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+.

How to Watch Ohio vs. Kent State

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	-	-

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).

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

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	-	-

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.

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