Scouting the Kennesaw State QB Room
With the status of Amari Odom and Dexter Williams II in question, we will be scouting three Kennesaw State quarterbacks in preparation of the Bulldogs’ Thursday night clash with the Owls.
Amari Odom
4 GP, 58/81 (72%) for 754 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT, and 179 rushing yards with 2 rushing touchdowns.
For his efforts, Odom has earned a 76.6 PFF grade through 208 snaps this season.
Let’s take a deeper dive into his numbers.
Passing Numbers by Level
At LOS or Behind | 17/22 (77%) for 109 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
0-9 Yards Downfield | 23/30 (77%) for 187 yards, 1 TD & 0 INTs
10-19 Yards Downfield | 11/16 (69%) for 196 yards, 0 TDs & 1 INT
20+ Yards Downfield | 7/10 (70%) for 262 yards, 3 TDs & 0 INTs
Passing Pressure
Kept Clean | 53/68 (78%) for 636 yards, 3 TDs & 1 INT
Under Pressure | 5/13 (37%) for 118 yards, 1 TD & 0 INTs
Not Blitzed | 43/55 (78%) for 600 yards, 4 TDs & 0 INTs
When Blitzed | 15/26 (52%) for 154 yards, 0 TDs & 1 INT
Dexter Williams II
3 GP, 23/53 (43%) for 247 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT, and 75 rushing yards with 1 rushing touchdown.
After losing his starting job to Odom, Williams II has earned a 44.5 PFF grade through 111 snaps this season.
Let’s take a deeper dive into his numbers.
Passing Numbers by Level
At LOS or Behind | 6/8 (75%) for 15 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
0-9 Yards Downfield | 11/21 (52%) for 83 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
10-19 Yards Downfield | 4/8 (50%) for 79 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
20+ Yards Downfield | 2/10 (20%) for 70 yards, 0 TDs & 1 INT
Passing Pressure
Kept Clean | 20/38 (53%) for 185 yards, 0 TDs & 1 INT
Under Pressure | 3/15 (20%) for 62 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
Not Blitzed | 17/41 (42%) for 133 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
When Blitzed | 6/12 (50%) for 114 yards, 0 TDs & 1 INT
Tommy Ulatowski
Ulatowski has only attempted 5 passes in 2025, but was the last quarterback to take the field for Kennesaw State after Odom exited the game versus MTSU. As Kent State’s primary starter last season, Ulatowski threw for 1,358 yards with 15 passing touchdowns and 8 interceptions on a 46% completion percentage.
Who Will Start?
Former Indiana and Georgia Southern QB Dexter Williams II began the season as the starter, but was drastically outshined and eventually beaten out by Wofford transfer Amari Odom. As a redshirt sophomore, Odom has fueled the Owls’ up-tempo offense with consistent accuracy and great mobility at 6’4. After the bye week, Kennesaw State head coach Jerry Mack has stated that both quarterbacks are still banged up, opening the door for Tommy Ulatowski to start his first game for the Owls. If Odom or Williams II are able to play, it will be interesting to see if their effectiveness is severely hampered. Regardless of who starts, expect several targets and carries to go to star receiver Gabriel Benyard. The slot weapon leads the offense with 22 receptions for 363 yards and 3 touchdowns.
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