St. Francis (PA) at Kent State - 2024 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 7th 2024 (2:30 PM EDT)
Kent State -17.5 (49.5) (-1000)  Open: -17.0 | 52.5
St. Francis (PA) 23 - Kent State: 17

 
Red Flash (1 - 1) (1 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 12 - 27 (12 - 27 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -30.5  (SP+ KENT -33)
KENT Win prob: 89% | Cover: 51%
Golden Flashes (0 - 12) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Kenni Burns (1 - 11)
Avg Score : 14 - 44 (20 - 38 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 12 (#134)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
St. Francis (PA)'s 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/7 St. Francis (PA) at Kent State+17.549.5W 23 - 17UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/21 St. Francis (PA) at Eastern Michigan+25.545.5L 0 - 36UN

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Predictions for St. Francis (PA)'s Schedule
Kent State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Kent State at Pittsburgh+23.555.5L 24 - 55ON
Sat 9/7 Kent State vs St. Francis (PA)-17.549.5L 17 - 23UN
Sat 9/14 Kent State at Tennessee+49.561.5L 0 - 71ON
Sat 9/21 Kent State at Penn State+49.058.0L 0 - 56UN
Sat 9/28 Kent State vs Eastern Michigan+14.046.0L 33 - 52ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 Kent State vs Ball State+3.058.0L 35 - 37OY
Sat 10/19 Kent State at Bowling Green+24.054.5L 6 - 27UY
Sat 10/26 Kent State at Western Michigan+19.061.0L 21 - 52ON
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/6 Kent State vs Ohio+20.553.5L 0 - 41UN
Wed 11/13 Kent State at Miami (OH)+31.047.5L 7 - 34UY
Tue 11/19 Kent State vs Akron+10.549.0L 17 - 38ON
Tue 11/26 Kent State at Buffalo+23.550.5L 7 - 43UN

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Predictions for Kent State's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 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
SFU0%11.50%000%000%26.50%0%0000
KENT#131 (.01)30% (134)13.933% (132)2.57 (128)7829% (134)1552.89 (130)#133 (.35)50% (131)44.150% (123)51% (130)4.34 (115)35.71.70.9
 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
SFU0%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 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SFU Offense211.511.50%00000000%0%0%0%0%
KENT Defense1244.138.250.1%4.340.9 - - - - - 55%45%50%51%12%.35
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SFU Defense226.526.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
KENT Offense1213.920.430.5%2.891.713233781552.447%51%33%29%28%.01

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
St. Francis (PA)20:000NAN%0%0000000100
Kent State1226:5212.919%38%4.835.71.70.94.71.5027.2
Run Game Stats (2024)
 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
SFU Offense20%0%000000%0%0
KENT Defense1255% (113)50% (123) - - - - .3 (132)3.58 (133)81% (115)8% (111)1.13 (122)
 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
SFU Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
KENT Offense1247% (91)33% (132)32.377.52.43 (134)-.07 (132)2.57 (128)61% (123)19% (134)0.95 (72)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SFU Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
KENT Defense1245% (25)51% (130) - - - - - - 4 (125).41 (126)1.5 (23)28% (124)38% (127).42 (109)4% (127)1.8 (15)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SFU Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
KENT Offense1251% (54)29% (134)11.624.5155.46.313.418 (68)13 (103).14 (109)2.1 (2)41% (134)19% (134).11 (132)8% (128)2.7 (1)

St. Francis (PA)'s Power Ratings
St. Francis (PA)'s Power Rating: NR
St. Francis (PA)'s Offense Rating: NR
St. Francis (PA)'s Defense Rating: NR
2024 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
St. Francis (PA)'s 2024 Expected Record: -
St. Francis (PA)'s 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
St. Francis (PA)'s Offense SP+ Rating: NR
St. Francis (PA)'s Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average NEC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
St. Francis (PA):    Kent State: -30.295

SP+ Ratings Matchup
St. Francis (PA):    Kent State: -33.0




Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -30.295  #134
Kent State's Offense Rating: 8.84  #130
Kent State's Defense Rating: 22.62  #133
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #102
Kent State's 2024 Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Kent State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0  #134
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6  #133
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8  #134

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482


St. Francis (PA) Scoring
Offense: 11.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 11.5
Defense: 26.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 26.5

St. Francis (PA)'s 2024 Record
Record: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 2
Record on Road: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
St. Francis (PA) 28
Kent State 24

Total Points: 52

Based on Last 4 Games
St. Francis (PA) 31
Kent State 27

Total Points: 58

Based on Entire Season
St. Francis (PA) 26
Kent State 22

Total Points: 48
Kent State Scoring
Offense: 13.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 20.4
Defense: 44.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 38.2

Kent State's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 12
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 0 - 5
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/07Kent State17St. Francis (PA)23Kent State -17.5St. Francis (PA)49.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Kent State000 Overs
St. Francis (PA)111 Unders

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

(#NR) SFU at (#134) KENT
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatSFUKENT
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #134
SP+SP+NR #134
Perf GradeGradeNR #136
OffenseOffNR #136
DefenseDefNR #130
Spec TeamsSTNR #108
TalentTalNR #1
Blue ChipsBC%NR #102
Kent State Notes
(11/27) 0-12, killed by Buff. CFB worst, HC Burns 1-23
(11/27) Avg score 14 -44. Total outscored 529-167
(11/18) Took 1st lead vs M OH, all 34 straight, may not W
(11/7) CFB worst. New Fr QB new suck. Rgame sucks
(11/7) Have never had a lead in any game at 0-9
(10/22) Def stop rate last in CFB (36%) into week 9
(10/13) Pass game expl in shootout L (Ball St). Def bad
(10/4) Sched brutal but bottom 5 in Every Off/Def stat
(9/29) Outscored 234-57 by four P4 opps this year
(9/26) Top 2 QBs out for season, 3rd QB looks hurt
(9/26) Worst team in CFB, top QBs hurt. Burns sucks?
(9/26) Outrushed 207-78 in L vs St Francis?
Kent State Injury Report
St. Francis (PA) on Offense
CategoryCat
SFU OffKENT Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNR #130
SuccessSucNR #131
ExplosiveExpNR #79
PPAPPANR #133
PowerPwrNR #133
SP+SP+NR #134
Pts POPPONR #115
HavocHavNR #127
St. Francis (PA) Run Game
CategoryCat
SFU OffKENT Def
Run GameRunNR #129
Run SuccessRSucNR #123
Run ExplRExpNR #122
PPAExpNR #132
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #133
Stuff RateStuffNR #133
TackleTak -  #113
St. Francis (PA) Pass Game
CategoryCat
SFU OffKENT Def
Pass GamePassNR #131
Pass SuccessPSucNR #130
Pass ExplPExlNR #23
PPAExpNR #126
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #71
F7 HavocF7NR #111
DB HavocDBNR #127
Kent State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatKENT OffSFU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #136NR
SuccessSuc #134NR
ExplosiveExp #1NR
PPAPPA #131NR
PowerPwr #130NR
SP+SP+ #133NR
Pts POPPO #130NR
HavocHav #134NR
Kent State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
KENT OffSFU Def
Run GameRun #135NR
Run SuccessRSuc #132NR
Run ExplRExp #72NR
PPAExp #132NR
Run BlockR Blk #136 -
OL YdsOLY #128NR
Stuff RateStuff #126NR
TackleTak - NR
Kent State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatKENT OffSFU Def
Pass GamePass #132NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #134NR
Pass ExplPExl #2NR
PPAExp #109NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #119NR
F7 HavocF7 #134NR
DB HavocDB #128NR
Program Comparison
KENT 5 Year Profile: Declining Poor G5
'24 Profile: Remains Poor G5

SFU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'24 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Dix Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 60° - Wind: 10 mph
Rematch from Week 2
Kent State -17.5 (49.5)
St. Francis (PA) won at Kent State this year (23-17)

Previous Matchups
St. Francis (PA) beat Kent State last year (23-17)

  
SFU's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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SFU's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Fran Brown Jr.141000
Trey McLeer140000
Pierre Royster120001
Mercury Swaim112002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Paul Tangelo73220
Dwayne Majors41100
Fran Brown Jr.141000
Geno Calgaro30000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mekhi Rodgers60002
Semaj Williams50002
Mercury Swaim112002

KENT's OC Mark Carney (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Tommy Ulatowski8117546%13421587.7
Devin Kargman458255%432325.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ky Thomas13555014.138
Curtis Douglas4814503.019
Jahzae Kimbrough2711404.218
Ayden Harris2911013.813
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chrishon Mccray40705917.668
Luke Floriea44688715.680
Jay Jay Etheridge1413719.837
Dashawn Martin8108013.527

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KENT's DC David Duggan (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Josh Baka903005
Mason Woods (Tr)684001
Tevin Tucker652002
Rocco Nicholl611032
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kameron Olds (Tr)427621
Stephen Daley519463
Matt Harmon567251
Kaden Beatty193101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Josh Baka903005
Naim Muhammad242113
Stephen Daley519463