Kent State vs. Ohio State: Odds, Spread, TV Channel and How to Watch

Kent State visits No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday, September 19 at noon ET on FOX, an all Ohio matchup and the Buckeyes’ first game since losing their No. 1 ranking at home.

Odds and Spread

Betting lines for this game are not posted yet. This table fills in automatically once books release them.

Ohio State is a very large home favorite, among the biggest spreads on the Week 3 board. With a number this size the total and the first half line are where the actual decisions are, since the side is not in question.

Start Time, TV Channel and How to Watch

How Both Teams Got Here

Ohio State is 1-1. The Buckeyes opened 56-3 over Ball State as the No. 1 team, then lost 24-23 to Texas at home after leading 23-3 entering the fourth quarter. That collapse cost them the top ranking and dropped them to sixth.

Kent State is 1-1. The Golden Flashes were shut out 57-0 at South Carolina in the opener, then beat Wofford 36-15.

What to Watch

How Ohio State responds to blowing a 20 point fourth quarter lead at home. The healthy version of that response is a fast, clinical first half against an overmatched opponent and a quiet second half for the starters.

Kent State’s 57-0 loss at South Carolina is the relevant sample for what happens when this roster faces a Power Four defense on the road. The Golden Flashes are here for a guarantee game and the result is not really the point.

Related

Ohio State football score · Julian Sayin · Jeremiah Smith · Big Ten standings · AP Top 25

The Bottom Line

Kent State at No. 6 Ohio State kicks off Saturday, September 19 at noon ET on FOX from Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes are coming off a 24-23 home loss to Texas that ended their run at No. 1. The odds table above updates automatically.