Kent Wired · Oct 17, 2019
5 factors heading into Saturday's game at Ohio
Kent State offensive lineman Julian Sams embraces RB Will Matthews after his 5-yrd touchdown run at the end of the first half against Akron.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.