Ohio State Buckeyes defeat Kent State Golden Flashes 59-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Kent State Golden Flashes 3, Ohio State Buckeyes 59
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Kent State Golden Flashes 59-3 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes covered the spread as 52-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 58.5, with 62 points combined.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes final score and game recap
The Ohio State Buckeyes led 21-0 after the first quarter and 35-0 at halftime. They outscored the Kent State Golden Flashes 24-3 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Wayne Harris (Kent State Golden Flashes): 2 catches for 29 yards.
- Brandon White (Kent State Golden Flashes): 5 carries for 21 yards.
- Julian Sayin (Ohio State Buckeyes): 18/22 passing for 241 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Brandon Inniss (Ohio State Buckeyes): 4 catches for 78 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes?
The Ohio State Buckeyes covered the spread as 52-point favorites, winning by 56 points.
Did Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes go over or under the total?
The game went over: 62 points combined against a closing total of 58.5, over by 3.5. 35 of the 62 points came in the first half.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Ohio State Buckeyes team total 55.5: the over, paying -108, with 59 scored.
- Kent State Golden Flashes team total 1.5: the over, paying -110, with 3 scored.
- First-half spread: Ohio State Buckeyes -31.5 covered, paying -115.
- First-quarter total 14.5: the over, paying -105, with 21 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Ohio State Buckeyes won the first quarter.
- First-half total 35.5: the under, paying -112, with 35 points scored.
Kent State Golden Flashes and Ohio State Buckeyes betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kent State Golden Flashes 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went over.
This result left the Ohio State Buckeyes 2-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
What's next for Kent State Golden Flashes and Ohio State Buckeyes?
Next for the Kent State Golden Flashes: the Ball State Cardinals at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Ohio State Buckeyes: the Illinois Fighting Illini at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.