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1 Unit Kent St
Ohio at Kent State (+2) - 11:30am Pacific - Game #167-168
The Flashes have only played two true home games in their first six, have taken on two BCS schools, and opened up conference play on the road against the highest rated team in the league in Ball State. Ranking last in the MAC in turnover ratio can explain away some of their lopsided scores, but they have actually had a higher yard per play average in three of their losses at Iowa State, at Ball State, and vs Akron. This despite playing without standout RB Jarvis (ankle) in their last three games. Jarvis led the nation in rushing last year, has practiced this week, and is expected to get playing time vs Ohio. Kent finally had a winnable situation last week vs nearby rival Akron but a costly fumbled punt late in the fourth quarter led to an eventual overtime loss in a game they had led almost throughout and finished with over 100 more total yards. Senior dual threat QB Edelman (25 career starts) is coming off his best game of the season and the entire offense got a big boost from good looking freshman WR Pressley (11 touches, 70 yards) who led the team in receiving in his first game since having redshirt removed. Ohio will unfairly be playing their fifth road game in seven weeks to start the season. The Bobcats have been decimated with injuries on both sides of the ball but particularly on the defensive line which has caused speculation that two players may have their redshirt status removed this week. This does not bode well for them against the MAC's top rushing team in Kent. Ohio replacement starting QB Jackson has now thrown four interceptions in his last two games against 1-A opponents. The Bobcats were outgained by a whopping 2.8 yards per play last week at Western Michigan. With an 0-5 record vs 1-A schools and dismal efforts each of the last two weeks, Ohio should not be laying points on the road to any team with a pulse. Take the live dog.
Play: #168 Kent State +2 for 1 UNIT (Line has since moved to +1, I recommend the play down to pick'em.)
1 Unit Kent St
Ohio at Kent State (+2) - 11:30am Pacific - Game #167-168
The Flashes have only played two true home games in their first six, have taken on two BCS schools, and opened up conference play on the road against the highest rated team in the league in Ball State. Ranking last in the MAC in turnover ratio can explain away some of their lopsided scores, but they have actually had a higher yard per play average in three of their losses at Iowa State, at Ball State, and vs Akron. This despite playing without standout RB Jarvis (ankle) in their last three games. Jarvis led the nation in rushing last year, has practiced this week, and is expected to get playing time vs Ohio. Kent finally had a winnable situation last week vs nearby rival Akron but a costly fumbled punt late in the fourth quarter led to an eventual overtime loss in a game they had led almost throughout and finished with over 100 more total yards. Senior dual threat QB Edelman (25 career starts) is coming off his best game of the season and the entire offense got a big boost from good looking freshman WR Pressley (11 touches, 70 yards) who led the team in receiving in his first game since having redshirt removed. Ohio will unfairly be playing their fifth road game in seven weeks to start the season. The Bobcats have been decimated with injuries on both sides of the ball but particularly on the defensive line which has caused speculation that two players may have their redshirt status removed this week. This does not bode well for them against the MAC's top rushing team in Kent. Ohio replacement starting QB Jackson has now thrown four interceptions in his last two games against 1-A opponents. The Bobcats were outgained by a whopping 2.8 yards per play last week at Western Michigan. With an 0-5 record vs 1-A schools and dismal efforts each of the last two weeks, Ohio should not be laying points on the road to any team with a pulse. Take the live dog.
Play: #168 Kent State +2 for 1 UNIT (Line has since moved to +1, I recommend the play down to pick'em.)
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