Kennesaw State will turn its Nov. 21 home finale into a thank-you to the military community. The Owls host FIU on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. ET at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium in KSU Football's Salute to Service game, which also doubles as the program's annual Senior Tribute.
It's the final regular-season home game of 2026, and KSU Athletics is pairing it with a new partnership with Operation Hat Trick, a nonprofit that supports the recovery of wounded service members and veterans. Check the full 2026 Kennesaw State schedule to plan your trip.
Nominate a hero
Fans can nominate a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces who has made an impact on their family, community or country. Selected nominees will receive an Operation Hat Trick recognition box packed with Kennesaw State gear. Nominations close Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Since 2014, Operation Hat Trick has donated more than $6.5 million to 150 nonprofits across 43 states. It was founded in memory of Navy SEALs Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, who were killed in action in Iraq in 2008.
What to expect on game day
Plans call for in-game recognition of veterans and active-duty service members, military-themed video board features, salutes to KSU students, alumni, faculty and staff who have served, and a special moment when service members in the crowd are invited to stand and be recognized by Owl Nation. KSU is asking fans to arrive early for the pregame recognitions.
Vet Tix partnership continues
For the third straight year, KSU is teaming with the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix). Fans can buy tickets to be donated to military members, and each purchase enters the buyer in a drawing for two field passes to the FIU game.
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