Ball State vs Kent State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/21/2026, 10:58 PM ET

Ball State vs Kent State Game Information

The Ball State Cardinals remain on the road this week, facing the Kent State Golden Flashes in Kent, Ohio, at 12:00 PM. Ball State enters the week with just 1 win in its first 3 games, following a 36-point road loss to Liberty a week ago. The Kent State Golden Flashes return home this week 1-2 overall following a blowout 56-point road loss to Ohio State in their last game. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.

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Keldric Luster leads Ball State this season with 438 yards and 3 touchdowns on 55 completions. Luster has thrown 2 interceptions through 86 attempts while adding 66 yards on 30 carries. TJ Horton leads the Cardinals with 208 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23 rushing attempts. Jalen Bonds has contributed 90 yards and 1 score on 13 carries. Isaiah Thacker leads the receiving corps with 86 yards on 10 catches, while Jamarion McDougle has added 77 yards on 7 receptions.

Kent State Preview

Dru DeShields leads Kent State this season with 351 yards and 1 touchdown on 34 completions, along with 107 yards and 2 scores on 15 carries. DeShields has thrown 3 interceptions through 60 attempts. Mason King has added 105 rushing yards on 20 carries, while Brandon White has produced 68 yards on 21 attempts. Wayne Harris leads the Golden Flashes with 135 yards and 1 touchdown on 10 catches. Da’Realyst Clark has contributed 105 yards on 7 receptions.

Ball State vs Kent State Pick

Both offenses have struggled to consistently finish drives, so this matchup will likely be decided by field position and turnovers. DeShields gives Kent State a dual-threat presence, but his interception total creates opportunities for Ball State. The Cardinals can remain competitive by establishing Horton and keeping Luster out of obvious passing situations. Kent State should benefit from playing at home and facing a significant drop in competition after Ohio State. Take the Golden Flashes to win and cover in a low-scoring game.

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  • Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes -3.5
  • Secondary: Under 49.5

Final Score Prediction: Kent State Golden Flashes win and cover 24-17.

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