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Knoxville Native Returns Home to Face Tennessee
15 Sep
Summary
- Kennesaw State kicker Daniel Kinney returns to his hometown.
- Kinney played high school football at Bearden in Knoxville.
- Kinney had a strong freshman season for Kennesaw State in 2024.
No. 14 Tennessee is set to host Kennesaw State this Saturday in a Week 3 college football matchup at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on SEC Network.
This game marks the first-ever meeting between Tennessee and Kennesaw State. A notable figure in the contest will be Kennesaw State's redshirt freshman kicker, Daniel Kinney, who returns to his hometown of Knoxville.
Kinney, a former standout at Bearden High School, was a key player for the Bulldogs from 2020-2024. His high school coach lauded his strong leg and athletic ability, noting he could have excelled in other positions. Kinney also played soccer, reaching two state championship games before an ACL injury ended his soccer career.
During his freshman year in 2024, Kinney appeared in four games for Kennesaw State, successfully converting six of seven field goal attempts and five of six extra points. He also recorded three touchbacks on five kickoffs. This season, Kinney has continued his performance, making five of six extra-point attempts and a 29-yard field goal.
