The Kent State Golden Flashes (2-3) visit the Western Michigan Broncos (3-2) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at WMU -13.5 with a total of 43.5; moneylines are Kent State +440 · Western Michigan -600. Below is our Kent State vs Western Michigan preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Kent State vs Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Kent State at Western Michigan |
| Records | Kent State 2-3 · Western Michigan 3-2 |
| Spread | WMU -13.5 |
| Moneyline | Kent State +440 · Western Michigan -600 |
| Total | 43.5 |
| Venue | Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Kent State: HC Mark Carney, OC Clay Patterson · Western Michigan: HC Lance Taylor, OC Walt Bell |
Kent State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Kent State Golden Flashes are 2-3 overall, 1-1 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 57-0 at South Carolina; Sep 12 — W 36-15 vs Wofford; Sep 19 — L 59-3 at Ohio State; Sep 26 — W 26-13 vs Ball State; Oct 3 — L 13-10 vs Ohio. Most recently, Kent State lost to Ohio 13-10 at home. Through 5 games, Kent State is averaging 15.0 points scored and 31.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mark Carney (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Clay Patterson. Defensive coordinator: Cherokee Valeria.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Dru DeShields (QB) — 70/120, 757 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Dru DeShields (QB) — 39 carries, 183 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Da'Realyst Clark (WR) — 19 receptions, 246 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Rocco Nicholl (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Rocco Nicholl (LB) — 24 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Dru DeShields (70/120, 757 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 31.4 points per game; an offense averaging 15.0 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Dru DeShields).
Western Michigan Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Western Michigan Broncos are 3-2 overall, 1-0 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 13-12 at Michigan; Sep 12 — W 49-14 vs Monmouth; Sep 19 — W 28-21 at Rice; Sep 26 — L 32-7 vs Boise State; Oct 3 — W 20-17 at Buffalo. Most recently, Western Michigan beat Buffalo 20-17 on the road. Through 5 games, Western Michigan is averaging 23.2 points scored and 19.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Lance Taylor (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Walt Bell. Defensive coordinators: Greer Martini / Duane Vaughn.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Broc Lowry (QB) — 77/113, 739 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Jalen Buckley (RB) — 62 carries, 287 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Aveion Chenault (WR) — 18 receptions, 272 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Dillon Moore (LB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Justyce Betts (LB) — 34 total tackles
Strengths: A defense holding opponents to 19.4 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Waldo Stadium against Kent State.
How to Watch Kent State vs Western Michigan
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.