Kent State at Oklahoma - 2025 Matchup Preview
Kent State logo Kent State Golden Flashes at Oklahoma Sooners(#5)Oklahoma logo
Saturday, October 4th 2025 (4:00 PM EDT)
Oklahoma -46.5 (53.5) (0)  Open: -45.5
Oklahoma 44 - Kent State: 0

 
Golden Flashes (3 - 6) (5 - 4 - 0)
Coach Mark Carney (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 18 - 34 (9 - 47 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.2 - 7.8 (#109)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 6)
KENT coming off BYE
OKLA coming off BYE
Our Line: Oklahoma -47  (SP+ OKLA -42)

Projected Score: KENT: 3 - OKLA: 50 (52)
OKLA Win prob: 100% | Cover: 25%
KENT Travel: 965 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Sooners (7 - 2) (5 - 4 - 0)
Coach Brent Venables (22 - 16)
Avg Score : 29 - 14 (31 - 13 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 3 (#23)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 4) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
 
Kent State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Kent State vs Merrimack-5.550.5W 21 - 17UN
Sat 9/6 Kent State at Texas Tech+48.560.0L 14 - 62OY
Sat 9/13 Kent State vs Buffalo+23.548.5L 28 - 31OY
Sat 9/20 Kent State at Florida State+44.556.5L 10 - 66ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Kent State at Oklahoma+46.553.5L 0 - 44UY
Sat 10/11 Kent State vs Massachusetts-1.549.5W 42 - 6UY
Sat 10/18 Kent State at Toledo+25.548.5L 10 - 45ON
Sat 10/25 Kent State vs Bowling Green+7.547.5W 24 - 21UY
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/5 Kent State at Ball State+3.048.5L 13 - 17UN
Tue 11/11 Kent State at Akron+8.5
Wed 11/19 Kent State vs Central Michigan+9
Fri 11/28 Kent State at Northern Illinois+13

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1

Predictions for Kent State's Schedule
Oklahoma's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Oklahoma vs Illinois State-39.561.0W 35 - 3UN
Sat 9/6 Oklahoma vs Michigan-3.047.5W 24 - 13UY
Sat 9/13 Oklahoma at Temple-23.550.5W 42 - 3UY
Sat 9/20 Oklahoma vs Auburn-6.547.5W 24 - 17UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Oklahoma vs Kent State-46.553.5W 44 - 0UN
Sat 10/11 Oklahoma vs Texas+2.544.5L 6 - 23UN
Sat 10/18 Oklahoma at South Carolina-4.542.5W 26 - 7UY
Sat 10/25 Oklahoma vs Ole Miss-5.552.5L 26 - 34ON
Sat 11/1 Oklahoma at Tennessee+3.055.5W 33 - 27OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Oklahoma at Alabama+2.5
Sat 11/22 Oklahoma vs Missouri-7.5
Sat 11/29 Oklahoma vs LSU-10.5

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Oklahoma's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 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
KENT#125 (.04)35% (133)1833% (134)2.5 (107)7936% (125)1603.44 (104)#124 (.26)45% (110)34.344% (87)45% (114)4.24 (109)41.80.90.7
OKLA#86 (.14)45% (47)28.945% (61)2.66 (94)13744% (49)2374.04 (52)#10 (.02)32% (3)14.130% (4)33% (9)2.63 (8)63.11.30.8
 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
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
OKLA#123 (.06)39% (113)43% (85)2.99 (81)14435% (122)1553.39 (112)#12 (.07)36% (5)33% (2)39% (55)3.47 (34)421.51.6



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KENT Offense9189.434.7%3.440.912240791602.753%46%33%36%19%.04
OKLA Defense914.113.431.6%2.630.8 - - - - - 45%54%30%33%25%.02
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KENT Defense934.346.844.7%4.240.7 - - - - - 50%50%44%45%14%.26
OKLA Offense928.930.644.5%4.041.320374137237447%52%45%44%16%.14

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Kent State925:2711.627%53%5.441.80.90.75.11.6227.5
Oklahoma930:0020.342%58%763.11.30.810.93.7030.8
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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
KENT Offense953% (46)33% (134)29.879.12.75 (132)-.08 (133)2.5 (107)63% (121)14% (132)0.8 (129)
OKLA Defense945% (23)30% (4) - - - - -.05 (11)2.11 (11)57% (8)18% (1)1.16 (128)
 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
KENT Defense950% (65)44% (87) - - - - .2 (124)2.99 (100)68% (46)9% (80)1.07 (116)
OKLA Offense947% (97)45% (61)34.7137.3416 (60).07 (85)2.66 (94)66% (112)10% (85)0.93 (80)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KENT Offense946% (90)36% (125)11.821.1160.47.613.613 (61)4 (34).22 (81)1.9 (5)35% (123)23% (132).05 (131)5% (34)2 (78)
OKLA Defense954% (120)33% (9) - - - - - - 5 (100).08 (15)1.5 (77)37% (11)27% (42).23 (49)7% (48)2 (57)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KENT Defense950% (78)45% (114) - - - - - - 4 (75).31 (101)1.6 (87)31% (86)38% (132).47 (129)5% (116)2 (54)
OKLA Offense952% (39)44% (49)20.833.1236.77.211.411 (75)7 (88).22 (83)1.4 (112)30% (56)30% (74).26 (93)7% (91)2.1 (42)

Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -19.39  #133
Kent State's Offense Rating: -0.08  #129
Kent State's Defense Rating: 19.31  #127
2025 Talent Rating: 516.00  #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #101
Kent State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.2 - 7.8
Kent State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -22.1  #133
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.3  #129
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.8  #128

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -19.39   Oklahoma: 26.18

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -22.1   Oklahoma: 20.2




Oklahoma's Power Ratings
Oklahoma's Power Rating: 26.18  #9
Oklahoma's Offense Rating: 18.29  #26
Oklahoma's Defense Rating: -11.41  #4
2025 Talent Rating: 1034.00  #10
Blue Chip Ratio: 51  #15
Oklahoma's 2025 Expected Record: 9.0 - 3.0
Oklahoma's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 20.2  #8
Oklahoma's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.7  #38
Oklahoma's Defense SP+ Rating: 12.9  #4

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Kent State Scoring
Offense: 18 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.4
Defense: 34.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 46.8

Kent State's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 6
Record vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Oklahoma 50
Kent State 3


Total Points: 52

Based on Last 4 Games
Oklahoma 42
Kent State 13

Total Points: 54

Based on Entire Season
Oklahoma 35
Kent State 14

Total Points: 49
Oklahoma Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.6
Defense: 14.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.4

Oklahoma's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 2
Record vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/04Oklahoma44Kent State0Oklahoma -46.5Kent State53.5Under
202209/10Oklahoma33Kent State3Oklahoma -33.5Kent State73.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Oklahoma200 Overs
Kent State022 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 00 - 20 - 20 - 0
Road Teams0 - 22 - 00 - 02 - 0

(#133) KENT at (#9) OKLA
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatKENTOKLA
Power RatePwr #133 #9
SP+SP+ #133 #8
Perf GradeGrade #135 #39
OffenseOff #135 #69
DefenseDef #130 #15
Spec TeamsST #116 #107
TalentTal #115 #10
Blue ChipsBC% #101 #15
Kent State Notes
(11/5) Coaching malpractice by Carney vs Ball St
(11/5) Blew game vs Ball St. Coaching & stupidity
(10/31) Huge W over BG, but BG had no one at QB
(10/31) WR Cade Wolford a name to know, 26.3 ypc, 6 TD
(10/31) QB Deshields can play, just so bad on OL/DL
(10/30) Mark Carney interim no more, permanent HC
(9/13) Off much improved vs Buffalo. Impressive
(9/10) Two QB system w/ Deshields and Montes. Meh
(9/6) Physically does not look like FBS level ball
(8/30) QB DeShields/Montes meh, Run Off awful
(4/11) HC Burns fired, OC Carney Int HC for '25
(3/26) QB Kargman some exp, glorious hair
Kent State Injury Report
Oklahoma Notes
(10/19) RBs had 159 yds vs SC, better. F7 best in SEC
(10/12) RBs avg 71 yards pg, 127th in CFB, next to last P4
(9/23) QB Mateer had surgery on his thumb, out weeks
(9/21) DL is top 3 in CFB. 10 sacks vs Auburn, wreckers
(9/20) Run Off bad, but Run Def great vs AU. Big win
(9/7) OL help up well vs Mich, Mateer is dynamic
(7/21) DL is loaded at DT & DE, tops in SEC
(5/11) OL has top 10 exp, 70% returning, 30% via portal
(4/30) RBs bad LY. Have talent, Ott (Cal) huge add
(4/14) WR rebuild. Burks + 2 portals. Much improved
(4/4) CB Eli Bowen just outside top 10 CB via PFF
(4/4) DT Gracen Halton a top 10 DT via PFF
Oklahoma Injury Report
Kent State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53%
CategoryCat
KENT OffOKLA Def
Perf GradePerf #135 #15
SuccessSuc #133 #3
ExplosiveExp #36 #121
PPAPPA #125 #10
PowerPwr #129 #4
SP+SP+ #129 #4
Pts POPPO #104 #8
HavocHav #129 #1
Kent State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53%
CategoryCat
KENT OffOKLA Def
Run GameRun #135 #20
Run SuccessRSuc #134 #4
Run ExplRExp #129 #128
PPAExp #133 #11
Run BlockR Blk #130 -
OL YdsOLY #107 #11
Stuff RateStuff #104 #2
TackleTak -  #65
Kent State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53%
CategoryCat
KENT OffOKLA Def
Pass GamePass #92 #34
Pass SuccessPSuc #125 #9
Pass ExplPExl #5 #77
PPAExp #81 #15
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #136 #12
F7 HavocF7 #132 #1
DB HavocDB #34 #48
Oklahoma on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCatOKLA OffKENT Def
Perf GradePerf #69 #130
SuccessSuc #47 #110
ExplosiveExp #106 #113
PPAPPA #86 #124
PowerPwr #26 #127
SP+SP+ #38 #128
Pts POPPO #52 #109
HavocHav #90 #109
Oklahoma Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
OKLA OffKENT Def
Run GameRun #59 #119
Run SuccessRSuc #61 #87
Run ExplRExp #80 #116
PPAExp #85 #124
Run BlockR Blk #84 -
OL YdsOLY #94 #100
Stuff RateStuff #82 #89
TackleTak -  #95
Oklahoma Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCatOKLA OffKENT Def
Pass GamePass #89 #128
Pass SuccessPSuc #49 #114
Pass ExplPExl #112 #87
PPAExp #83 #101
Pass Block/RushP Blk #27 #66
F7 HavocF7 #85 #80
DB HavocDB #91 #116
Program Comparison
OKLA 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Up to Title Contenders

KENT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 86° - Wind: 11 mph
Rematch from Week 6
Oklahoma -46.5 (53.5)
Oklahoma won vs Kent State this year (44-0)

Previous Matchups
Oklahoma beat Kent State in 2022 (33-3)

  
KENT's OC Mark Carney (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Dru Deshields9416557%13211128.0
CJ Montes (Tr)101953%140117.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Gavin Garcia10038013.845
Jordan Nubin (Tr)6221013.425
Jahzae Kimbrough389502.512
Dru Deshields424921.215
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Cade Wolford16406625.479
Dashawn Martin23293212.775
Wayne Harris2625619.842
Ardell Banks8161120.138

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KENT's DC Kody Morgan (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
CJ Young696223
Mason Woods647231
Joel Cordoba481011
Jaire Rawlison412105
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jamond Mathis (Tr)196563
Jelani Davis (Tr)224340
Mason Maddox112220
A.J. Campbell174211
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaire Rawlison412105
Terrell Miller241004
CJ Young696223

OKLA's OC Ben Arbuckle (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
John Mateer (Tr)16926564%1949877.4
Michael Hawkins Jr.152756%167306.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Tory Blaylock9440344.325
Xavier Robinson5233246.465
John Mateer (Tr)9430663.351
Jadyn Ott216803.212
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Isaiah Sategna (Tr)47676514.476
Deion Burks42435210.434
Jaren Kanak30410013.748
Keontez Lewis (Tr)19226211.928

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OKLA's DC Brent Venables (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kip Lewis536132
Owen Heinecke467204
Robert Spears-Jennings431000
Kendal Daniels (Tr)3510122
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
R Mason Thomas2310721
Taylor Wein2811431
Gracen Halton184332
Jayden Jackson224320
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Courtland Guillory261016
Peyton Bowen281014
Owen Heinecke467204