Kent State vs Penn State Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA on Saturday to play the No. 8 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. Kent State dropped to 0-3 following its 71-0 loss on Saturday to the Tennessee Volunteers. Kent State's defense gave up 740 yards of total offense, while the Golden Flashes were held to 112 yards of total offense. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our college football picks.

Kent State quarterback Devin Kargman has thrown for 432 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Kargman has been sacked six times. Ky Thomas is the leading rusher with 89 yards, while the leading receiver is Luke Floriea with 209 yards and two touchdown receptions. Linebacker Rocco Nicholl is the leading tackler with 19. Kent State's defense has made six quarterback sacks and one interception.

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 2-0. Penn State opened the season with a 34-12 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers, followed by a 34-27 win over the Bowling Green Falcons. Penn State gained 438 yards of total offense versus Bowling Green, but the Nittany Lions gave up 375 yards of total offense to the Falcons. 

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 420 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. Allar has been sacked twice. Nicholas Singleton is the leading rusher with 233 yards and two touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Tyler Warren with 176 yards and one touchdown reception. Safety Jaylen Reed is the leading tackler with 12. Penn State's defense has made two quarterback sacks and three interceptions.

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 2-0 but have not won with the authority many thought they would, but on Saturday at home will run up a big score against Kent State behind the running game and passing of quarterback Drew Allar. Through two games Allar has thrown five touchdown passes and will dissect the secondary of the Golden Flashes after the Nittany Lions’ running game opens the passing lanes. Final Score Prediction, Penn State Nittany Lions win and cover ATS 57-3.