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Kennesaw State’s dynamic defense pays dividends for team’s offensive playmakers

Kennesaw State’s Dorian Walker, top, and Anthony Gore double-team Alabama State quarterback Kobie Jones on a stop in September. Defensive pressure has been a constant in the Owls’ success this season, with turnovers providing more opportunities for the team’s offense to work.

Kelly J. Huff

KENNESAW — Chandler Burks said he has stood on the sideline this season, knowing the Kennesaw State defense was about to make a big play.

He and his teammates could sense it.

“Yeah, there have been times,” the Owls’ quarterback said. “I was talking to (offensive lineman) Zach Mitchler, and I told him, ‘We’re about to get an (interception).