"We couldn't think of a better way to bring Football to Suntrust Park than with Kennesaw State," said Mike Plant, Braves president of development.
"(Kennesaw State Athletic Director) Vaughn Williams was integral in making this happen and we're excited to host this game for Cobb County and Kennesaw State students, faculty and alumni."
An artist's rendering of how the baseball stadium will convert for the football game was released by the Braves on Twitter:
Jacksonville State head football coach John Grass was at Suntrust Park Friday for the announcement of the game.
As it stands now, the game will be the first football contest ever played inside SunTrust Park.
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