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At Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-3) meet the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-5).
The Golden Flashes are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +10) versus the Eagles (with an over/under of 43 points).
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Game Info for Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Stadium: Rynearson Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | -10 | -110 | -110 | 43 | -109 | -111 | -415 | +318 |
Eastern Michigan Pick Insights
- So far this season, Eastern Michigan has posted a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- In Eastern Michigan’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Eastern Michigan Stats & Insights
- Eastern Michigan ranks third-worst in total offense (259 yards per game), but has been slightly better on defense, ranking 95th with 396.7 yards allowed per game.
- Eastern Michigan ranks seventh-worst in scoring offense (17.5 points per game), but has played slightly better on defense, ranking 38th with 20.3 points allowed per game.
- Eastern Michigan sports the 23rd-best pass defense this season (186.7 passing yards allowed per game), but ranks seventh-worst on offense (146 passing yards per game).
- With 113 offensive rushing yards per game (22nd-worst) and 210 rushing yards allowed per game on defense (sixth-worst), Eastern Michigan has been struggling on both sides of the ball this year in the running game.
- Eastern Michigan ranks 11th-worst in third-down percentage (31.2%), but has been better on defense, ranking 51st with a 36% third-down percentage allowed.
- Eastern Michigan has forced nine total turnovers (37th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over six times (38th in the FBS) for +3a turnover margin of +3, 29th-ranked in college football.
Eastern Michigan’s Best Players
- Austin Smith has 834 passing yards for Eastern Michigan, completing 61.2% of his passes and collecting five touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 100 rushing yards (16.7 ypg) on 60 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaylon Jackson, has carried the ball 57 times for 297 yards (49.5 per game), scoring one time.
- Samson Evans has been handed the ball 61 times this year and racked up 284 yards (47.3 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Tanner Knue’s 210 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 39 times and has registered 25 catches and two touchdowns.
- JB Mitchell III has hauled in 18 receptions totaling 174 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Hamze Elzayat has a total of 157 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing eight throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Mikah Coleman paces the team with three sacks, and also has three TFL and nine tackles.
- Joseph Sparacio is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 27 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Bennett Walker leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording five tackles and three passes defended.
Kent State Betting Insights
- Kent State has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- In games they have played as at least 10-point underdogs this season, the Golden Flashes are 1-4 against the spread.
- Kent State games have hit the over in three out of five opportunities (60%).
Kent State Pick Insights
- Kent State has been struggling on offense, ranking fourth-worst with 262 total yards per game. It has been better on defense, surrendering 409.2 total yards per contest (108th-ranked).
- This season has been difficult for Kent State on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling only 13.3 points per contest (second-worst) and ceding 35.3 points per game (ninth-worst).
- Kent State ranks eighth-worst in passing yards per game (147), but it has been better defensively, ranking 77th in the FBS with 234.3 passing yards allowed per contest.
- In terms of rushing, this season has been rough for Kent State on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up just 115 rushing yards per game (23rd-worst) and ceding 174.8 rushing yards per game (25th-worst).
- Kent State has been outplayed on both sides of the ball on third down this season, ranking 17th-worst in third-down conversion rate (32.5%) and second-worst in third-down percentage allowed (53.2%).
- Kent State has compiled five forced turnovers (109th in the FBS) and committed four turnovers (10th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 52nd in the FBS.
Kent State’s Best Players
- Michael Alaimo has thrown for 870 yards on 57.4% passing while recording two touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Gavin Garcia, has carried the ball 88 times for 337 yards (56.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jaylen Thomas has piled up 40 carries and totaled 146 yards with one touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray has racked up 327 receiving yards on 25 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Trell Harris has caught 13 passes and compiled 233 receiving yards (38.8 per game) with one touchdown.
- Jameel Gardner Jr.’s nine grabs (on 16 targets) have netted him 121 yards (20.2 ypg).
- CJ West leads the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 13 tackles.
- Devin Nicholson, Kent State’s tackle leader, has 42 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Jalani Williams has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 15 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended to his name.
