Kennesaw State is still new to the FBS and Conference USA. And the Owls will have a new head coach in 2025 as well.
Brian Bohannon was the first head coach for KSU’s football program. He was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, which goes to the best coach in the FCS, four times and a winner of the Big South Coach of the Year accolade three times.
He helped the Owls win two Big South championships and make four appearances in the FCS playoffs, getting to the quarterfinals twice. He was 71-30 at Kennesaw State before the Owls became a member of Conference USA in 2024.
But then the Owls went 1-8 to start this past season. That led to Bohannon no longer being the head coach.
KSU hired Jacksonville Jaguars running backs coach Jerry Mack to be the next leader of the program. The Owls are now aiming to make a substantial step forward in 2025.
Here’s more about Jerry Mack and his resume.
What’s Kennesaw State Head Coach Jerry Mack’s Salary?
The details of Jerry Mack’s contract have not been widely publicized. Previous Kennesaw State head coach Brian Bohannon made $376,000 in total pay in 2024, according to USA Today.
Jerry Mack’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2025-Present | Kennesaw St. | HC |
| 2024 | Jacksonville Jaguars | RBs |
| 2021-23 | Tennessee | RBs |
| 2019-20 | Rice | AHC/OC/QBs |
| 2017-18 | Rice | OC/QBs |
| 2014-17 | NC Central | HC |
| 2012-13 | South Alabama | WRs |
| 2011 | Memphis | WRs |
| 2010 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | OC/QBs |
| 2008-09 | Central Arkansas | Pass Game Coor./WRs |
| 2006-07 | Jackson St. | WRs/TEs |
| 2004-05 | Delta St. | GA |
What’s Kennesaw State Head Coach Jerry Mack’s Record?
Jerry Mack is 0-0 in the FBS as a head coach. He went 31-15 as the head coach at North Carolina Central.
How Old Is Kennesaw State Head Coach Jerry Mack?
Jerry Mack is 44 years old.
Kennesaw State Head Coach Jerry Mack’s Background
Before coaching the Jacksonville Jaguars’ running backs, Mack was Tennessee’s running backs coach from 2021-23. In 2023, the Volunteers were 10th in the country with 204.8 rushing yards per game. Leading rusher Jaylen Wright was among the 45 running backs in the country to rush for at least 1,000 yards.
Previously, he was an associate head coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach at Rice. He’s also been a head coach at North Carolina Central, a wide receivers coach at South Alabama and Memphis, an OC and quarterbacks coach at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, a passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach at Central Arkansas, and a wide receivers/tight ends coach at Jackson State.
