| MATCHUP | Kent State Golden Flashes | Western Michigan Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-3 | 3-2 |
| Spread | +13.5 100 | -13.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | +425 | -575 |
| Total | Over 43.5 (-110) | Under 43.5 (-110) |
| Where | Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI | |
| When | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashes are 2-3 (1-1) this season after they lost to Ohio by a score of 13-10 in their last game. Kent State trailed 10-3 at halftime, but they tied the game at 10 in the third, before allowing a field goal late in the third for the loss. The Golden Flashes out gained Ohio by a total of 266-254, went 5-16 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Dru DeShields threw for 217 yards and two interceptions, while Da’Realyst Clark caught six passes for 68 yards. Brandon White rushed nine times for 32 yards in the loss.Prior to that game, Kent State defeated Ball State by a score of 26-13, but lost to Ohio State by a score of 59-3 before that. The Golden Flashes have scored 15.0 points per game with 161.2 passing yards and 116.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 31.4 points against per game this season. Dru DeShields has thrown for 757 yards with three touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos are 3-2 (1-0) this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 20-17 last week. Western Michigan trailed 14-10 at halftime, but they were able to take the lead with 1:19 left, before getting a stop inside the five to seal the win. The Broncos out gained Buffalo by a total of 327-305, went 5-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Broc Lowry threw for 212 yards, while Nate Levicki caught four passes for 76 yards. Jalen Buckley rushed 15 times for 62 yards and one score in the win.Prior to that game, Western Michigan lost to Boise State by a score of 32-7, but did beat Rice by a score of 28-21 before that. The Broncos have scored 23.2 points per game with 158.6 passing yards and 145.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 19.4 points against per game this season. Broc Lowry has thrown for 739 yards with four touchdowns and one interception this year.
Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win
- Western Michigan has won each of its last 13 games as a favorite.
- Kent State has lost each of its last 13 October games as a road underdog.
- Kent State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as an underdog against teams from Michigan.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Kent State and Western Michigan.
- The favorite has won the first half in eight of Western Michigan’s last nine games.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Kent State has covered the spread in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kent State’s last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Western Michigan’s last five games against conference opponents at Waldo Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Western Michigan Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Dieter Kelly ranks T2nd in the Mid-American Conference for made field goals (6) this season.
Kent State Golden Flashes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Rocco Nicholl ranks T4th in the Mid-American Conference for sacks (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Michigan ranks T120th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (1).
- Western Michigan ranks T117th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (33.3).
- Kent State ranks 134th among FBS teams for points per game this season (15.0).
- Kent State ranks T133rd among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (6.8).