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Kent State Falls 42-17 to Bobcats - Recap

Ohio won 42-17 on Saturday against Kent State behind a 125-yard receiving performance from Miles Cross at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium.

Ohio was a favorite by -24.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 44.5.

Parker Navarro rushed for 65 yards, while Sieh Bangura added 41 yards in the win. Miles Cross and Tyler Foster added 125 and 59 receiving yards respectively.

Jaylen Thomas rushed for 67 yards for Kent State, while Tommy Ulatowski added 60 yards. Michael Alaimo threw for 107 yards for the Golden Flashes, while receivers Chrishon McCray and Justin Holmes had 93 and 17 yards respectively.

Kent State was outgained by Ohio 466-228 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-16 by the Bobcats.

The time of possession battle favored Ohio as their offense was on the field for 32:56, longer than the 27:04 of their opponents.

Next game, Ohio takes its act on the road to face NIU looking for another win. For Kent State, they head on the road to face Eastern Michigan.