Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 2

The Kent State Golden Flashes (0-1) will visit the Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.

The Golden Flashes are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +33.5) against the Sooners (with an over/under of 72.5 points).

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Game Info and Betting Lines for Oklahoma vs. Kent State

• Game Day: Saturday, September 10, 2022
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Norman, Oklahoma
• Stadium: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

Oklahoma Betting Insights

• Oklahoma put together a 7-5-0 ATS record last year.
• Oklahoma covered the spread once when favored by 33.5 points or more last season (in two opportunities).
• Last season, seven Oklahoma games went over the point total.

Oklahoma Stats & Insights

• Last year, Oklahoma averaged just 2.8 more points per game (39.1) than Kent State surrendered (36.3).
• Oklahoma was 4-1 against the spread and 6-0 overall in games when it recorded over 36.3 points last season.
• When Kent State allowed fewer than 39.1 points last year, it had a 4-3 record against the spread and a 5-2 record overall.
• Oklahoma collected 20.7 fewer yards per game (450.7) than Kent State gave up per matchup (471.4) last year.
• Oklahoma was 4-0 against the spread and 4-0 overall when the team piled up over 471.4 yards last season.
• In games Kent State limited its opponents to fewer than 450.7 yards last year, it had a 2-3 record ATS and a 3-2 record overall.
• Last season Oklahoma piled up 186.9 yards per game on the ground, 18.5 fewer than Kent State allowed per outing (205.4).
• Last year Oklahoma had a 4-1 ATS record and a 5-0 overall record in games the team rushed for over 205.4 yards.
• Last season, Kent State was 5-2 against the spread and 6-1 overall when holding opponents to fewer than 186.9 yards on the ground.
• Oklahoma turned the ball over 13 times last year, 11 fewer than Kent State forced turnovers (24).

Oklahoma’s Best Players

• Last year Caleb Williams put up 1,915 passing yards — including a 64.5% completion percentage — with 21 touchdowns and four interceptions (147.3 yards per game). His rushing performance consisted of 78 carries for 438 yards and six TDs.
• Last season Kennedy Brooks took 197 carries for 1,249 yards (96.1 per game) and scored 13 touchdowns.
• Marvin Mims picked up 32 receptions for 705 yards and five touchdowns last season. He was targeted 40 times, and averaged 54.2 yards per game.
• Mike Woods tacked on 400 yards on 35 grabs with two touchdowns. He was targeted 53 times, and averaged 30.8 receiving yards per game.
• Mario Williams hauled in 35 passes for 380 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 29.2 yards per game last season.
• Nik Bonitto’s hard work last season produced a stat line of 7.0 sacks, 11.0 TFL and 40 tackles.
• Last season Pat Fields averaged 75 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two interceptions.
• Last season Delarrin Turner-Yell had a huge stat line of three interceptions, 48 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

Kent State Betting Insights

• Kent State won six games against the spread last year, failing to cover eight times.
• Kent State and its opponent combined to go over the point total six out of 14 times last season.

Kent State Stats & Insights

• Last year Kent State racked up 7.2 more points per game (33.0) than Oklahoma surrendered (25.8).
• Kent State was 6-3 against the spread and 7-2 overall in games when it scored more than 25.8 points last year.
• Last season Oklahoma had a 4-5 record against the spread and an 8-1 record overall in games when it held opponents to less than 33.0 points.
• Kent State racked up 493.4 yards per game last year, 104.2 more yards than the 389.2 Oklahoma allowed per outing.
• When Kent State amassed over 389.2 yards last season, the team was 6-3 against the spread and 7-2 overall.
• In games Oklahoma held its opponents to less than 493.4 yards last season, it had a 4-5 record ATS and a 7-2 record overall.
• Last season Kent State piled up 248.7 yards per game on the ground, 121.3 more than Oklahoma allowed per outing (127.4).
• Kent State had a 6-4 ATS record and a 7-3 overall record when the team rushed for over 127.4 yards last season.
• Last season, Oklahoma was 7-4 against the spread and 10-1 overall when holding opponents to less than 248.7 rushing yards.
• Last year Kent State had 12 turnovers, 12 fewer than Oklahoma had takeaways (24).

Kent State’s Best Players

• Dustin Crum threw for 3,187 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. He also chipped in with his legs, collecting 12 touchdowns while racking up 703 yards.
• Marquez Cooper compiled 1,205 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground during last year’s campaign.
• Last season Xavier Williams rushed for 812 yards. He also scored three total touchdowns.
• Dante Cephas was targeted 8.8 times per game and racked up 1,240 receiving yards and nine touchdowns over the course of 2021.
• Keshunn Abram collected three touchdowns and had 699 receiving yards (49.9 ypg) in 2021.
• Nykeim Johnson played his way to three receiving touchdowns and 626 receiving yards (44.7 ypg) last season.
• Last year CJ West collected 4.0 sacks, 7.0 TFL and 32 tackles.
• Dean Clark put together a great stat line last year, tallying 85 tackles and 2.0 TFL.
• A year ago Montre Miller collected 33 tackles and four passes defended as well as four interceptions.