Kent State vs Fresno State Picks and Prediction – 9/24/2023

The Kent State Golden Flashes go back on the road this week to Fresno, CA for a game against the Fresno State Bulldogs. Kent State is one game below .500 following a 28 point win last week to end a 2 game skid. For more College Football Action see our College Football Picks. The Kent State offense had their best game of the season against Central Connecticut scoring 38 points on 467 total yards including 295 through the air. Defensively the Golden Flashes shined as well giving up just 10 points on 153 total yards.

Michael Alaimo carried the Kent State offense against Central Connecticut completing 12 passes for 172 yards and one score and ran the ball five times for 18 yards and one touchdown in the game. Gavin Garcia was the top ball carrier overall with 125 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, while Jaylen Thomas chipped in 70 yards and one touchdown on 7 carries. Trell Harris was the top receiver for Kent State with 94 yards and one touchdown on three grabs.

The Fresno State Bulldogs go back home this week rolling through the year undefeated at 3-0 following a 29 point blowout of Arizona State. Defensively Fresno State dominated the game allowing just 230 yards and no points after forcing 8 turnovers in four quarters. Offensively Fresno State got what they wanted scoring 29 points on 350 total yards of offense as 281 came through the air. 

Mikey Keene dominated the Arizona State defense completing 32 passes for 281 yards and two scores in the game. Elijah Gilliam led the way on the ground for Fresno State with 69 yards on 18 carries. Erik Brooks boasted a team high 104 yards on 11 receptions. Jaelen Gill and Jalen Moss combined for 118 yards on 12 catches to go along with one score each.