St. Francis (PA) vs Kent State Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 09/02/2024 at 12:40 AM ET

St. Francis (PA) at Kent State 09/07/24 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 9/7/2024, 6:30 PM UTC

St. Francis (PA) vs Kent State Prediction

The St. Francis Red Flash continue their road trip to begin the 2024 season in Week 2 with a game in Ohio against Kent State. Offensively St. Francis was mediocre in week 1 scoring just 10 points but failed to score in the fourth quarter after compiling 247 total yards. Defensively the Red Flash did play well giving up eighteen points on 203 yards but allowed nine points in each half leading to the loss period for other college football news see our College Football Picks.

Nick Whitfield Jr. led the way for the Saint Francis offense completing 15 passes for 121 yards in the game period DeMarcus McElroy added 69 yards on 9 carries, while Markell Holman added 41 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries. Gavin Thompson chipped in a team high 44 yards on three grabs.

The Kent State Golden Flashes will be at home for the first time this week winless following a poor showing against Pittsburgh. The Kent State offense managed just over 200 yards and 24 points after turning the ball over twice and converting just three third downs. Defensively Kent State was severely outmatched giving up double digit points in all four corners as Pittsburgh amassed more than 565 total yards.

Devin Kargman completed 14 passes for 181 yards and two scores to lead Kent State. Kyle Thomas boasted 40 yards on 18 carries and Curtis Douglas chipped in a second best 9 carries for 26 yards. Luke Floriea added a team high 104 yards and one score on 6 receptions. Chrishon McCray was second on the team with 49 yards and one touchdown on 4 grabs.

St. Francis (PA) vs Kent State Pick Analysis

Despite this poor showing in week 1 Kent State is by far the better team in this matchup. Look for the Golden Flashes to bounce back in a big way in Week 2 as they do the work in front of their home fans. Take the Golden Flashes this week to dominate a below average Saint Francis team leading to their first win of the season. Final Score Prediction, Kent State Golden Flashes win and cover 41-7.

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