Kent State closes out non-conference play Saturday with its first matchup in program history against Ole Miss. Kickoff at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium is set for noon Eastern (11 Central) on SEC Network.
Facts In A Flash
• Junior Justin Rankin ranks 23rd in the nation in rushing yards per carry (6.6). Rankin had a career-high 147 rushing yards and a TD vs. Howard.
• Kent State is averaging 80.7 plays per game and its 84 snaps at Illinois were the most in 35 games.
• Senior linebacker Matt Bahr has made nine or more tackles in three of his last five games, including at Penn State and Clemson.