After going through a surprising coaching change this past offseason, the 2025 season started as well as Kent State could’ve hoped.
The Golden Flashes ended up beating Merrimack 21-17, snapping a 21-game losing streak for Kent State that went back to 2023.
Dru DeShields was 6 of 10 through the air for 118 yards and one touchdown, while CJ Montes completed 6 of 9 passes for 91 yards and another TD. Cade Wolford caught both of those touchdowns, ending the day with 109 receiving yards.
A victory of any kind after going winless in 2024 should surely give this program some energy. But the Golden Flashes will have a serious test this week against Texas Tech.
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Kent State vs. Texas Tech Betting Odds
Texas Tech is a -48.5 college football betting odds favorite against Kent State, with the Over/Under being 58.5.
Kent State vs. Texas Tech On TV
The matchup between Kent State and Texas Tech will be televised on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
The game will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 6. The contest is taking place at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
Kent State vs. Texas Tech Prediction
I predict Texas Tech will win and cover the 48.5-point spread. I also project the game will go Over 58.5 total points.
Could Kent State end up being more competitive in the MAC than it has been? Maybe. But I don’t see the Golden Flashes being too competitive in this matchup.
The Red Raiders are ranked 24th in the country for a reason. I think they will put up points early and often in this one.
I could see Kent State scoring a little bit as well, maybe in the second half. But I think the Golden Flashes will be 1-1 going into their matchup with Buffalo at home next week.
