Kent State (1-3) vs Oklahoma (4-0)
October 4, 2025 at 04:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Oklahoma -45.5 — Over/Under: +53.5
The Kent State Golden Flashes and Oklahoma Sooners meet Saturday in college football action at Memorial Stadium. Here’s a Kent State vs Oklahoma Prediction. This article will include a Kent State vs Oklahoma Pick.
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashes lost to Buffalo and Florida State, and they play UMASS next. Kent State has lost 15 of its last 16 games. Dru DeShields is completing 58.7 percent of his passes for 642 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Cade Wolford and Dashawn Martin have combined for 355 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Terik Mulder has 8 receptions.
The Kent State Golden Flashes ground game is averaging 86.5 yards per contest, and Gavin Garcia leads the way with 175 yards on 59 carries. Defensively, Kent State is allowing 44 points and 543.3 yards per game. Mason Woods leads the Kent State Golden Flashes with 28 tackles, Jamond Mathis has 1 sack and Derrick Jackson III has 1 interception.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners beat Auburn and Temple, and they play Texas next. Oklahoma has 5 of its last 7 games. John Mateer is completing 67.4 percent of his passes for 1,215 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Jaren Kanak and Isaiah Sategna III have combined for 591 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Deion Burks has 23 receptions.
The Oklahoma Sooners ground game is averaging 125.8 yards per contest, and John Mateer leads the way with 190 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Oklahoma is allowing 9 points and 207.5 yards per game. Kip Lewis leads the Oklahoma Sooners with 23 tackles, Jayden Jackson has 3 sacks and Sammy Omosigho has 3 pass deflections.
Kent State Golden Flashes @ Oklahoma Sooners Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win
- Kent State has lost each of its last 17 road games against AP-ranked teams.
- Oklahoma has won 28 of its last 29 games against non-conference opponents at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
- Kent State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games against non-conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of Kent State’s last five games.
- Kent State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- The team ranked 5th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma’s last four home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Kent State’s last five road games in October have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma Sooners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, John Mateer leads Oklahoma for touchdowns (5) this season.
Kent State Golden Flashes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Cade Wolford leads Kent State for touchdowns (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma ranks 2nd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (207.5).
- Oklahoma ranks 3rd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (9.0).
- Kent State has recorded fewer total yards than its opponents in each of its last 10 games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- Kent State ranks 135th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (44.0).
Kent State vs Oklahoma Prediction
Kent State is an awful football program, and it’s no secret. We’re talking about a school that didn’t win a single game last year and is absolutely dreadful defensively this season. Oklahoma has the talent to blow the doors off in this game. However, this is a bad spot for Oklahoma after just playing Auburn and getting Texas on deck next week. Just how motivated are the Sooners to win this game by 50 points? Oklahoma was a massive favorite against Illinois State earlier this season and didn’t cover. There are better options out there, but this is a ridiculous line, so if forced to pick, it’s Kent State and the points or pass.