They were led by fourth-year head coach Brian Bohannon and played their home games at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia as fourth-year members of the Big South Conference.

The Owls received the Big South's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs.

[2] Quarterback Chandler Burks was named preseason offensive player of the year and linebacker Bryson Armstrong was named the preseason defensive player of the year.

Offense Chandler Burks – QB Darnell Holland – RB Justin Sumpter – WR C.J.

Collins – OL Joseph Alexander – OL Ryan Warrior – OL Defense Desmond Johnson – DL McKenzie Billingslea – DL Bryson Armstrong – LB Anthony Gore, Jr. – LB Jace White – DB Dorian Walker – DB Special teams Justin Thompson – K Drew McCracken – LS Honorable mention Shaquil Terry – RB/KR Nicholas Jones – P