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Rynearson Stadium is the venue where the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-3) will battle the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-5) on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
The Golden Flashes are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) against the Eagles (with an over/under of 40.5 points).
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Game Info for Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Stadium: Rynearson Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | -7 | -108 | -112 | 40.5 | -112 | -108 | -302 | +243 |
Eastern Michigan Pick Insights
- Eastern Michigan has a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Eastern Michigan has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 7 points or more this season (0-1).
- In Eastern Michigan’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Eastern Michigan Stats & Insights
- Eastern Michigan ranks second-worst in total offense (259 yards per game), but has played a little better on defense, ranking 93rd with 396.7 yards allowed per game.
- While Eastern Michigan’s defense ranks 37th with 20.3 points allowed per game, the Eagles have been slightly less successful on offense, ranking sixth-worst (17.5 points per game).
- While Eastern Michigan ranks seventh-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 146 passing yards per game, it’s been a different story with the defense, which ranks 22nd-best (186.7 passing yards per game allowed).
- It’s been a hard stretch for Eastern Michigan in terms of running the ball, ranking 21st-worst in rushing offense (113 rushing yards per game) and fifth-worst in rushing defense (210 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- Eastern Michigan has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking 10th-worst with a 31.2% third-down conversion rate. Defensively, the Eagles rank 50th in the FBS (36% third-down percentage allowed).
- With nine forced turnovers (39th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (35th in the FBS), Eastern Michigan’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 28th in college football.
Eastern Michigan’s Best Players
- Austin Smith has thrown for 834 yards (139 ypg) to lead Eastern Michigan, completing 61.2% of his passes and collecting five touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 100 rushing yards on 60 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Jaylon Jackson has 297 rushing yards on 57 carries with one touchdown.
- Samson Evans has racked up 284 yards on 61 carries, scoring three times.
- Tanner Knue’s leads his squad with 210 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 25 receptions (out of 39 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- JB Mitchell III has put up a 174-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 18 passes on 31 targets.
- Hamze Elzayat has compiled eight catches for 157 yards, an average of 26.2 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Mikah Coleman paces the team with three sacks, and also has three TFL and nine tackles.
- Joseph Sparacio is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 27 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Bennett Walker leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up five tackles and three passes defended.
Kent State Betting Insights
- Kent State has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- Kent State is 1-4 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this season.
- Kent State has gone over in three of their five games with a set total (60%).
Kent State Pick Insights
- Kent State has been struggling offensively, ranking fourth-worst with 262 total yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, surrendering 409.2 total yards per contest (106th-ranked).
- Kent State has been unproductive on both offense and defense this season, ranking second-worst in points (13.3 per game) and 11th-worst in points surrendered (35.3 per game).
- Kent State ranks eighth-worst in passing yards per game (147), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 77th in the FBS with 234.3 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Kent State has struggled on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking 23rd-worst in rushing yards (115 per game) and 25th-worst in rushing yards surrendered (174.8 per game).
- Kent State has lots of room to get better on third down, as it ranks 17th-worst in third-down conversion rate (32.5%) and are second-worst in third-down rate allowed (53.2%).
- With five forced turnovers (109th in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (10th in the FBS) this season, Kent State ranks 53rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +1.
Kent State’s Best Players
- Michael Alaimo has racked up 870 yards on 57.4% passing while collecting two touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Gavin Garcia, has carried the ball 88 times for 337 yards (56.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jaylen Thomas has run for 146 yards across 40 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray has totaled 25 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 327 (54.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 42 times and has two touchdowns.
- Trell Harris has caught 13 passes and compiled 233 receiving yards (38.8 per game) with one touchdown.
- Jameel Gardner Jr. has racked up 121 reciving yards (20.2 ypg) this season.
- CJ West has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 13 tackles.
- Kent State’s top-tackler, Devin Nicholson, has 42 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Jalani Williams has a team-leading one interception to go along with 15 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
