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Kent State Golden Flashes

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Kent State Golden Flashes is 5-7 on the season, 7-4-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -22.4. Kent State Golden Flashes is covering the spread at 64% this season (7-4-1), well above the FBS average of 50%.

Conference: Mid-American Conference
Stadium: Dix Stadium, Kent, OH
Power Rating: -22.4
HFA Rating:2.0 pts
Record: 5-7
ATS: 7-4-1
O/U: 6-5-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Merrimack
W 21-17
Push
Push
at
Texas Tech
L 14-62
W
Over
vs
Buffalo
L 28-31
W
Over
at
Florida State
L 10-66
L
Over
at
Oklahoma
L 0-44
W
Under
vs
Massachusetts
W 42-6
W
Under
at
Toledo
L 10-45
L
Over
vs
Bowling Green
W 24-21
W
Under
at
Ball State
L 13-17
L
Under
at
Akron
W 42-35
W
Over
vs
Central Michigan
L 16-28
L
Under
at
Northern Illinois
W 35-31
W
Over

2025 Season Travel Profile

6,452 miles — ranked 68th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—391 mi391 mi
Week 1MerrimackHome (0 mi)391 mi
Week 2Texas Tech1,242 mi1,632 mi
Week 3BuffaloHome (0 mi)1,632 mi
Week 4Florida State757 mi2,389 mi
Week 5—Bye
Week 6Oklahoma967 mi3,356 mi
Week 7MassachusettsHome (0 mi)3,356 mi
Week 8Toledo125 mi3,481 mi
Week 9Bowling GreenHome (0 mi)3,481 mi
Week 10—Bye
Week 11Ball State225 mi3,705 mi
Week 12Akron11 mi3,716 mi
Week 13Central MichiganHome (0 mi)3,716 mi
Week 14Northern Illinois391 mi4,107 mi

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Offensive Struggles in First Half

Kent State was held scoreless in the first half, falling behind 14-0 early. The offense managed only 185 passing yards and a late touchdown run, indicating difficulty sustaining drives against Central Michigan's defense.

Special Teams Bright Spot

Wayne Harris provided a spark with a 59-yard punt return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to 14-9. This highlights a potential weapon for Kent State in close games.

Quarterback Performance

Dru DeShields completed 14 of 28 passes for 185 yards and added a 10-yard touchdown run late in the game. While he showed some mobility, his passing efficiency was inconsistent, which could be a concern against Northern Illinois.

Defensive Lapses in Key Moments

Kent State allowed Central Michigan to convert a fourth-down touchdown pass and gave up two rushing touchdowns, including a 10-yard run late in the game. The defense struggled to get stops when needed, especially on long drives.

Season Finale Against Northern Illinois

Kent State ends its season on Nov. 28 against Northern Illinois. The team will need to improve offensive consistency and defensive discipline to finish on a positive note.

Sources

Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

Kent State Golden Flashes — 5-7 overall, 7-4-1 ATS, power rating -22.4.