Peden Stadium is the venue where the Ohio Bobcats (4-1) will match up against the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Last time out, the Bobcats picked up the win over the Iowa State Cyclones, 10-7. The Golden Flashes picked up a 38-10 win last time out against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils.
Kurtis Rourke finished with 196 yards on 14-16 passing (87.5%) in the Bobcats’ last game, throwing three touchdowns, plus four rushing attempts for 33 yards. O’Shaan Allison ran for 42 yards on 13 attempts. Jacoby Jones posted 85 yards on four receptions.
For the Golden Flashes in their last game, Michael Alaimo finished with 18 completions on 30 attempts (60.0%) for 170 yards. Gavin Garcia carried the ball 17 times for 49 yards. Chrishon McCray caught 10 passes for 105 yards.
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Ohio Players to Watch
- Rourke has passed for 609 yards while completing 64.4% of his throws (56-of-87), with five touchdowns and two interceptions (152.3 yards per game). He’s also rushed 18 times for 107 yards, averaging 26.8 yards per game.
- Sieh Bangura has run for a team-high 287 yards on 74 attempts (57.4 yards per game) and zero touchdowns.
- So far this year Allison has rushed for 212 yards on 67 carries (42.4 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Sam Wiglusz has 21 receptions for a team-high 204 receiving yards (51 per game) and one touchdown.
- Tyler Walton’s stat line this year shows 16 catches for 162 yards and one touchdown. He averages 40.5 receiving yards per game.
- Jones has 147 receiving yards on eight receptions, averaging 49 yards per game.
Kent State Players to Watch
- Alaimo leads the team with 763 passing yards (152.6 yards per game) and has a 56% completion percentage this year (61-of-109) while throwing one touchdown with three interceptions.
- Garcia has rushed for a team-leading 337 yards on 87 carries (67.4 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Xavier Williams has 135 yards on 41 carries (27 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- McCray has 19 catches, leading his team with 234 yards (46.8 ypg) this season.
- Trell Harris has contributed with 13 receptions for 233 yards and one touchdown.
- Jameel Gardner Jr. has racked up 119 yards on eight receptions, averaging 39.7 yards per game.
Ohio Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Bobcats’ defense, DJ Walker has delivered in their last three games.
- Rickey Hunt has helped spur the Cats’ defense with in their last three games.
- Miles Cross has helped lead the Bobcats’ defense in their last three games with in games.
- With , Miles Fleming has helped carry the Cats’ defense over their last three games.
Kent State Recent Stat Leaders
- In the Golden Flashes’ last three contests, Jared Kelley has totaled .
- The Golden Flashes’ Jack Coulson has recorded for the Golden Flashes in their last three contests.
- The Golden Flashes’ Andrew Glass has posted in the Golden Flashes’ last three games.
- Khalib Johns has totaled eight tackles and one TFL for the Golden Flashes in their last three games.
Ohio vs. Kent State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -25 | -110 | -110 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Ohio | Kent State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 21 (112) | 12.6 (132) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 10.8 (6) | 34 (114) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (100) | 3 (8) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (15) | 5 (99) |
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