Kent State vs Ohio State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Kent State vs Ohio State Game Information
The Kent State Golden Flashes will travel to Columbus on Saturday for a 12:00 PM matchup inside Ohio Stadium against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Kent State is 1-1 after earning a 21-point victory over Wofford last week. Ohio State also enters at 1-1 following a 1-point loss against Texas. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.
Kent State Preview
Dru DeShields leads the Kent State offense this season with 316 yards and 1 touchdown on 28 completions. DeShields has also been the team’s top rushing threat with 101 yards and 2 scores on 13 carries. Mason King has contributed 94 yards on 17 rushing attempts, while Brandon White has added 47 yards on 16 carries. Nolan Good has recorded 43 yards on 5 attempts, and Jakorion Caffey has added 24 yards and 1 touchdown on 13 carries. Wayne Harris is Kent State’s leading receiver with 106 yards and 1 score on 8 catches. Da’Realyst Clark has added 91 yards on 6 receptions, while Terik Mulder and Ardell Banks have each contributed 36 receiving yards.
Ohio State Preview
Julian Sayin is leading Ohio State with 598 yards and 4 touchdowns on 38 completions this season. Luke Fahey has added 62 yards and 1 score on 5 completions, while Tavien St. Clair has recorded 52 yards and 1 touchdown on 5 completions. Bo Jackson leads the Ohio State backfield with 157 yards and 1 touchdown on 28 carries. Ja’Kobi Jackson has contributed 103 yards and 2 scores on 13 attempts. Jeremiah Smith has dominated through the air with 315 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16 catches. Devin McCuin has added 102 yards and 1 score on 7 grabs, while Brandon Inniss has contributed 55 yards on 4 receptions.
Kent State vs Ohio State Pick
Ohio State should respond aggressively after suffering a narrow loss to Texas last week. Kent State was shut out and beaten by 57 points in its only previous game against a power-conference opponent, which is a major concern heading into Columbus. Sayin and Smith should consistently exploit an overmatched secondary, while the Ohio State running backs control the line of scrimmage. The enormous spread creates late-game risk, but the Buckeyes have enough depth to keep producing after their starters leave the field. Take Ohio State to dominate from the opening quarter and cover at home.
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- Pick: Ohio State -52.5
- Secondary: Over 59.5
Final Score Prediction: Ohio State 66, Kent State 3
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