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