The Ohio Bobcats (2-2) visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at OHIO -4 with a total of 50.5; moneylines are Ohio -192 · Kent State +160. Below is our Ohio vs Kent State 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.
Ohio vs Kent State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Ohio at Kent State |
| Records | Ohio 2-2 · Kent State 2-2 |
| Spread | OHIO -4 |
| Moneyline | Ohio -192 · Kent State +160 |
| Total | 50.5 |
| Venue | Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent, OH |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Ohio: HC John Hauser, OC Scott Isophording · Kent State: HC Mark Carney, OC Clay Patterson |
Ohio Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Ohio Bobcats are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 49-21 at Nebraska; Sep 12 — W 29-27 vs Jacksonville State; Sep 19 — L 41-36 at South Alabama; Sep 26 — W 35-7 vs Stonehill. Most recently, Ohio beat Stonehill 35-7 at home. Through 4 games, Ohio is averaging 30.2 points scored and 31.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: John Hauser (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Scott Isophording. Defensive coordinator: Kurt Mattix.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Matt Vezza (QB) — 36/49, 400 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Victor Rosa (RB) — 46 carries, 189 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Riley Neer (WR) — 21 receptions, 316 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Ike Ackerman (DE) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Michael Molnar (LB) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.2 points per game. Questions: A defense giving up 31.0 points per game.
Kent State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Kent State Golden Flashes are 2-2 overall, 1-0 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. Most recently, Kent State beat Ball State 26-13 at home. Through 4 games, Kent State is averaging 16.2 points scored and 36.0 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) — 50/85, 540 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Dru DeShields (QB) — 28 carries, 183 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Da'Realyst Clark (WR) — 13 receptions, 178 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Rocco Nicholl (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Rocco Nicholl (LB) — 19 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 26-13 win over Ball State. Questions: A defense giving up 36.0 points per game; an offense averaging 16.2 points per game.
How to Watch Ohio vs Kent State
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent, OH
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 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.