conference foes after closing last season with a matchup at Charleston Southern that was for a share of the Big South championship.

Conference games in bold

Thursday Aug. 31: at Samford

Saturday Sept. 9: vs. Tennessee Tech

Saturday Sept. 16: at Alabama State

Saturday Sept. 23: Bye Week

Saturday Sept. 30: vs. North Greenville

Saturday Oct. 7: vs. Texas Southern

Saturday Oct. 14: at Liberty

Saturday Oct. 21: vs. Gardner Webb

Saturday Oct. 28: at Presbyterian

Saturday Nov. 4: at Montana State

Saturday Nov. 11: vs. Charleston Southern

Saturday Nov. 18: vs. Monmouth