Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 14

Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 14

Updated Oct. 14, 2023 11:49 a.m. ET
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At Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, Jaylon Jackson and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-3) play the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-5).

Want to watch this game? You can find it on CBS Sports Network.

Learn more about the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Kent State Golden Flashes.

How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State

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Eastern Michigan's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/1/2023 vs. Howard W 33-23 -
9/9/2023 at Minnesota L 25-6 +20
9/16/2023 vs. UMass W 19-17 -7.5
9/23/2023 at Jacksonville State L 21-0 +6.5
9/30/2023 at Central Michigan L 26-23 +9.5
10/7/2023 vs. Ball State W 24-10 -2
10/14/2023 vs. Kent State -
10/21/2023 at Northern Illinois - -
10/28/2023 vs. Western Michigan - -
11/8/2023 at Toledo - -
11/14/2023 vs. Akron - -
11/21/2023 at Buffalo - -

Eagles 2023 Stats & Insights

  • While Eastern Michigan ranks 93rd in total defense with 396.7 yards allowed per game, the team's offensive unit has been slightly worse, ranking second-worst (259 yards per game).
  • Eastern Michigan has struggled in the passing game, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS (146 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 22nd-best on the other side of the ball, allowing just 186.7 passing yards per game.
  • While the Eagles' defense ranks 37th with 20.3 points allowed per game, they've been a little worse on offense, ranking sixth-worst (17.5 points per game).
  • With 113 offensive rushing yards per game (21st-worst) and 210 rushing yards allowed per game on defense (fifth-worst), the Eagles have been getting outplayed on both sides of the ball this year in the running game.
  • Eastern Michigan has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking 10th-worst with a 31.2% third-down percentage. On defense, the Eagles rank 50th in the FBS (36% third-down conversion rate allowed).
  • With nine forced turnovers (39th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (35th in the FBS), the Eagles (+3) have the 28th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Austin Smith QB 834 YDS (61.2%) / 5 TD / 3 INT
100 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 16.7 RUSH YPG
Samson Evans RB 284 YDS / 3 TD / 47.3 YPG / 4.7 YPC
Jaylon Jackson RB 297 YDS / 1 TD / 49.5 YPG / 5.2 YPC
7 REC / 72 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12 REC YPG
Hamze Elzayat WR 8 REC / 157 YDS / 2 TD / 26.2 YPG
Joseph Sparacio LB 27 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Chase Kline LB 15 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Mikah Coleman DL 9 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Justin Jefferson LB 7 TKL / 1 TFL

Kent State's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
8/31/2023 at UCF L 56-6 +35.5
9/9/2023 at Arkansas L 28-6 +38
9/16/2023 vs. Cent. Conn. St. W 38-10 +38
9/23/2023 at Fresno State L 53-10 +27.5
9/30/2023 vs. Miami (OH) L 23-3 +14
10/7/2023 at Ohio L 42-17 +25
10/14/2023 at Eastern Michigan -
10/21/2023 vs. Buffalo - -
11/1/2023 at Akron - -
11/8/2023 vs. Bowling Green - -
11/18/2023 at Ball State - -
11/25/2023 vs. Northern Illinois - -

Golden Flashes 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Kent State has not been getting things done offensively, ranking fourth-worst with 262 total yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, giving up 409.2 total yards per contest (106th-ranked).
  • Kent State's passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, registering 147 passing yards per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 77th with 234.3 passing yards ceded per contest.
  • The Golden Flashes have lots of room to improve, as they rank second-worst in points per game (13.3) this season and 11th-worst in points allowed per game (35.3).
  • The Golden Flashes have struggled on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking 23rd-worst in rushing yards (115 per game) and 25th-worst in rushing yards allowed (174.8 per game).
  • Kent State has plenty of room to get better on third down, as it ranks 17th-worst in third-down conversion percentage (32.5%) and are second-worst in third-down rate allowed (53.2%).
  • With five forced turnovers (109th in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (10th in the FBS) this season, the Golden Flashes rank 53rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +1.

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Chrishon McCray WR 25 REC / 327 YDS / 2 TD / 54.5 YPG
Gavin Garcia RB 337 YDS / 2 TD / 56.2 YPG / 3.8 YPC
Michael Alaimo QB 870 YDS (57.4%) / 2 TD / 4 INT
-51 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -8.5 RUSH YPG
Trell Harris WR 13 REC / 233 YDS / 1 TD / 38.8 YPG
Devin Nicholson LB 42 TKL / 3 TFL
Nick Giacolone LB 22 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
CJ West DL 13 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Bryce Sheppert S 24 TKL / 0 TFL
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