Kent State is 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference for the first time since 2012. They also lead the MAC East for the first time since 2012.
Heading into Saturday's game, they are underdogs for the first time in conference play this season. Ohio is favored by 7.5 points. Here are five factors that could impact Saturday's game.
1. The availability of running backs Jo-El Shaw, Joachim Bangda and Xavier Williams is still unknown.
Kent State’s first three running backs are all questionable for Saturday’s game. Bangda and Williams each suffered injuries. Williams was “rolled up on” at Wisconsin, while Bangda suffered an injury on the third play from scrimmage in the 26-3 win at Akron.