Kent State at Penn State 9/15/18 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Beaver Stadium will play host to a Saturday afternoon college football contest between the Kent State Golden Flashes and Penn State Nittany Lions. The Golden Flashes started the season off with a seven point loss at Illinois and bounced back last weekend with a convincing 54-14 victory versus Howard. Jo-El Shaw rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns for Kent State, who built a 26-0 lead at halftime. The Golden Flashed gained 511 yards of total offense, but turned the ball over four times.

Through two games, Kent State ranks 38th in total offense and is scoring 39 points per game. Penn State counters with a defense that allows 376 yards and 22 points on average. The 11th ranked Penn State Nittany Lions started the season with a major scare during a seven-point home victory versus Appalachian State. On Saturday, the Nittany Lions responded in a major way with a 51-6 road triumph over in-state rival Pittsburgh. Penn State outscored Pittsburgh 37-0 in the second half and forced three turnovers on the night. Trace McSorley threw for two touchdowns and added another score on the ground.

For the season, Penn State ranks 78th in total offense and is scoring at a 48 point per game clip. Kent State will try to slow the Nittany Lions down with a defense that ranks 70th in yards allowed and gives up 22.5 points per game.