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Erik Brooks will lead the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-0) into their game against the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2) at Bulldog Stadium at Jim Sweeney Field on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.
The Bulldogs are very big favorites (currently -28) in their game versus the Golden Flashes, with the over/under being 51 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Bulldogs are -4737 and the Golden Flashes are +1563.)
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Game Info for Fresno State vs. Kent State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Fresno, California
- Stadium: Bulldog Stadium at Jim Sweeney Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | -28 | -109 | -110 | 51 | -110 | -110 | -4737 | +1563 |
Fresno State Pick Insights
- Fresno State has compiled a perfect 2-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- Fresno State has combined with its opponent to go over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Fresno State Stats & Insights
- Fresno State is averaging 400.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks 63rd in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Bulldogs rank 52nd, allowing 319.7 yards per game.
- Fresno State ranks 47th in scoring offense (34 points per game) and 62nd in scoring defense (22 points allowed per game) this season.
- From an offensive standpoint, Fresno State ranks 27th in the FBS with 291.7 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 80th in passing yards allowed per contest (225).
- Fresno State has been a bottom-25 run offense this year, ranking 22nd-worst with 108.7 rushing yards per contest. On defense, the Bulldogs are ranked 30th in the FBS (94.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, Fresno State ranks 47th in the FBS with a 45.1% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 45th in third-down conversion rate allowed (94.7).
- Fresno State has forced 10 total turnovers (first in the FBS) this season and have turned it over two times (11th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +8, the best in college football.
Fresno State’s Best Players
- Mikey Keene has recorded 870 yards (290 ypg) on 86-of-132 passing with eight touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
- Elijah Gilliam has 248 rushing yards on 58 carries with two touchdowns.
- Malik Sherrod has racked up 59 yards on 14 carries, scoring one time.
- Brooks’ 369 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 37 times and has collected 28 catches and three touchdowns.
- Jaelen Gill has caught 17 passes while averaging 59 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Jalen Moss has been the target of 22 passes and hauled in 13 catches for 92 yards, an average of 30.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Jacob Holmes has one sack to lead the team, and also has two TFL.
- Fresno State’s leading tackler, Dean Clark, has 19 tackles this year.
- Carlton Johnson leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting six tackles and three passes defended.
Kent State Betting Insights
- Kent State is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 28-point underdogs this season, the Golden Flashes are 1-1 against the spread.
- Out of Kent State’s two games with a set total, one has hit the over (50%).
Kent State Pick Insights
- Kent State ranks 14th-worst in total yards per game (302.3), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 103rd in the FBS with 394.7 total yards allowed per contest.
- Kent State has been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 13th-worst in points (16.7 per game) and 22nd-worst in points allowed (31.3 per game).
- On offense, Kent State is a bottom-25 passing attack, generating just 163.7 passing yards per game (16th-worst). Fortunately, it is dominating on the other side of the ball, giving up just 173.3 passing yards per contest (25th-best).
- Kent State has been struggling in run defense, ranking seventh-worst with 221.3 rushing yards given up per game. It has been better on offense, putting up 138.7 rushing yards per contest (86th-ranked).
- Kent State has been struggling on third down, ranking fifth-worst with a 53.7% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, generating a 40% third-down rate (74th-ranked).
- At +2, Kent State sports the 29th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with five forced turnovers (46th in the FBS) and three turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS).
Kent State’s Best Players
- Michael Alaimo has thrown for 491 yards on 54.7% passing while recording one touchdown pass with three interceptions this season.
- Gavin Garcia has rushed for 238 yards on 57 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Jaylen Thomas has been given 12 carries and totaled 71 yards with one touchdown.
- Trell Harris has totaled 11 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 208 (69.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 18 times and has one touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray has racked up 105 receiving yards (35 yards per game) on seven receptions.
- Justin Holmes’ eight grabs (on nine targets) have netted him 83 yards (27.7 ypg).
- Matt Harmon paces the team with one sack, and also has one TFL and six tackles.
- Kent State’s top-tackler, Devin Nicholson, has 22 tackles and three TFL this year.
- D.J. Miller Jr. has a team-leading one interception to go along with seven tackles and one pass defended.
