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One of the best wideouts in college football will be on display when Gage Larvadain and the Miami (OH) RedHawks (3-1) visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The RedHawks are very heavy favorites (currently -15) in their matchup versus the Golden Flashes, with the over/under at 49 points. (On the moneyline, the RedHawks are -703 and the Golden Flashes are +496.)
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Game Info for Miami (OH) vs. Kent State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 2:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | -15 | -110 | -110 | 49 | -110 | -110 | -703 | +496 |
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- Miami (OH) has covered the spread twice in three games this season.
- Miami (OH) has gone over in two of three games with a set total (66.7%).
Miami (OH) Stats & Insights
- Miami (OH) sports the 51st-ranked offense this year (416.3 yards per game), and have been less effective on defense, ranking 21st-worst with 422 yards allowed per game.
- Miami (OH) is averaging 34.3 points per game on offense this season (41st in the FBS), and is surrendering 27.5 points per game (91st) on the other side of the ball.
- Miami (OH) ranks 91st in pass offense (220.8 passing yards per game) and 104th in pass defense (256.5 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Miami (OH) is totaling 195.5 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 33rd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 102nd, giving up 165.5 rushing yards per contest.
- Miami (OH) is putting up a 37.5% third-down percentage on offense (87th in the FBS), and ranks 98th on defense with a 43.4% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With five forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (50th in the FBS), Miami (OH) (0) has the 67th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert has racked up 846 yards (211.5 ypg) on 51-of-83 passing with nine touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 82 rushing yards (20.5 ypg) on 22 carries.
- Rashad Amos has 214 rushing yards on 43 carries with one touchdown.
- Jordan Brunson has been handed the ball 11 times this year and racked up 131 yards (32.8 per game) with one touchdown.
- Larvadain’s team-leading 455 yards as a receiver have come on 19 receptions (out of 27 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Joe Wilkins has put together a 116-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 10 passes on 17 targets.
- Miles Marshall has a total of 81 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in five passes.
- Brian Ugwu has collected 1.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up one TFL and 16 tackles.
- Matthew Salopek is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 25 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Michael Dowell leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording nine tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Kent State Betting Insights
- Kent State has covered the spread once in three games this year.
- Kent State is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 15 points or more this season.
- Kent State hase hit the over in two of three games with a set total (66.7%).
Kent State Pick Insights
- Kent State has plenty of room to get better, as it ranks sixth-worst in total yards per game (284.5) and 19th-worst in total yards allowed per game (424.3).
- This season has been difficult for Kent State on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up just 15 points per game (sixth-worst) and ceding 36.8 points per game (10th-worst).
- Kent State’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 11th-worst in the FBS with 148.3 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, surrendering 222.5 passing yards per contest (64th-ranked).
- Kent State’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, surrendering 201.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 88th with 136.3 rushing yards per contest.
- Kent State’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, allowing a 56.9% third-down conversion rate, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 94th with a 56.9% third-down rate.
- Kent State has accumulated five forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) and committed three turnovers (13th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 34th in the FBS.
Kent State’s Best Players
- Michael Alaimo leads Kent State with 593 yards on 43-of-79 passing with one touchdown compared to three interceptions this season.
- Gavin Garcia has rushed 70 times for 288 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Xavier Williams has totaled 126 yards on 37 carries with one touchdown.
- Trell Harris leads his squad with 233 receiving yards on 13 receptions with one touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray has nine receptions (on 18 targets) for a total of 129 yards (32.3 yards per game) this year.
- Justin Holmes’ 10 targets have resulted in eight catches for 83 yards.
- CJ West paces the team with one sack, and also has two TFL and nine tackles.
- Devin Nicholson is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 29 tackles and three TFL.
- Nick Giacolone has a team-leading one interception to go along with 15 tackles, three TFL, and one pass defended.
