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Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

Game time: Sep 19, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Final: Kent State Golden Flashes 3 - Ohio State Buckeyes 59

Last updated: Sep 21, 1:39 PM EDT

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Kent State Golden Flashes

Record: 1-2 · FBS (I-A) · Mid-American Conference

Ohio State Buckeyes

Record: 2-1 · FBS (I-A) · Big Ten Conference

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Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

Total: Under 58.5 (100) — Loss

EV signal: Premium only

CLV: 0.0 pts vs closing line

Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 3, Ohio State Buckeyes 59

Why this play: Ohio State's ironclad defense will choke Kent State's sputtering offense, keeping the game under 58.5 points.

Quick read:

I'm taking the under on this one because the Buckeyes' D is a brick wall and Kent State's attack has been about as threatening as a wet match. When Ohio State lines up, they bring the kind of pressure that makes opposing quarterbacks feel like they're trying to thread a needle in a hurricane.

Ohio State consistently ranks near the top in limiting opponents' yardage, while Kent State has struggled to move the ball consistently, often settling for short gains that never translate into big scores. That combination usually spells a low‑scoring affair, especially when the Buckeyes can force three-and-outs and keep the clock ticking.

The only wrinkle is if Ohio State decides to go air‑balloon and the Flashes catch a lucky break, the total could creep up. Still, the odds of a fireworks show are slimmer than a pancake in a desert, so the under looks like a safe bet.

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