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Kent State at Wisconsin Predictions

From Picks and Parlays:

This is the first meeting between these schools and one Kent State will likely regret. The Badgers were unable to get much going offensively in their win against Northwestern and will look to get Taylor going. Take the Badgers to cruise to a huge win and cover on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Wisconsin Badgers win and cover ATS 48-3.

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Five burning questions: Kent State

From BadgerBlitz.com:

Five burning questions: Kent State

How will UW attack Kent State's defense, and how much will it use shotgun or pistol looks this week?

Against the Tigers, the Golden Flashes gave up 467 of the 633 yards on the ground -- and the SEC program recorded three 100-yard rushers in that mid-September contest. Sean Lewis' defense is dead last in the FBS against the run in allowing 261 yards per game.

I expect UW to attack that weakness on Saturday, but I do wonder out of what personnel and formations. Each week, the team schemes differently per each opponent and will bring out different looks and players to what the staff thinks will be successful. Those that have followed our personnel breakdowns each week have seen the variations against each opponent.

Against Northwestern in the first half, BadgerBlitz.com counted 26 of the 33 snaps not under center. When asked on Monday, about using those shotgun-like looks and what the Wildcats did to take away some things offensively for Wisconsin, head coach Paul Chryst elaborated.

“I think that was our plan going in, and I think that we didn’t -- you just think about it -- where you’ve got to defend the whole field, and I don’t think that we necessarily attacked the whole field to the point where they had to defend the whole field," Chryst said. "I think that’s when you can do that. You’ll be your best -- and I don’t care what style of offense you’re doing -- if you can attack the whole field, you’re going to be harder to defend.”

Just how this offense continues to evolve and scheme against another adversary across the line of scrimmage will be worth watching.

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What awaits the Badgers' dominant defense from the Golden Flashes?

Wisconsin still ranks as one of the best defenses in the nation, allowing just 7.2 points per game (first in FBS), 44.5 yards per game on the ground (first in FBS), 147.8 yards per game through the air (eighth in FBS), and 9-of-58 third down conversions (15.5 percent; also first in FBS).

All offenses will present different challenges for Wisconsin this season. Quarterback Dustin Crum has completed over 70 percent of his passes with five touchdowns and zero interceptions while also rushing for 140 yards and a score. Receivers Isaiah McKoy and Kavious Price each have 18 receptions and have combined for five touchdowns through the air.

"They're spread out a lot, kind of similar to South Florida a little bit," inside linebacker Chris Orr said. "They have a lot of speed at receiver and at the skill positions. Quarterback is really good, really good quarterback. High tempo, which is always hard to prepare for, period. They pretty much do everything, which is kind of crazy."

Outside linebacker Zack Baun mentioned that Kent State will run some gadget plays and try to spread out defenses while also calling out the unit's wide splits, use of screen passes and deep balls. When asked about the Golden Flashes' offense further, Orr explained what the Badgers are preparing for.

"Like backdoor reads. They'll have the running back going flat one way and a counter going the other way with the quarterback. Stuff like that," Orr said. "I guess it's not really too gadgety, but it's not like a traditional play that you would think of. It's just basically another form of option. Basically all everything is today is just another form of option. Like RPO is just another form of triple option, so it's just different."

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MESSAGE FROM KENT STATE PRESIDENT: WE MUST DO BETTER

By now, many of you are aware that on Saturday, Kent State University halted a Division I field hockey match between the University of Maine and Temple University as it headed for double overtime in order to accommodate pregame events for our football game on an adjacent field.

It was a regrettable decision, and I am truly sorry about it. Ending the field hockey match prematurely – frustrating the dedicated student-athletes who were playing to win – does not align with our core values or our commitment to students.

All week, I have been thinking of the visiting student-athletes who spent countless hours practicing and preparing for a tournament on our campus, and of the parents who traveled here to show their support.

We can, and must, do better.

We have initiated an investigation into the matter, led by our Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The canceling of the field hockey match between these two teams does not reflect who we are as a university or as a welcoming community. Prioritizing a swift investigation and implementing its recommendations allows us to recalibrate our actions to once again reflect our highest ideals.

Thank you for all you do.

Sincerely,
Todd Diacon

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Auburn Tigers Predictions

From Tony's Picks:

While in Auburn, the Tigers are putting in 25.5 points per game while allowing other teams to score at 13.5 points per contest. The team is looking for its third straight win after taking over the Tulane Green Wave with a score of 24-6 at home turf. The University of Auburn Tigers is 0-0 and 2-0 overall in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) West Division. The Tigers also subdued the Oregon Ducks in their season opener with a score of 27-21.

Tigers QB Bo Nix hurled 32 of 68 passes to a completion rate of 47.1% for 384 yards. RB JaTarvious Whitlow rushed for 208 yards while WR Will Hastings made 113 yards on receptions and WR Eli Stove caught 10 passes from the last match. The defense stood up with DB Jeremiah Dinson leading on 13 tackles with 2 tackles for loss and a sack. Auburn is 18-2 SU in its last 20 matches on local grounds and 6-0 SU in its last 6 games against teams from the Mid American Conference.

Kent State Golden Flashes vs (10) Auburn Tigers. The NCAAF pick for this game is the Auburn Tigers -35.5. Auburn has WRs Shedrick Jackson, Seth Williams, and Ja’Varrius Johnson in question to play against Kent State for undisclosed reasons. Looking for a third win, Auburn will be working harder to improve their game against Kent State. The #10 Tigers will be the victors of this match but will fail to cover the spread to a predicted score of 45-20.

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2019 Auburn Tigers Football Collectible Ticket Stub

For anyone who is interested, you can purchase an Auburn Tigers football collectible ticket stub for the Kent State game on eBay. If I thought the Flashes would make a respectable game of it I might be interested in buying one and having it framed, but I'm afraid the Flashes will get pummeled by the Tigers.

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KSU memories

Happiness is what you make of it. It can be smelling flowers along the way or in my case reminiscing about my college days at KSU when I want a happy thought. I still relive those days in my mind and can feel the cool fall air, see the beautiful Autumn blue sky, and hear the Kent State Marching Band practicing the KSU fight song outside the Center for the Performing Arts.

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Despite having traveled throughout Europe and the United States, I often come full circle back to my days at Kent State. Sure, seeing the Swiss Alps, the Alaska glaciers and snow-covered mountains, the Grand Canyon, and a Key West sunset was awesome, but for some reason the memories of them don't quite have the same effect on me as a beautiful fall day on the KSU campus when I was a student.

I realize there are plenty of Kent State alumni who can't possibly relate to this, but if you can relate I'm happy for you. And if you can't relate, please don't try to take our football team and marching band away just because you're not interested in them.

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Kennesaw State Game Prediction

From Sports Chat Place:

The Kennesaw State Owls aren't your typical FCS program, as they've won double-digit games the last two years and nearly beat Georgia State in last years season opener. Oddsmakers are clearly showing the Owls the respect they deserve. However, in a near pick em between a FCS and FBS, I'm going to choose the FBS school nine times out of 10, especially when we're getting that team at home. It's just better players and a deeper roster overall. Don't let me down, Kent State.​

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