Central Connecticut at Kent State - 2023 Matchup Preview
Central Connecticut logo Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Kent State Golden FlashesKent State logo
Saturday, September 16th 2023 (12:00 PM EDT)
Kent State -21.5 (46.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Kent State 38 - Central Connecticut: 10

 
Blue Devils (0 - 1) (0 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 10 - 38 (10 - 38 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -21.5   (SP+ KENT -26)
KENT Win prob: 95% | Cover: 49%
Golden Flashes (1 - 11) (3 - 8 - 1)
Coach Kenni Burns (1 - 2)
Avg Score : 15 - 35 (19 - 29 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 2.1 - 9.9 (#133)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Central Connecticut's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/16 Central Connecticut at Kent State+21.546.5L 10 - 38ON

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Predictions for Central Connecticut's Schedule
Kent State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31 Kent State at UCF+35.054.0L 6 - 56ON
Sat 9/9 Kent State at Arkansas+38.057.5L 6 - 28UY
Sat 9/16 Kent State vs Central Connecticut-21.546.5W 38 - 10OY
Sat 9/23 Kent State at Fresno State+27.547.5L 10 - 53ON
Sat 9/30 Kent State vs Miami (OH)+14.051.5L 3 - 23UN
Sat 10/7 Kent State at Ohio+24.545.5L 17 - 42ON
Sat 10/14 Kent State at Eastern Michigan+7.040.0L 14 - 28ON
Sat 10/21 Kent State vs Buffalo+6.544.0L 6 - 24UN
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/1 Kent State at Akron+4.039.0L 27 - 31OY
Wed 11/8 Kent State vs Bowling Green+10.541.5L 19 - 49ON
Sat 11/18 Kent State at Ball State+10.541.5L 3 - 34UN
Sat 11/25 Kent State vs Northern Illinois+20.544.5L 27 - 37OY

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Predictions for Kent State's Schedule

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CCSU0%100%000%000%380%0%0000
KENT#125 (.05)35% (130)14.732% (133)2.84 (113)10640% (89)1653.27 (110)#125 (.32)45% (111)34.647% (108)44% (97)4.88 (132)46.210.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CCSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
KENT#131 (.01)30% (134)33% (132)2.57 (128)7829% (134)1552.89 (130)#133 (.35)50% (131)50% (123)51% (130)4.34 (115)35.71.70.9



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CCSU Offense110100%00000000%0%0%0%0%
KENT Defense1234.628.645%4.880.8 - - - - - 56%43%47%44%13%.32
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CCSU Defense138380%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
KENT Offense1214.718.635.2%3.271152701061652.953%47%32%40%19%.05

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Central Connecticut10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Kent State1228:491530%46%5.446.210.84.10.9028.4
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CCSU Offense10%0%000000%0%0
KENT Defense1256% (124)47% (108) - - - - .24 (117)3.23 (98)79% (107)7% (131)1.08 (106)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CCSU Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
KENT Offense1253% (44)32% (133)36.8105.92.98 (130)-.03 (132)2.84 (113)67% (109)12% (117)0.91 (105)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CCSU Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
KENT Defense1243% (14)44% (97) - - - - - - 6 (120).44 (127)1.8 (117)32% (73)31% (76).33 (79)6% (91)2 (55)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CCSU Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
KENT Offense1247% (90)40% (89)13.325.5164.56.512.311 (117)6 (14).16 (110)1.6 (72)36% (122)25% (112).18 (108)7% (99)2 (76)

Central Connecticut's Power Ratings
Central Connecticut's Power Rating: #NR
Central Connecticut's Offense Rating: #NR
Central Connecticut's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: #204
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Central Connecticut's 2023 Expected Record: -
Central Connecticut's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Central Connecticut's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Central Connecticut's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average NEC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Connecticut:    Kent State: -21.295

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Connecticut:    Kent State: -26.4




Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -21.295 #133
Kent State's Offense Rating: 9.49 #124
Kent State's Defense Rating: 19.32 #132
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Kent State's 2023 Expected Record: 2.10 - 9.90
Kent State's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -26.4 #133
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 8.1 #133
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.8 #115

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96


Central Connecticut Scoring
Offense: 10 PPG
Offense on Road: 10
Defense: 38 PPG
Defense on Road: 38

Central Connecticut's 2023 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Kent State 27
Central Connecticut 21

Total Points: 48

Kent State Scoring
Offense: 14.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 18.6
Defense: 34.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.6

Kent State's 2023 Record
Record: 1 - 11
Record vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 1
Record at home: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/16Kent State38Central Connecticut10Kent StateKent State -21.5Kent State46.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Kent State111 Overs
Central Connecticut000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#NR) Central Connecticut Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #204
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )

Central Connecticut Highlights

Central Connecticut Deficiencies
Central Connecticut has a really bad Offense
Central Connecticut Defense Gives up a Lot of Points

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatKENTCCSU
OverallOver#110—
OffenseOff#105—
DefenseDef#102—
Special TeamsST#76—
PassingPass#70—
RushingRush#97—
Run BlockRBLK#101—
Pass BlockPBLK#109—
Route RunningWR Rt#55—
TacklingTkl#100—
Run DefenseR Def#100—
Pass Rush DefPRush#98—
Coverage DefCov#105—

Rematch from Week 3
Kent State -21.5 (46.5)
Kent State won vs Central Connecticut this year (38-10)

Previous Matchups
Kent State beat Central Connecticut in 2023 (38-10)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Dix Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: CCSU | KENT
Depth Chart: CCSU | KENT
Rosters: CCSU | KENT
(#133) Kent State Info
Power Rating: -21.295 #133
Offense Rating: 9.49 #124
Defense Rating: 19.32 #132
Overall SP+ Rating: -26.4 #133
Offense SP+ Rating: 8.1 #133
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.8 #115
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Expected Record: 2.10 - 9.90


Kent State has lost 2 straight
Record at home: 1 - 4 (2 - 3 - 0 vs Spread)

Kent State Highlights
Kent State has a great TO Margin (#54)

Kent State Deficiencies
Kent State has a really bad Offense
Kent State has a really bad Offense at Home
Kent State Can Not Run the Ball (#122)
Kent State offense is really bad (#134)
Kent State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#126)
Kent State run game is really bad (#135)
Kent State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kent State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Kent State does not Sack the QB (#112)
Kent State has a bad defense (#66)
Kent State gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#87)
Kent State Does Not Stuff Runs (#39)
Kent State has a bad red zone defense (#89)


  
Central Connecticut's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
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Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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Central Connecticut's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kimal Clarke270001
Malachi Wright160000
Jack Stoll111100
Jalen Howard40010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jack Stoll111100
Kimal Clarke270001
Malachi Wright160000
Jalen Howard40010
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kimal Clarke270001
Malachi Wright160000
Jack Stoll111100

Kent State's OC Matt Johnson
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Michael Alaimo7914455%932246.5
Tommy Ulatowski6012150%737726.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Gavin Garcia13854423.942
Jaylen Thomas13346023.534
Xavier Williams4213713.318
Tommy Ulatowski478911.939
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chrishon Mccray41610414.942
Luke Floriea39414410.643
Trell Harris26400115.443
Jameel Gardner Jr.24298112.450

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Kent State's DC David Duggan
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Bryce Sheppert751027
Nick Giacolone505001
Stephen Daley476170
D.J. Miller461003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
CJ Harris316201
Marcus Winfield113210
Macyo Williams183220
Stephen Daley476170
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Capone Blue3000010
Bryce Sheppert751027
Alex Branch322103