Ohio vs. Kent State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 7

Ohio vs. Kent State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 7

Updated Oct. 7, 2023 1:32 p.m. ET
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On Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4) will visit Kurtis Rourke and the Ohio Bobcats (4-1).

The Bobcats' matchup against the Golden Flashes will be airing on ESPN+.

Learn more about the Ohio Bobcats and the Kent State Golden Flashes.

How to Watch Ohio vs. Kent State

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  • When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
  • Location: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio
  • TV: Watch on ESPN+

Ohio's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
8/26/2023 at San Diego State L 20-13 +2
9/2/2023 vs. LIU Post W 27-10 +2
9/9/2023 at Florida Atlantic W 17-10 +3.5
9/16/2023 vs. Iowa State W 10-7 +2.5
9/23/2023 at Bowling Green W 38-7 -13
10/7/2023 vs. Kent State -
10/14/2023 at Northern Illinois - -
10/21/2023 vs. Western Michigan - -
10/28/2023 vs. Miami (OH) - -
11/7/2023 at Buffalo - -
11/15/2023 vs. Central Michigan - -
11/24/2023 at Akron - -

Bobcats 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Ohio has struggled on offense, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS (322.4 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks third-best in the nation, allowing only 235.4 yards per game.
  • While Ohio ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 184.2 passing yards per game, it's been a different situation with the defense, which ranks 14th-best (170.6 passing yards per game allowed).
  • The Bobcats rank 107th in points scored this year (21 points per game), but they've been thriving on defense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 10.8 points allowed per game.
  • The Bobcats own the 90th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (138.2 per game), and they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best with only 64.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
  • Defensively, Ohio has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking eighth-best by allowing a 27% third-down percentage. The team's offense ranks 50th (43.1% third-down percentage).
  • The Bobcats rank 35th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (ninth in the FBS) and committing nine (101st in the FBS).

Ohio 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Kurtis Rourke QB 609 YDS (64.4%) / 5 TD / 2 INT
107 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 21.4 RUSH YPG
Sieh Bangura RB 287 YDS / 0 TD / 57.4 YPG / 3.9 YPC
8 REC / 65 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13 REC YPG
O'Shaan Allison RB 212 YDS / 1 TD / 42.4 YPG / 3.2 YPC
Sam Wiglusz WR 21 REC / 204 YDS / 1 TD / 40.8 YPG
Bryce Houston LB 43 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Rayyan Buell DT 11 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Austin Brawley S 17 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Keye Thompson LB 18 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

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 -
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 been struggling on offense, ranking fourth-worst with 268.8 total yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering 397.8 total yards per contest (93rd-ranked).
  • Kent State ranks 10th-worst in passing yards per game (152.6), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 61st in the FBS with 221.2 passing yards surrendered per contest.
  • The Golden Flashes have lots of room to get better, as they rank second-worst in points per game (12.6) this season and 15th-worst in points surrendered per game (34).
  • The Golden Flashes have struggled on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking 23rd-worst in rushing yards (116.2 per game) and 24th-worst in rushing yards surrendered (176.6 per game).
  • In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been hard for Kent State on both offense and defense, as it is compiling a 33.3% third-down conversion rate (22nd-worst) and conceding a 50.8% conversion rate (fourth-worst).
  • After forcing five turnovers (101st in the FBS) and turning the ball over three times (fifth in the FBS) this season, the Golden Flashes own the 35th-ranked turnover margin of +2.

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Gavin Garcia RB 337 YDS / 2 TD / 67.4 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Michael Alaimo QB 763 YDS (56%) / 1 TD / 3 INT
-33 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.6 RUSH YPG
Trell Harris WR 13 REC / 233 YDS / 1 TD / 46.6 YPG
Chrishon McCray WR 19 REC / 234 YDS / 0 TD / 46.8 YPG
Devin Nicholson LB 35 TKL / 3 TFL
CJ West DL 12 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Nick Giacolone LB 17 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Bryce Sheppert S 19 TKL / 0 TFL
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