Merrimack Warriors vs. Kennesaw State Owls: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Kennesaw State Owls defeated Merrimack Warriors 27–13 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Merrimack Warriors 13, Kennesaw State Owls 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Merrimack Warriors	0	0	0	6	13
Kennesaw State Owls	0	6	15	9	27

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Aveon Smith (Merrimack) — 34.0 yds · +1.62 EPA/play +3.25 EPA
• Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 131.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +2.63 EPA
• Dexter Williams II (Kennesaw State) — 93.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.96 EPA

Rushing

• Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
• Brendon Wyatt (Merrimack) — 42.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Coleman Bennett (Kennesaw State) — 39.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Jalen McDonald (Merrimack) — 5 rec · 116.0 yds +1.49 EPA
• Gabriel Benyard (Kennesaw State) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Christian Moss (Kennesaw State) — 4 rec · 57.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aveon Smith	Merrimack	2	50.0%	34	0	+1.62	+3.25
Ayden Pereira	Merrimack	26	42.3%	131	0	+0.10	+2.63
Dexter Williams II	Kennesaw State	16	56.2%	93	0	+0.06	+0.96
Amari Odom	Kennesaw State	13	84.6%	100	1	-0.29	-3.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Merrimack	Kennesaw State
Plays	60	61
EPA / play	-0.011	-0.119
Total EPA	-0.63	-7.23
Success rate	31.7%	41.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.210	-0.460
Rush EPA / play	-0.203	+0.212
Yards	290	461

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Merrimack	8	58	+5.02	Ended
Q1	Kennesaw State	4	22	-1.65	Punt
Q1	Merrimack	10	45	-3.17	Ended
Q2	Kennesaw State	4	29	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Merrimack	8	38	+0.27	Punt
Q2	Kennesaw State	13	90	+6.86	Rush TD
Q2	Merrimack	4	31	+0.74	Punt
Q2	Kennesaw State	1	16	+0.40	Ended
Q2	Kennesaw State	11	57	-3.91	Punt
Q3	Merrimack	3	-5	-2.50	Punt
Q3	Kennesaw State	3	23	+1.76	Pass TD
Q3	Merrimack	3	-11	-2.20	Punt
Q3	Kennesaw State	4	30	+1.86	Rush TD
Q3	Merrimack	7	30	-2.97	Missed FG
Q3	Kennesaw State	6	53	+1.33	Field goal
Q3	Kennesaw State	1	3	-2.41	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Interception returned for a touchdown (-11.0 EPA)
2. Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Ayden Pereira pass to Jalen McDonald for 34 yards (4th & 11) (+5.58 EPA)
3. Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Ayden Pereira pass to Jalen McDonald for 19 yards (4th & 15) (+5.22 EPA)
4. Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Brendon Wyatt rushes for 37 yards (3rd & 9) (+5.07 EPA)
5. Q2 · Merrimack Warriors · Ayden Pereira rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-4.87 EPA)
6. Q3 · Merrimack Warriors · Punt for 12 yards (+4.81 EPA)
7. Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Ayden Pereira rushes for 26 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.19 EPA)
8. Q3 · Merrimack Warriors · Aveon Smith pass to Jalen McDonald for 34 yards (2nd & 12) (+4.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kennesaw State Owls controlled the final (27–13) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Aveon Smith (Merrimack) — 34.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Merrimack at -0.011 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Merrimack Warriors vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Merrimack Warriors 13, Kennesaw State Owls 27 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Kennesaw State Owls won with a final score of 13–27.

Where can I find the Merrimack Warriors vs Kennesaw State Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757235.

Who led Merrimack Warriors vs Kennesaw State Owls in passing?

Aveon Smith (Merrimack) led passers with 34.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Merrimack Warriors at Kennesaw State Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.