The Bobcats will play the Golden Flashes on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The matchup takes place at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between Ohio and Kent State taking place at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ohio has a 97.67 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Kent State is 95.00.
- Away Ohio - Heading into Week 5, Ohio currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Kent State - Kent State has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 5 matchup, they rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Ohio away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Ohio ranks 3rd (121) in the MAC Conference, with Kent State currently ranking 11th (65) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, Ohio stands 8th (124) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Kent State sits at 3rd (144) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - Ohio has a 2-2 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Kent State currently 2-2 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
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Ohio at Kent State Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 5 | Ohio vs Kent State Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 | OHIO 13, KENT 10 Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium | Ohio by 3 |
| 2024 Week 11 | Ohio vs Kent State Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 | OHIO 41, KENT 0 Dix Stadium | Ohio by 41 |
| 2023 Week 6 | Kent State vs Ohio Saturday, October 7th, 2023 | OHIO 42, KENT 17 Peden Stadium | Ohio by 25 |
| 2022 Week 5 | Ohio vs Kent State Saturday, October 1st, 2022 | KENT 31, OHIO 24 (OT) Dix Stadium | Kent State by 7 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Kent State | 2-2 | 8.000 | 3 | 5 | 119 | 244 | 3-1 | 0-4 | W1 |
| Ohio | 3-0 | 1.000 | 5 | 2 | 213 | 155 | 3-0 | 2-2 | W4 |
Ohio & Kent State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ohio Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ohio YR: futures available
Kent State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Kent State YR: futures available
Ohio & Kent State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ohio vs Nebraska | NEB 49, OHIO 21 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Jacksonville State vs Ohio | OHIO 29, JXST 27 (4OT) Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Ohio vs South Alabama | USA 41, OHIO 36 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Stonehill vs Ohio | OHIO 35, STO 7 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Ohio vs Kent State | OHIO 13, KENT 10 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Central Michigan vs Ohio | OHIO 31, CMU 14 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Ohio vs Sacramento State | OHIO 48, SAC 7 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Eastern Michigan vs Ohio | Saturday, October 24th, 2026 4:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Ohio vs Akron | Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Ohio vs Miami (OH) | Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Ball State vs Ohio | Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Toledo vs Ohio | Friday, November 27th, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Kent State vs South Carolina | SC 57, KENT 0 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Wofford vs Kent State | KENT 36, WOF 15 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Kent State vs Ohio State | OSU 59, KENT 3 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs Kent State | KENT 26, BALL 13 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Ohio vs Kent State | OHIO 13, KENT 10 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Kent State vs Western Michigan | WMU 38, KENT 7 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Kent State vs South Florida | USF 29, KENT 2 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Kent State | KENT 35, AKR 20 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Kent State vs Sacramento State | Friday, October 30th, 2026 10:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Miami (OH) vs Kent State | Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Kent State vs Eastern Michigan | Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ohio vs Kent State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ohio vs Kent State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio vs Kent State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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