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The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-6) will host the Buffalo Bulls (2-5) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Golden Flashes are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) against the Bulls (with an over/under of 43 points).
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Game Info for Buffalo vs. Kent State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Kent, Ohio
- Stadium: Dix Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | -7 | -109 | -111 | 43 | -110 | -110 | -274 | +218 |
Buffalo Pick Insights
- Buffalo is 4-3-0 ATS this season.
- Buffalo is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Buffalo’s seven games with a set total.
Buffalo Stats & Insights
- It’s been a difficult stretch for Buffalo, which ranks 20th-worst in total offense (323 yards per game) and 22nd-worst in total defense (422.4 yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- With 32.1 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS, Buffalo has had to lean on their 86th-ranked offense (26.1 points per contest) to keep them in games.
- Buffalo is totaling 196.4 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 104th in the FBS. The defense ranks 70th, giving up 226.3 passing yards per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 13th-worst in the FBS (196.1 rushing yards allowed per game), Buffalo has put up better results offensively, ranking 101st in the FBS by putting up 126.6 rushing yards per game.
- Buffalo ranks 11th-worst in third-down percentage (30.8%), but has been better on defense, ranking 53rd with a 36.2% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Buffalo ranks 36th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 12 turnovers (20th in the FBS) while committing 10 (74th in the FBS).
Buffalo’s Best Players
- Cole Snyder has 1,337 passing yards for Buffalo, completing 59.1% of his passes and throwing 11 touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- Ron Cook Jr. has racked up 330 yards on 81 carries while finding paydirt four times. He’s also caught 19 passes for 154 yards (22 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Mike Washington has been handed the ball 66 times this year and racked up 295 yards (42.1 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Darrell Harding Jr.’s 239 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 22 times and has registered 14 catches and three touchdowns.
- Marlyn Johnson has hauled in 24 receptions totaling 234 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Cole Harrity has a total of 196 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 26 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Max Michel paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 16 tackles.
- So far Devin Grant leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 31 tackles, one TFL, and four interceptions this season.
Kent State Betting Insights
- Kent State has covered the spread once in six games this year.
- Kent State is 1-5 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this season.
- Kent State games have hit the over in four out of six opportunities (66.7%).
Kent State Pick Insights
- Kent State’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, generating 273.6 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 79th with 381.9 total yards ceded per contest.
- Kent State has plenty of room to improve, as it ranks second-worst in points per game (13.4) this season and 16th-worst in points surrendered per game (34.3).
- Kent State ranks 10th-worst in passing yards per game (151.7), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 56th in the FBS with 217.7 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- With 121.9 rushing yards per game on offense, Kent State ranks 105th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 100th, surrendering 164.1 rushing yards per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been difficult for Kent State on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging a 30.7% third-down conversion percentage (10th-worst) and conceding a 50% conversion rate (sixth-worst).
- After forcing six turnovers (109th in the FBS) and turning the ball over seven times (35th in the FBS) this season, Kent State owns the 76th-ranked turnover margin of -1.
Kent State’s Best Players
- Michael Alaimo leads Kent State with 881 yards on 72-of-130 passing with two touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Gavin Garcia is his team’s leading rusher with 96 carries for 374 yards, or 53.4 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
- Jaylen Thomas has racked up 240 yards (on 63 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray has hauled in 397 receiving yards on 30 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Trell Harris has put together a 257-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 15 passes on 28 targets.
- Luke Floriea has racked up 143 reciving yards (20.4 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- CJ West has two sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 17 tackles.
- Devin Nicholson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 47 tackles and three TFL.
- Jalani Williams has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 15 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended to his name.
