Kent State at Clemson College Football Picks & Predictions 9/2/2017

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Memorial Stadium

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Memorial Stadium is the venue for the game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, September 2, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Clemson as 40 point favorites. The Tigers were 8-7-0 against the spread last year and their over/under mark was 8-7-0. The Golden Flashes were 6-6-0 ATS and their over/under record was 7-5-0.

Valuable Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Trends

The Kent State Golden Flashes were 7-5-0 against the over/under last season

The Kent State Golden Flashes were 6-6-0 against the spread last year

Important Clemson Tigers Betting Trends

The Clemson Tigers were 8-7-0 against the over/under last season

The Clemson Tigers were 8-7-0 against the spread last year

Key Kent State Golden Flashes Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Clemson Tigers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Kent State Golden Flashes ran for 2,010 yards as a team last year, which ranked 83rd in the nation. They ran 473 times, averaging 4.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Golden Flashes were penalized on offense 64 times for 539 yards last year, which had them 103rd in the country in penalties. They were 117th in Division 1 in points scored with 247. They ran 766 plays last year for 1,700 yards, which ranked them 121st in the nation in total offense. The Golden Flashes averaged 4.8 yards per play, which was 119th in college football. As a team they accumulated a total of 178 1st downs last season, ranking them 126th overall as an offensive unit. Nick Holley completed 72 throws while attempting 146 passes for a completion percentage of 49.3% last year. He passed for 868 yards. He averaged 5.6 adjusted yards per throw and 5.9 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating last season was 104.2.

Defensive Statistics

The Golden Flashes rush defense gave up 538 attempts for 2,278 yards last season, putting them in 69th place in the country against the run. They had 58 penalties for 550 yards on defense last year. That placed them 22nd in Division 1. Kent State was 58th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 344. They gave up a total of 4,638 yards on D, which was 29th in the nation. The Golden Flashes were 32nd in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Opponent offenses completed 184 throws on 353 attempts against the Kent State Golden Flashes defense last season, ranking them 14th and 29th in the country. The Kent State pass defense also surrendered a total of 2,362 yards in the air, which was 18th overall in total pass defense.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tigers were 3rd in Division 1 in points scored with 588 last year. They ran 1,220 plays last season for 5,009 yards, which ranked them 3rd in the nation in total offense. The Clemson Tigers averaged 6.2 yards per play, which was 35th in college football. As a team they accumulated a total of 404 1st downs last year, placing them 1st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Clemson ran for 2,555 yards as a team, which ranked 47th in the country. They ran 590 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Tigers were penalized on offense 95 times for 866 yards last season, which had them 17th in the nation in penalties. Kelly Bryant threw for 48 yards last season. He completed 6 passes on 9 attempts for a completion percentage of 66.7%. His quarterback rating last year was 148.1. He averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt and 7.6 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Clemson was 16th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 270 last season. They surrendered a total of 4,673 yards on D, which was 30th in Division 1. The Tigers were ranked 4th in yards per play allowed with 4.6. Opposing offenses completed 252 passes on 482 attempts against the Clemson defense last season, placing them 83rd and 111th in the country. The Clemson Tigers pass defense also gave up a total of 2,729 yards through the air, which was 43rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense allowed 525 attempts for 1,944 yards last year, putting them in 44th place in D-1 against the run. The Tigers committed 119 penalties for 1,013 yards on the defensive side of the ball last season. That ranked them 126th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Golden Flashes/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Flashes +40

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