Kent State at Ohio 10/23/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/22/2021 at 12:59 PM ET

The Kent State Golden Flashes will visit Peden Stadium to take on the Ohio Bobcats in week 8. Kent State is one game below .500 on the year following a 64-31 road loss to Western Michigan a week ago. Kent State struggled immensely on the defensive side of the ball allowing 648 total yards as 341 came on the ground. Mandela Lawrence-Burke let all Kent State defenders with eight tackles, while Montre Miller chipped in with seven.

Starting quarterback Dustin Crum threw the ball well completing 15 of 26 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns, while backup Collin Schlee added to the offense with 28 yards passing and two carries for 20 yards on the ground. Dane Cephas led  all Kent State receivers with 96 yards and one touchdown on five catches.

The Ohio Bobcats return home in week 8 after losing four of their last five games including two in a row to come into this game 1-6 on the year. The Ohio rushing attack led the way in week 7 for the Bobcats combining for 271 yards and three touchdowns on 43 carries as a team. Quarterback Armani Rogers let all ball carriers with 183 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, while completing 6 of 10 passes for 75 yards through the air.

De’Montre Tuggle chipped in for the bobcat offense with 46 yards rushing and one touchdown on 8 carries, while O’Shaan Allison added 20 yards on 10 carries. Ty Walton Let all Ohio receivers with 31 yards on one catch.

Kent State is by far the better team in this matchup and needs the win to boost the team morale heading into the second half of the year. Look for the Golden Flashes to control the clock and ball dominating a lackluster Ohio team in route to a road win. The Kent State offense will lead the way for the Golden Flashes in week 8. Final Score Prediction, the Kent State Golden Flashes win and cover ATS 41-10.

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