The Ohio Bobcats (4-1) will square off against a familiar opponent as they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4) on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium, in a MAC battle. Look below for more important details, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Ohio vs. Kent State Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Athens, Ohio
- Stadium: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
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Ohio vs. Kent State Stats and Insights
- Ohio has totaled 51 more points than their opponents this season (10.2 per game), while Kent State has been outscored by 107 total points (21.4 per game).
- Kent State has allowed its opponents an average of 34.0 points per game this season, 13.0 more than the 21.0 Ohio has put on the board per contest.
- This year Kent State puts up just 1.8 more points per game (12.6) than Ohio surrenders (10.8).
Ohio vs. Kent State Recent Meetings
- In their past two head-to-head bouts, Kent State has taken down Ohio two times.
- The Bobcats and the Golden Flashes have been an even matchup over their last two meetings, sporting a split 1-1 record against the spread. In those two games, the two teams haven’t managed to go over the point total.
- Over their last two head-to-head matchups, Kent State has scored 65 points, while Ohio has tallied 51.
Top Performers
Ohio
- In five games for the Bobcats, Kurtis Rourke has led the way with 609 yards (121.8 yards per game) while recording five touchdowns, two interceptions and a 64.4% completion percentage.
- In addition to the stats he’s put up through the air, Rourke has also added 107 rushing yards and zero touchdowns in five games.
- As part of the Bobcats’ ground game, Sieh Bangura has run for 287 yards and zero touchdowns on 3.9 YPC.
- Bangura has eight catches (1.6 per game) for 65 yards (13.0 per game) and one touchdown in five games for the Bobcats.
- O’Shaan Allison has run for 212 yards (42.4 yards per carry) and one rushing touchdown for the Bobcats in 2023.
- Sam Wiglusz has received 34 targets in 2023 and has converted them into 21 catches (4.2 per game) for 204 yards and one TD in five games.
- With 1.0 sack to go with 4.0 TFL, 43 tackles, and one interception in five games, Bryce Houston has been a big piece of the Bobcats’ defensive unit in 2023.
- Rayyan Buell has hit the gridiron for five games, compiling 11 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one pass defended for the Bobcats.
- As part of the Bobcats’ defense, Austin Brawley has compiled two interceptions to go along with 17 tackles and two passes defended in five games.
- Keye Thompson, as part of the Bobcats’ defense, has posted 1.0 TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception in five games.
Kent State
- Gavin Garcia has run for 337 yards (67.4 per game) and two touchdowns in five games.
- Michael Alaimo has thrown for 763 yards (152.6 per game), completing 56.0% of his throws, with one touchdown and three interceptions in five games.
- Trell Harris has 13 receptions for 233 yards (46.6 per game) and one touchdown in five games.
- In five games, Chrishon McCray has 19 receptions for 234 yards (46.8 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Devin Nicholson has been wreaking havoc on defense, posting 35 tackles and 3.0 TFL for the Golden Flashes.
- On defense, CJ West has helped lead the charge with 12 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in five games.
- Nick Giacolone has 3.0 TFL, 17 tackles, and one interception in five games.
- With 19 tackles and two passes defended in five games, Bryce Sheppert has been making a big difference on defense for the Golden Flashes.