Kent State vs Ohio: Bobcats Ready to Showcase Dominant Defense in MAC Showdown

Game outlook

The Kent State Golden Flashes and the Ohio Bobcats will face off Saturday at Peden Stadium for a Mid-American Conference clash. The Bobcats have been the dominant team this season, having won their last four games since losing to San Diego State in the opener and coming into the game favored by 26. Kent State, on the other hand, is 1-4 on the season, with their only win coming against Central Connecticut and their last loss being 23-3 to Miami (OH). Neither team has any reported injuries, though Ohio's quarterback CJ Harris is missing and wide receiver Keegan Wilburn is questionable.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 10/7/2023 @ 3:30pm EST

Where: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium Stadium Golden Flashes vs Bobcats Betting Odds Moneyline: Golden Flashes +1,400 | Bobcats -4,000

Spread: Golden Flashes +26 (-110) | Bobcats -26 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 45 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio will win straight-up is 98%.

Kent St. Golden Flashes

Kent State is performing sub-optimally this season. Offensively they have scored an average of 12.6 points per game, which is close to last in the nation, and 268.8 yards per game of total offense, 130th in the country. Michael Alaimo is the team's quarterback with 763 yards passing, one touchdown and three interceptions, but has taken 18 sacks. Gavin Garcia has the best rushing record for the team with 337 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Chrishon McCray has 19 receptions and 234 yards. Defensively, Kent State is allowing 34.0 points per game and 397.8 yards per game, which ranks 119th and 92nd respectively. Devin Nicholson is the leading tackler with 35, and CJ West has 2.0 quarterback sacks. The team has seven total sacks and four interceptions. Their power ranking of 122 and 1-4 record (2-3 ATS) this season further reflects their poor performance.