Kent State vs Toledo Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 18, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 10/17/2025, 09:13 PM ET

Kent State vs Toledo Information

The Toledo Rockets will welcome the Kent State Golden Flashes to the Glass Bowl this weekend for a 2:00 PM conference matchup. Kent State has two wins and four losses this season, coming into this game following a 36-point blowout victory over Massachusetts to end a lengthy losing streak. The Toledo Rockets go back home this week with three wins and three losses overall, having dropped two of the last three. Stay in the loop with our College Football Picks.

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Kent State Preview

Offensively, Kent State has been bad this season, averaging 19.1 points per game overall. Defensively, Kent State has been horrendous, allowing 37.6 points per game and giving up more than 50 points in its four losses. Dru DeShields leads the Kent State offense this season with 790 yards and 9 scores on 54 completions. Gavin Garcia leads the way out of the backfield for the Golden Flashes with 254 yards on 75 carries. Cade Wolford is the top receiver on the roster with 242 yards and four scores on 10 catches.

Toledo Preview

Offensively, Toledo has been mediocre this season, averaging 33.6 points per game overall. Defensively, Toledo has been solid, giving up just 15 points per game this season. Tucker Gleason leads the Toledo offense this season with 1189 yards and eight scores on 93 completions. Chip Trayanum is the top ball carrier on the roster with 601 yards and seven touchdowns on 103 carries. Junior Vandeross III leads the team with 37 catches for 480 yards and six touchdowns.

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Kent State vs Toledo Prediction

Both teams have been mediocre this season, each hovering around a .500 win-loss record overall. Toledo should do the work this week to get the win at home, but Kent State is good enough to keep things close. Look for an offensive struggle this week as Toledo pulls off the win, while Kent State covers the number. Final Score Prediction, Toledo Rockets win, but the Kent State Golden Flashes cover 21-13.

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