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The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-6) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Dix Stadium versus the Buffalo Bulls (2-5).
The Golden Flashes are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) against the Bulls (with an over/under of 44 points).
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Game Info for Buffalo vs. Kent State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | -7 | -109 | -111 | 44 | -111 | -109 | -272 | +219 |
Buffalo Pick Insights
- Buffalo has gone 4-3-0 ATS this season.
- Buffalo is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 7-point favorites.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Buffalo’s seven games with a set total.
Buffalo Stats & Insights
- Buffalo ranks 20th-worst in total offense (323 yards per game) and 22nd-worst in total defense (422.4 yards per game allowed) this season.
- Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 20th-worst in the FBS (32.1 points allowed per game), Buffalo has had more success offensively, ranking 86th in the FBS by totaling 26.1 points per game.
- Buffalo is totaling 196.4 passing yards per game on offense (103rd in the FBS), and ranks 70th defensively with 226.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- With 196.1 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS, Buffalo has had to lean on their 101st-ranked running game (126.6 rushing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Buffalo ranks 10th-worst in third-down percentage (30.8%), but has played better on defense, ranking 52nd with a 36.2% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Buffalo has forced 12 total turnovers (19th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (74th in the FBS) for +2a turnover margin of +2, 36th-ranked in college football.
Buffalo’s Best Players
- Cole Snyder has thrown for 1,337 yards (191 ypg) to lead Buffalo, completing 59.1% of his passes and recording 11 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season.
- Ron Cook Jr. has racked up 330 yards on 81 carries while finding the end zone four times as a runner. He’s also caught 19 passes for 154 yards (22 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Mike Washington has collected 295 yards on 66 attempts, scoring two times.
- Darrell Harding Jr. has hauled in 14 receptions for 239 yards (34.1 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Marlyn Johnson has put up a 234-yard season so far with four touchdowns, hauling in 24 passes on 35 targets.
- Cole Harrity has been the target of 39 passes and compiled 26 receptions for 196 yards, an average of 28 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Max Michel paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 16 tackles.
- So far Devin Grant leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 31 tackles, one TFL, and four interceptions this season.
Kent State Betting Insights
- Kent State is 1-5-0 against the spread this year.
- Kent State has a 1-5 record against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this year.
- Kent State has gone over in four of their six games with a set total (66.7%).
Kent State Pick Insights
- Kent State’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, posting 273.6 total yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 79th with 381.9 total yards allowed per contest.
- This season has been hard for Kent State on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up only 13.4 points per game (second-worst) and surrendering 34.3 points per game (16th-worst).
- Kent State’s passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 151.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 56th with 217.7 passing yards allowed per contest.
- From an offensive angle, Kent State is compiling 121.9 rushing yards per game (105th-ranked). It ranks 100th in the FBS on defense (164.1 rushing yards given up per game).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been ugly for Kent State on both offense and defense, as it is posting a 30.7% third-down conversion percentage (ninth-worst) and allowing a 50% conversion rate (sixth-worst).
- Kent State sports a -1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 76th in the FBS.
Kent State’s Best Players
- Michael Alaimo has 881 passing yards, or 125.9 per game, so far this season. He has completed 55.4% of his passes and has recorded two touchdowns with four interceptions.
- The team’s top rusher, Gavin Garcia, has carried the ball 96 times for 374 yards (53.4 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jaylen Thomas has racked up 63 carries and totaled 240 yards with one touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray’s 397 receiving yards (56.7 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 30 catches on 54 targets with two touchdowns.
- Trell Harris has recorded 257 receiving yards (36.7 yards per game) and one touchdown on 15 receptions.
- Luke Floriea’s 28 targets have resulted in 12 catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
- CJ West has two sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 17 tackles.
- Devin Nicholson, Kent State’s leading tackler, has 47 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Nick Giacolone leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 25 tackles, three TFL, and one pass defended.
