Kent State at Bowling Green - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Kent State Golden Flashes at Bowling Green Falcons

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Tuesday, November 10th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Doyt Perry Stadium - Bowling Green, OH  (Mid-American)

 
Golden Flashes (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Mark Carney (5 - 7)
Avg Score : 21 - 34 (18 - 43 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.5 - 8.5 (#104)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 8)
KENT coming off BYE
BGSU coming off BYE
Our Line: Bowling Green -9.5  (SP+ BGSU -7)

Projected Score: KENT: 20 - BGSU: 30 (50)
BGSU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
KENT Travel: 121 miles
Falcons (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Eddie George (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 21 - 24 (17 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.6 - 6.4 (#81)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 7)
 
Kent State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Kent State at South Carolina+28.5
Sat 9/12Kent State vs Wofford-5
Sat 9/19Kent State at Ohio State+37
Sat 9/26Kent State vs Ball State-7.5
Sat 10/3Kent State vs Ohio+4
Sat 10/10Kent State at Western Michigan+14.5
Sat 10/17Kent State at South Florida+20.5
Sat 10/24Kent State vs Akron+0.5
Fri 10/30Kent State at Sacramento State+3.5
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/10Kent State at Bowling Green+9.5
Tue 11/17Kent State vs Miami (OH)+15
Tue 11/24Kent State at Eastern Michigan+9

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Kent State's Schedule
Bowling Green's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Bowling Green vs Tarleton State-12
Sat 9/12Bowling Green at Nebraska+20
Sat 9/19Bowling Green at Iowa State+16
Sat 9/26Bowling Green vs South Florida+8.5
Sat 10/3Bowling Green at Miami (OH)+13
Sat 10/10Bowling Green vs Sacramento State-8
Sat 10/17Bowling Green vs Ball State-14.5
Sat 10/24Bowling Green at Buffalo+2.5
Sat 10/31Bowling Green at Western Michigan+7.5
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/10Bowling Green vs Kent State-9.5
Wed 11/18Bowling Green at Toledo+8
Sat 11/28Bowling Green vs Massachusetts-20.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Bowling Green'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#112 (.09)36% (126)21.336% (130)2.54 (129)9838% (111)1973.42 (98)#93 (.19)43% (86)33.644% (90)43% (77)4.29 (123)48.81.10.8
BGSU#128 (.02)36% (128)20.537% (125)2.88 (78)15635% (124)1513.19 (118)#61 (.15)41% (56)24.339% (40)42% (68)3.44 (48)611.21.3
 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
KENT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BGSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KENT Offense1221.317.736.4%3.421.11429598197352%46%36%38%18%.09
BGSU Defense1224.319.540.6%3.441.3 - - - - - 53%46%39%42%19%.15
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KENT Defense1233.642.942.9%4.290.8 - - - - - 51%47%44%43%14%.19
BGSU Offense1220.51735.6%3.191.217307156151458%40%37%35%16%.02

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 State1227:4414.328%47%6.148.81.10.85.82328.4
Bowling Green1231:1816.637%42%6.7611.21.36.21.8131
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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 Offense1252% (45)36% (130)32.998.3310 (132)-.02 (127)2.54 (129)63% (117)13% (129)0.89 (103)
BGSU Defense1253% (105)39% (40) - - - - .06 (48)2.74 (40)59% (9)13% (8)1.06 (116)
 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 Defense1251% (89)44% (90) - - - - .16 (104)2.95 (78)67% (37)9% (80)1.02 (99)
BGSU Offense1258% (15)37% (125)39.3155.5413 (119).03 (112)2.88 (78)58% (133)10% (95)0.95 (76)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KENT Offense1246% (94)38% (111)13.624.4197.18.114.520 (61)6 (34).29 (49)1.9 (4)35% (121)24% (129).15 (120)5% (35)2.2 (17)
BGSU Defense1246% (34)42% (68) - - - - - - 6 (75).28 (82)1.6 (95)33% (49)31% (86).32 (79)7% (43)2.1 (85)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KENT Defense1247% (51)43% (77) - - - - - - 6 (75).26 (77)1.6 (83)32% (63)34% (122).35 (97)5% (122)1.9 (43)
BGSU Offense1240% (122)35% (124)13.823.8151.36.410.913 (106)12 (119).07 (129)1.6 (47)34% (110)25% (121).19 (114)6% (65)2.1 (50)

Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -16.74  #126
Kent State's Offense Rating: 7.52  #125
Kent State's Defense Rating: 24.26  #130
2026 Talent Rating: 462.00  #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 1%  #83
Kent State's 2026 Expected Record: 3.5 - 8.5
Kent State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -20.1  #128
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.9  #125
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.5  #127

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 467.85
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28

Power Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -16.74   Bowling Green: -9.015

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -20.1   Bowling Green: -13.3




Bowling Green's Power Ratings
Bowling Green's Power Rating: -9.015  #113
Bowling Green's Offense Rating: 10.94  #108
Bowling Green's Defense Rating: 20.67  #116
2026 Talent Rating: 487.00  #102
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #104
Bowling Green's 2026 Expected Record: 5.6 - 6.4
Bowling Green's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.3  #115
Bowling Green's Offense SP+ Rating: 14.8  #128
Bowling Green's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.3  #86

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 467.85
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28


Kent State Scoring
Offense: 21.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 17.7
Defense: 33.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 42.9

Kent State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Bowling Green 30
Kent State 20


Projected Total Points: 50
Bowling Green Scoring
Offense: 20.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 17
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.5

Bowling Green's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/25Kent State24Bowling Green21Bowling Green -7.5Kent State47.5Under
202410/19Bowling Green27Kent State6Bowling Green -24Kent State54.5Under
202311/08Kent State19Bowling Green49Bowling Green -10.5Bowling Green41.5Over
202211/09Bowling Green6Kent State40Kent State -2.5Kent State55.5Under
202110/02Kent State27Bowling Green20Kent State -16.5Bowling Green56.0Under
202011/10Bowling Green24Kent State62Kent State -20.5Kent State55.0Over
201909/21Kent State62Bowling Green20Kent State -12Kent State61.5Over
201810/30Bowling Green28Kent State35Bowling Green -1.5Kent State67.5Under
201710/31Kent State16Bowling Green44Bowling Green -1Bowling Green48.0Over
201611/15Bowling Green42Kent State7Kent State -3Bowling Green54.0Under
201510/24Kent State0Bowling Green48Bowling Green -9.5Bowling Green59.0Under
201411/12Bowling Green30Kent State20Bowling Green -13Kent State0
201309/07Kent State22Bowling Green41Bowling Green -8Bowling Green0
201211/17Bowling Green24Kent State31
201110/29Kent State27Bowling Green15
201010/23Bowling Green6Kent State30
200910/10Kent State35Bowling Green36
200811/01Bowling Green45Kent State30
200710/20Kent State20Bowling Green31
200609/23Bowling Green3Kent State38
200511/05Kent State14Bowling Green24
200311/15Bowling Green42Kent State33
200211/02Kent State14Bowling Green45
200110/06Bowling Green24Kent State7
200009/29Kent State11Bowling Green18
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Bowling Green1564 Overs
Kent State1077 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams10 - 153 - 101 - 42 - 6
Road Teams15 - 1010 - 36 - 24 - 1

(#126) KENT at (#113) BGSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatKENTBGSU
Game ControlGC #128 #113
Momentum ControlMC #135 #83
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #126 #113
SP+SP+ #128 #115
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #109 #102
Blue ChipsBC% #83 #104
Kent State Notes
(2/24) HC Carney went 4-4 in MAC (KS was 0-16 prev)
Kent State Injury Report
Bowling Green Notes
(3/4) Vibes: Hopeful, George popular, can bowl TY
(3/4) QB Novosad a huge get, big talent for MAC QB
(3/4) RB duo of Dendy & Baldwin (FCS) looks decent
(3/4) WR really need FCS portals or depth to hit
(3/4) OL looks rough, only 2 with PT exp. Some depth
(3/4) DL has some exp, has size. DE's can rush some
(3/4) DBs look strong, even better if FCS portals hit
Bowling Green Injury Report
Kent State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
KENT OffBGSU Def
Game ControlGC #134 #111
Momentum ControlMC #87 #72
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #126 #56
ExplosiveExp #12 #105
PPAPPA #112 #61
PowerPwr #125 #116
SP+SP+ #125 #86
Pts POPPO #98 #48
HavocHav #117 #12
Kent State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
KENT OffBGSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #130 #40
Run ExplRExp #103 #116
PPAExp #127 #48
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #129 #40
Stuff RateStuff #110 #8
TackleTak - NR
Kent State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
KENT OffBGSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #111 #68
Pass ExplPExl #4 #95
PPAExp #49 #82
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #129 #8
DB HavocDB #35 #43
Bowling Green on Offense
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40%
CategoryCatBGSU OffKENT Def
Game ControlGC #120 #114
Momentum ControlMC #114 #135
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #128 #86
ExplosiveExp #82 #88
PPAPPA #128 #93
PowerPwr #108 #130
SP+SP+ #128 #127
Pts POPPO #118 #123
HavocHav #80 #107
Bowling Green Run Game
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40%
CategoryCat
BGSU OffKENT Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #125 #90
Run ExplRExp #76 #99
PPAExp #112 #104
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #78 #78
Stuff RateStuff #66 #82
TackleTak - NR
Bowling Green Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40%
CategoryCatBGSU OffKENT Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #124 #77
Pass ExplPExl #47 #83
PPAExp #129 #77
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #95 #80
DB HavocDB #65 #122
Program Comparison
BGSU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

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

Weather Forecast
Playing in Doyt Perry Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Kent State beat Bowling Green last year (24-21)
Bowling Green beat Kent State in 2024 (27-6)
Bowling Green beat Kent State in 2023 (49-19)

  
KENT's OC Clay Patterson (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Dru Deshields13624057%20301838.5
Nolan Good51050%38003.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Dru Deshields613830.615
Mason Blakemore93804.214
Maurice Stephens131131.031
Marques Hicks41804.514
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Wayne Harris35383110.942
Ardell Banks12205217.138
Terik Mulder19198410.450
Da'Realyst Clark3108136.089

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KENT's DC Cherokee Valeria (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Joel Cordoba662011
Derrick Jackson481002
Sayed Abuhamdeh392102
DJ Barnes282000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Thomas Aden244210
Darian Blachewicz195201
Jaihien Roy153221
Sayed Abuhamdeh392102
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sayed Abuhamdeh392102
Derrick Jackson481002
Joel Cordoba662011

BGSU's OC Greg Nosal (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Hunter Najm336650%473547.2
Austin Novosad (Tr)1250%400020.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ke'Marion Baldwin (Tr)15977864.989
Austyn Dendy10849354.624
Isaiah Dawson (Tr)11136112.442
Nakai Amachree72203.111
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Isaiah Dawson (Tr)42575413.767
Nicholas Sowell21247111.826
Brennan Ridley4110127.587
Austyn Dendy464116.027

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BGSU's DC Brandon Fisher (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kal-El Pascal804005
Armahn Hale (Tr)444001
Preston EstoEsta291001
Dorian Pringle276100
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Myles Bradley206570
Eriq George265420
Andrew Hines III224110
Dorian Pringle276100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
JoJo Johnson2200013
Kal-El Pascal804005
Nick Sawyer (Tr)30002