Kent State Golden Flashes (@KentStFootball)
Mark Carney (Int) (1st year) (0-0)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 2 - 10 (#135) | SOS: (#91)
Power (#136) | Off (#135) | Def (#133) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 2 - 10 (#135) | SOS: (#91)
| Kent State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Kent State vs Merrimack | +4 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Kent State at Texas Tech | +41 | |||||
| Fri 9/12 | Kent State vs Buffalo | +17 | |||||
| Fri 9/19 | Kent State at Florida State | +35.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/3 | Kent State at Oklahoma | +47 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | Kent State vs Massachusetts | +2.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/17 | Kent State at Toledo | +28 | |||||
| Fri 10/24 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | +13 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/4 | Kent State at Ball State | +6.5 | |||||
| Mon 11/10 | Kent State at Akron | +11 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Kent State vs Central Michigan | +10.5 | |||||
| Thu 11/27 | Kent State at Northern Illinois | +17.5 | |||||
Record Prediction: 2.0 - 10.0 #135
Schedule Rating: #91
Future 2026 Schedule
| Kent State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Kent State at Pittsburgh | +23.5 | 55.5 | L 24 - 55 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Kent State vs St. Francis (PA) | -17.5 | 49.5 | L 17 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Kent State at Tennessee | +49.5 | 61.5 | L 0 - 71 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Kent State at Penn State | +49.0 | 58.0 | L 0 - 56 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Kent State vs Eastern Michigan | +14.0 | 46.0 | L 33 - 52 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Kent State vs Ball State | +3.0 | 58.0 | L 35 - 37 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Kent State at Bowling Green | +24.0 | 54.5 | L 6 - 27 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Kent State at Western Michigan | +19.0 | 61.0 | L 21 - 52 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/6 | Kent State vs Ohio | +20.5 | 53.5 | L 0 - 41 | U | N | |
| Wed 11/13 | Kent State at Miami (OH) | +31.0 | 47.5 | L 7 - 34 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/19 | Kent State vs Akron | +10.5 | 49.0 | L 17 - 38 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/26 | Kent State at Buffalo | +23.5 | 50.5 | L 7 - 43 | U | N | |
2024 Record: 0 - 12 (MAC: 0 - 8)
Spread Record 3 - 9 - 0 | O/U 6 - 6
2025 class: 155 points #90
2024 class: 152 points #96
2023 class: 82 points #120
2022 class: 137 points #90
2021 class: 119 points #118
Average Class Ranking: #103
Average Recruiting Points: 129
2024 class: 152 points #96
2023 class: 82 points #120
2022 class: 137 points #90
2021 class: 119 points #118
Average Class Ranking: #103
Average Recruiting Points: 129
Class Averages
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 142 points #108
2019 class: 138 points #102
2018 class: 128 points #100
2017 class: 95 points #128
2016 class: 83 points #131
Average Class Ranking: #114
Average Recruiting Points: 117
2019 class: 138 points #102
2018 class: 128 points #100
2017 class: 95 points #128
2016 class: 83 points #131
Average Class Ranking: #114
Average Recruiting Points: 117
Offensive Coordinator Mark Carney
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Kargman | 45 | 82 | 55% | 432 | 3 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Ruel Tomlinson | 11 | 28 | 39% | 73 | 0 | 2 | 2.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahzae Kimbrough | 27 | 114 | 0 | 4.2 | 18 |
| Ayden Harris | 29 | 110 | 1 | 3.8 | 13 |
| Jordan Nubin (Tr) | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1.7 | 7 |
| Cade Wolford | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Jay Etheridge | 14 | 137 | 1 | 9.8 | 37 |
| Dashawn Martin | 8 | 108 | 0 | 13.5 | 27 |
| Jordan Nubin (Tr) | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 | 19 |
| Jahzae Kimbrough | 5 | 24 | 0 | 4.8 | 11 |
Defensive Coordinator Kody Morgan
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Woods | 68 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tevin Tucker | 65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Canaan Williams | 46 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CJ Young | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattheus Carroll | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Young | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Woods | 68 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaihien Roy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Campbell | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tevin Tucker | 65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mason Woods | 68 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 43% #108
Offense Returning Production: 36% #116
Defense Returning Production: 50% #84
Overall Returning Production: 43% #108
Offense Returning Production: 36% #116
Defense Returning Production: 50% #84
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #104
14 Commits, 83.1 Avg Rating
13% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 17% TY
2025 Portal Class #104
14 Commits, 83.1 Avg Rating
13% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 17% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 452.00 #118
Offense Talent #110 | Defense Talent #120
2024 #101 | 2023 #99 | 2022 #113 | 2021 #113
2025 Talent Rating: 452.00 #118
Offense Talent #110 | Defense Talent #120
2024 #101 | 2023 #99 | 2022 #113 | 2021 #113
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 0 - 12
2024 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 1 - 11
2023 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 3 - 8 - 1 | Totals: 8 - 4
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Four Year Record: 6 - 30
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 11 - 24 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 4 - 20
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 0 - 12
2024 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 1 - 11
2023 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 3 - 8 - 1 | Totals: 8 - 4
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Four Year Record: 6 - 30
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 11 - 24 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 4 - 20
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 7 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 6 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 8
2020 Record: 3 - 1
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 1
Spread: 2 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 1
2019 Record: 7 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 9 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2018 Record: 2 - 10
2018 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 25 - 54
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 35 - 42 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 23 - 34
2021 Record: 7 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 6 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 8
2020 Record: 3 - 1
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 1
Spread: 2 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 1
2019 Record: 7 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 9 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2018 Record: 2 - 10
2018 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 25 - 54
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 35 - 42 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 23 - 34
| Kent State Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2021 | Potato Bowl | Kent State vs Wyoming | +3.0 | 61.0 | L 38 - 52 |
| 2019 | Frisco Bowl | Kent State vs Utah State | +7.5 | 71.5 | W 51 - 41 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .01 (131) | 30% (134) | 2.89 (130) | 27.2 (111) | 19% | 38% | .35 (133) | 50% (131) | 4.34 (115) | 33.2 (129) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .05 (125) | 35% (130) | 3.27 (110) | 28.4 (99) | 30% | 46% | .32 (125) | 45% (111) | 4.88 (132) | 32.2 (119) |
More Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 26:52 (130) | 12.9 (134) | 19% | 38% | 4.8 (16) | 35.7 (5) | 1.7 (97) | 0.9 | 4.7 (108) | 1.5 (108) | 0 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 28:49 (114) | 15 (131) | 30% | 46% | 5.4 (32) | 46.2 (29) | 1 (14) | 0.8 | 4.1 (123) | 0.9 (130) | 0 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 13.9 | 20.4 | 9.3 | 30.5% (134) | 2.89 (130) | 1.7 | 13 | 233 | 78 | 155 | 2.4 | 47% (91) | 51% (54) | 33% (132) | 29% (134) | 28% (134) | .01 (131) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 44.1 | 38.2 | 48.3 | 50.1% (131) | 4.34 (115) | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% (113) | 45% (25) | 50% (123) | 51% (130) | 12% (127) | .35 (133) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 14.7 | 18.6 | 11.9 | 35.2% (130) | 3.27 (110) | 1 | 15 | 270 | 106 | 165 | 2.9 | 53% (44) | 47% (90) | 32% (133) | 40% (89) | 19% (111) | .05 (125) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 34.6 | 28.6 | 38.9 | 45% (111) | 4.88 (132) | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% (124) | 43% (14) | 47% (108) | 44% (97) | 13% (122) | .32 (125) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 47% (91) | 33% (132) | 32.3 | 77.5 | 2.4 | 3 (134) | -.07 (132) | 2.57 (128) | 61% (123) | 19% (134) | 0.95 (72) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 55% (113) | 50% (123) | - | - | - | - | .3 (132) | 3.58 (133) | 81% (115) | 8% (111) | 1.13 (122) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 53% (44) | 32% (133) | 36.8 | 105.9 | 2.9 | 8 (130) | -.03 (132) | 2.84 (113) | 67% (109) | 12% (117) | 0.91 (105) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 56% (124) | 47% (108) | - | - | - | - | .24 (117) | 3.23 (98) | 79% (107) | 7% (131) | 1.08 (106) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 51% (54) | 29% (134) | 11.6 | 24.5 | 155.4 | 6.3 | 13.4 | 18 (68) | 13 (103) | .14 (109) | 2.1 (2) | 41% (134) | 19% (134) | .11 (132) | 8% (128) | 2.7 (1) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 45% (25) | 51% (130) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (125) | .41 (126) | 1.5 (23) | 28% (124) | 38% (127) | .42 (109) | 4% (127) | 1.8 (15) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 47% (90) | 40% (89) | 13.3 | 25.5 | 164.5 | 6.5 | 12.3 | 11 (117) | 6 (14) | .16 (110) | 1.6 (72) | 36% (122) | 25% (112) | .18 (108) | 7% (99) | 2 (76) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 43% (14) | 44% (97) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (120) | .44 (127) | 1.8 (117) | 32% (73) | 31% (76) | .33 (79) | 6% (91) | 2 (55) |
Team Notes (3/26) QB Kargman some exp, glorious hair ❌
(3/26) RB rebuild, awful LY, Nubin (Minn) added. ❌
(3/26) WR rebuild, surprisingly decent depth/options ❌
(3/26) OL worst in CFB, 3/5 back, only 2 portals? ❌
(3/26) Def near worst, 6 portals, 4 DBs ❌
(3/26) RB rebuild, awful LY, Nubin (Minn) added. ❌
(3/26) WR rebuild, surprisingly decent depth/options ❌
(3/26) OL worst in CFB, 3/5 back, only 2 portals? ❌
(3/26) Def near worst, 6 portals, 4 DBs ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (4/11) HC Burns fired, OC Carney Int HC for '25 ❌
(3/26) Worst CFB team of last 4 years LY ❌
(3/26) Worst CFB team of last 4 years LY ❌
Power Ratings Overall: -27.43 #135
Offense: 0.39 #134
Defense: 27.82 #133
SP+ Overall: -27.2 #136
SP+ Offense: 13.2 #135
SP+ Defense: 40.4 #133
Offense: 0.39 #134
Defense: 27.82 #133
SP+ Overall: -27.2 #136
SP+ Offense: 13.2 #135
SP+ Defense: 40.4 #133
Returning Prod KENT lost their '24 starting QB (23%) #102
Returning Production: 43% #108
Offense: 36% #116 | Defense: 50% #84
OL Prod: 32% #117, 1 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1301 #131 | From Portal: 0 #98
Rush Prod: 23% #119 | Rec Prod: 18% #127
Def Front Seven: 27% - Secondary: 31%
Returning Production: 43% #108
Offense: 36% #116 | Defense: 50% #84
OL Prod: 32% #117, 1 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1301 #131 | From Portal: 0 #98
Rush Prod: 23% #119 | Rec Prod: 18% #127
Def Front Seven: 27% - Secondary: 31%
Roster Team Talent #118 Blue Chips: 0% #99
Offense Talent #110 Defense Talent #120
Crootin Class #90 - 4 YR Rank #103
Portal Class #104 - 14 players, 83 Avg
13% of Roster from Portal, 17% TY
30 New Players, 42% of '25 Roster #29
Offense Talent #110 Defense Talent #120
Crootin Class #90 - 4 YR Rank #103
Portal Class #104 - 14 players, 83 Avg
13% of Roster from Portal, 17% TY
30 New Players, 42% of '25 Roster #29
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 2.0 - 10.0 #135
Schedule Rating: -80 #91
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 7
Schedule Rating: -80 #91
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 7
Scoring Scoring: 13.9 - 44.1 (15 - 35) in '24
Scoring at Home: 20 - 38 | Road: 9 - 48
OC: Mark Carney - in his second season
DC: Kody Morgan - in his second season
Scoring at Home: 20 - 38 | Road: 9 - 48
OC: Mark Carney - in his second season
DC: Kody Morgan - in his second season
Records 2024 Record: 0 - 12 (3 - 9 - 0) (MAC: 0 - 8)
2023 Record: 1 - 11 (3 - 8 - 1) (MAC: 0 - 8)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (5 - 7 - 0) (MAC: 4 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (6 - 30) | 8 Yr Record: (25 - 54)
2023 Record: 1 - 11 (3 - 8 - 1) (MAC: 0 - 8)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (5 - 7 - 0) (MAC: 4 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (6 - 30) | 8 Yr Record: (25 - 54)
'24 OffenseBalanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 30%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.89 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 29%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 59%
Awful when off Schedule 19%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 30%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.89 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 29%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 59%
Awful when off Schedule 19%
'24 DefenseAvg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 50%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 72%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 38%
Awful Defense Success Rate of 50%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 72%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 38%
Team NotesHC Burns fired, OC Carney Int HC for '25
QB Kargman some exp, glorious hair
RB rebuild, awful LY, Nubin (Minn) added.
WR rebuild, surprisingly decent depth/options
OL worst in CFB, 3/5 back, only 2 portals?
Def near worst, 6 portals, 4 DBs
Worst CFB team of last 4 years LY
QB Kargman some exp, glorious hair
RB rebuild, awful LY, Nubin (Minn) added.
WR rebuild, surprisingly decent depth/options
OL worst in CFB, 3/5 back, only 2 portals?
Def near worst, 6 portals, 4 DBs
Worst CFB team of last 4 years LY