Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction, 10/21/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023

Location: Dix Stadium in Kent, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Flashes (+8)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Buffalo Bulls (2-5) are hitting the road to Dix Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2023 where they will try to beat the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-6). Buffalo opens this game as 8-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 46.5.

The Buffalo Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 2-5 this season. In their last game, the Bulls played against the Bowling Green Falcons and took a loss by a final of 24-14. CJ Ogbonna finished 4/14 with 41 yds passing and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 48.2 and finished the game with 2 interceptions. Ron Cook Jr. was the rushing leader for the Bulls with 12 attempts for 47 yards (3.9 yds per attempt). At the end of the game, they ran 66 plays which totaled 238 yards. The Buffalo Bulls ended up rushing 37 different times and recorded 167 yds, which came out to an average of 4.5 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Bulls gave up 218 yds on 43 attempts, which averages out to 5.1 yards per run allowed. Buffalo surrendered 9 completions on 16 tries for a total of 77 yds, and a completion percentage of 56.3%.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Buffalo Bulls are sitting at 26.1 points per contest. As a team they average 126.6 yards on the ground which has them sitting 103rd in the nation. The Bulls have racked up 2,261 yards in total for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Buffalo has compiled 12 touchdowns via the pass and 9 rushing touchdowns. Buffalo has accumulated 130 1st downs, and they have committed 42 infractions for 368 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 different times.

The Bulls are ranked 115th in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 32.1 points per game. They are giving up 5.4 yards per run and 196.1 yards on the ground per contest this season. In total, they have given up 1,373 yards via the ground game in 7 contests. When it comes to yards through the air, the Bulls have conceded 1,584 yards which has them ranked 90th in Division 1. They have yielded 226.3 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 64.6%. Overall, they are giving up 422.4 yards per contest which puts them 112th in D-1. They have conceded 16 touchdowns by air in addition to 11 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Golden Flashes head into this matchup 1-6 this season. In their last game, the Golden Flashes took a defeat with a final score of 28-14 when they faced the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Jaylen Thomas ran the football 23 times for 94 yds, ending the game with 4.1 yds per attempt for Kent State. Tommy Ulatowski (2 TDs) finished the contest with 169 yds on 12/28 through the air while his QB rate was 117.1. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per attempt was 6.0. Kent State relinquished 37 running attempts for 100 yds (2.7 yards per rush). The Golden Flashes passing defense conceded a completion rate of 36.0%, surrendering 118 yards on 9 for 25 through the air. The Golden Flashes finished the game with 343 yards while running 79 plays (4.3 yards per play). Kent State ran the football for 3.8 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 163 yds on 43 carries.

The Kent State Golden Flashes maintain an average of 273.4 yards/game, ranking them 130th in college football. The Kent State offense has accrued 361 yards of penalties on 43 violations, which ranks 44th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 121.7 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 852 yards for the season. They have tossed 4 interceptions while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to tally 107 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Golden Flashes are sitting 132nd in D-1 with an average of 13.4 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the Golden Flashes have compiled 1,062 yards through the air as well as an average of 151.7 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 124th in college football.

Kent State has given up a total of 1,149 yards via the ground game (164.1 yards/game) and 15 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have allowed 15 touchdowns via the pass as well as 217.7 yards/game, which puts them in 54th in D-1. They have 2 fumbles and 4 interceptions so far this season. The Golden Flashes defense has taken the field for 451 plays, which has them ranked 88th in Division 1. The Golden Flashes are conceding 34.3 points per contest, which has them sitting 118th in Division 1. Overall, they have relinquished 240 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulls -8

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