Kent State has had more than a week of extra preparation for this game and Bowling Green is off a huge win at home 13-10 vs. Temple. I expect a similar score in this game on Saturday as Kent State just has one of the best defenses in the conference as they are ranked 22nd in total defense in the country their problem has been with the offense, but the extra week off should help.
For one they are moving the offensive line around to get some more push up front which can't hurt and they will have more success as Bowling Green has allowed 5.06 yards per carry this year and 6.37 in losses. Kent's poor rushing and offensive statistics are partially due to their strength of schedule as they had to open up the year vs. Alabama and Kansas State so I don't think they are as bad as their 120th rank. However, the key is on defense for Kent State.
Bowling Green is -8 in turnover margin giving up 18 on the year while Kent State has forced 18 9 in 3 home games. kent State at home also only allowing opponents to convert 26% of their 3rd downs while Bowling Green is converting just 28% in their last 4 games anyway. So expect Kent State to me motivated here off the bye to come out with the outright win. The Dog is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 match ups.
