Kent State would like to have some fun. It has not won a game yet this season, but there have been some exciting moments in close games. It needs to turn up the heat in one of its last two home games against Ohio, which is in the thick of the MAC title race.
A few weeks ago, the Bobcats lost to Miami University. But they came back with a huge win over Buffalo to get back in the hunt. After this, two of the last three games are at home, with a road game at Toledo. If they win, they can get into a bowl game.
Ohio vs Kent State: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
How to Watch: ESPNU
Venue: Dix Stadium, Kent, OH
Teams: Kent State (0-8), Ohio (5-3)
Why Ohio Will Win
Kent State is not good at many things.
It is the worst college football team at converting third downs. It also has the worst run defense in the country and gives up 46.6 points per game, which is the worst in scoring defense.
Ohio has a 5-1 record when they run for 148 yards or more, so they should be able to go crazy.
One team, Bowling Green, did not run for at least 190 yards against the Golden Flashes. But that is because it kept throwing the ball. So…
Why Kent State Will Win
How can Kent State make this more interesting?
The passing attack showed it could get going in losses to Ball State and Eastern Michigan, and the running game has been better in recent games. Ohio can be beat if Kent State can get at least four yards per carry.
If you let teams average 4.2 yards per carry, the Bobcats are 1-3. But the most important thing is to take the ball away. In the last three games, Ohio has turned the ball over eight times, but..
Ohio vs Kent State: Who Will Win?
There are no forced turnovers at Kent State. It made two in the last six games, and making a lot of mistakes here will not do anything special.
Ohio will be well-balanced and run the ball well. In the second half, Kent State’s offense will not be able to keep up with the pace.
Ohio vs Kent State Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction : Ohio 37, Kent State 16
Line : Ohio -19.5, o/u: 52.5
ATS Confidence out of 5 : 3
Must See Rating: 1.5
