Final
September 19, 2026 β’ Ohio Stadium, Columbus
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2) takes on Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Kent State Golden Flashes
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Ohio State Buckeyes
Home Side
Record
2-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KEN
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
OHI
|
21 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 59 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:07
Ja'Kobi Jackson 11 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
6:42
Nate Roberts 6 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
0:44
Isaiah West 4 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
9:29
Bo Jackson 1 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
0:00
Brandon Inniss 49 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
10:57
Ja'Kobi Jackson 1 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
14:27
Chris Henry Jr. 75 Yd pass from Luke Fahey (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
14:19
Jamir Perez 11 Yd Fumble Return (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
7:22
Connor Hawkins 31 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:56
Sean Leonard 30 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Kent State Golden Flashes
VS
π 53%
Ohio State Buckeyes
Projected Score
KEN 21
-
OHI 25
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Kent State Golden Flashes
STAT
Ohio State Buckeyes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Ohio State Buckeyes plays on familiar turf at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
π―
Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Kent State Golden Flashes Could Win
Kent State Golden Flashes will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes Could Win
Ohio State Buckeyes has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Ohio Stadium, Columbus
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
100,009
Closing Odds
Line: OSU -52.5 | O/U: 58.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Julian Sayin
18/22, 241 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Bo Jackson
11 CAR, 73 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Dru DeShields
6/15, 35 YDS, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Brandon White
5 CAR, 21 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Kent State Golden Flashes (0.0%)
Ohio State Buckeyes (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 45 circles
Arena Chat
Live Fan Arena
Guest Allowed
π₯
No messages yet in this arena.
Be the first to drop some hype!
Be the first to drop some hype!
β‘ Powered by GIPHY Developers
Join the Circle to drop hype and talk trash.
Join Now
Social & News Hub
Sports Wire
Recent
Atkinson throws for 5 TDs, runs for another score as Oregon State beats Montana 52-17 β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
Purdue Boilermakers vs. UCLA Bruins: Full Highlights β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
Manaki Watanabe kicks 4 field goals as Fresno State pulls away for 26-10 victory over San Jose State β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
Coleman throws 2 TD passes and James Madison tops San Diego State 26-13 β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
π
Official Game Discussion
Live
Join thousands of fans tweeting highlights, stats, and real-time reactions for #KentStateGoldenFlashes vs #OhioStateBuckeyes.
Open Stream β
πΈ
Instagram Gameday Highlights
Stories
Catch warmups, sideline photos, and fan celebrations in the stadium.
View Photos β