Of all the teams to qualify for a bowl game appearance, Kent State might have had the hardest row to hoe as they prepare to tangle with Utah State in the Frisco Bowl on Friday.
Pointspread | -7.5 -104 |
Moneyline | -264 |
Over / Under | o +71.5 |
Pointspread | +7.5 -116 |
Moneyline | +218 |
Over / Under | u +71.5 |
The Golden Flashes won their final three games of the season – despite being an underdog in all three – to reach their first bowl game in seven years. And they’re underdogs again as they tangle with a Utah State team that struggled at the defensive end this season.
Frisco Bowl Betting Analysis
As discussed above, Kent State hasn’t had a problem with being the underdog in a big game. In fact, the Golden Flashes have covered each of their last five games when receiving points, with four of those contests producing straight-up victories. But bettors take note: the Aggies finished strong with three covers over their final four games, and they’re an incredible 13-3 ATS in their previous 16 games as a favourite of six or more points.
The total for this game has risen from an opening of 64 up to 66, in a matchup between two teams with impressive offences and suspect defences. Utah State ended its regular-season campaign with a 3-1-1 O/U run in which its lone under came by just four points. Kent State had a similar finish to its season, going 3-1 to the Over in its final four games. Of note: this will be the highest total for a Utah State game since Oct. 5.
Utah State Aggies
If the Aggies hope to prevail for the fifth time in their previous seven bowl appearances, they’ll need to shore up their leaky defence. Utah State finished just inside the top 100 in total defence (431.6 yards allowed per game) and were particularly susceptible when defending on third down, allowing opponents to convert 46.3 percent of their opportunities. Kent State made good on 43.6 percent of third-down chances in 2019, good for 32nd in the nation.
Kent State Golden Flashes
The Golden Flashes finished 2019 with a modest 27.3 points-per-game average that ranks 77th in the country – but that number isn’t indicative of how dominant the Kent State offence fared down the stretch. The Golden Flashes averaged 34.5 points over their final four games, thanks in large part to the efforts of Dustin Crum. The double-threat quarterback completed well over 70 percent of his pass attempts with eight TDs and one INT over that four-game span.
Who Will Win Utah State vs. Kent State?
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AGGIES
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GOLDEN FLASHES
27
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 9 Dec 12:01am | USU | -8 -110 | O +65 -110 |
Closing 20 Dec 11:58pm | USU | -7 -111 | U +71 -110 |
Injuries
Gerold Bright (RB)
Sean Carter (WR)
Jordan Love (QB)
Jordan Love (QB)
David Woodward (LB)
Siaosi Mariner (WR)
Fua Leilua (DT)
DJ Williams (CB)
Cameron Haney (CB)
Zahodri Jackson (CB)
Isaiah McKoy (WR)
Jo-El Shaw (RB)
Xavier Williams (RB)
Mike Carrigan (WR)
Joachim Bangda (RB)
Jo-El Shaw (RB)
Antwan Dixon (WR)
Joachim Bangda (RB)
Xavier Williams (RB)
Mike Carrigan (WR)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Gerold Bright (RB) | Ques Fri | Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-0-1 | + - |
Bright was involved in an off-field incident, and it is unknown if he will be suspended for the Frisco Bowl against Kent State. |
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Sean Carter (WR) | Ques Fri | Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-0-1 | + - |
Carter is dealing with the threat of a possible suspension stemming from his role in an off-field incident. His availability for the Frisco Bowl against Kent State is up in the air. |
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Jordan Love (QB) | Ques Fri | Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-0-1 | + - |
Love is facing potential discipline for his role in an off-field incident. His status against Kent State in the Frisco Bowl is unclear. |
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Jordan Love (QB) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 17 / 11 / 19 | 2-1 | 1-1-1 | + - |
Love has an undefined injury, but is expected to face Boise State on Saturday. |
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David Woodward (LB) | out for season | Lower Body - 03 / 11 / 19 | 3-3 | 3-2-1 | + - |
Woodward is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury. |
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Siaosi Mariner (WR) | day-to-day | Shoulder - 05 / 10 / 19 | 4-5 | 3-5-1 | + - |
Mariner exited the previous game due to a shoulder injury. It is unknown if he will play Saturday versus Nevada. |
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Fua Leilua (DT) | out for season | Knee - 24 / 09 / 19 | 5-5 | 3-6-1 | + - |
Leilua is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. |
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DJ Williams (CB) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 15 / 09 / 19 | 6-5 | 4-6-1 | + - |
Williams has an injury to an unlisted area, and it is unknown if he will suit up Saturday against San Diego State. |
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Cameron Haney (CB) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 19 | - | - | + - |
Haney sat out the last game with an unspecified injury, and it is unclear if he will play Saturday against San Diego State. |
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Zahodri Jackson (CB) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 19 | - | - | + - |
Jackson has been sidelined with an injury to an unlisted location. It is unknown when he will return to the field. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Isaiah McKoy (WR) | Prob Thurs | Disciplinary - 14 / 11 / 19 | 4-0 | 3-1 | + - |
McKoy missed the previous game due to a disciplinary issue but is expected to return against Buffalo on Thursday. |
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Jo-El Shaw (RB) | Out Tues | Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 19 | 4-1 | 3-2 | + - |
Shaw has an unspecified injury, and he will not suit up Tuesday against Toledo. |
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Xavier Williams (RB) | Ques Tues | Shoulder - 03 / 11 / 19 | 4-1 | 3-2 | + - |
Williams is nursing a shoulder injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against Toledo on Tuesday. |
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Mike Carrigan (WR) | Prob Sat | Knee - 23 / 10 / 19 | 5-1 | 4-2 | + - |
Carrigan suffered a knee injury last game but is expected to face Miami on Saturday. |
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Joachim Bangda (RB) | Ques Tues | Hamstring - 20 / 10 / 19 | 5-1 | 4-2 | + - |
Bangda has a hamstring injury and did not play in the last game. It is unclear if he will be available Tuesday versus Toledo. |
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Jo-El Shaw (RB) | Prob Sat | Undisclosed - 19 / 10 / 19 | 6-1 | 4-3 | + - |
Shaw sat out the last game due to an unspecified injury but is expected to take the field against Ohio on Saturday. |
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Antwan Dixon (WR) | Prob Sat | Undisclosed - 14 / 10 / 19 | 6-1 | 4-3 | + - |
Dixon has an unspecified injury, but he is expected to play against Ohio on Saturday. |
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Joachim Bangda (RB) | Doub Sat | Undisclosed - 12 / 10 / 19 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
Bangda missed the last game due to an undisclosed injury, and his availability is unlikely for Saturday's game against Ohio. |
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Xavier Williams (RB) | Ques Sat | Shoulder - 12 / 10 / 19 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
Williams has sat out the last two games with a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will be available Saturday versus Miami Ohio. |
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Mike Carrigan (WR) | Prob Sat | Disciplinary - 11 / 09 / 19 | 7-4 | 6-5 | + - |
Carrigan is dealing with a disciplinary matter but is expected to suit up Saturday against Auburn. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 9 Dec 12:01am USU -8 -110 O +65 -110 Closing 20 Dec 11:58pm USU -7 -111 U +71 -110 -
Injuries
Gerold Bright (RB)
Ques Fri Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19Sean Carter (WR)
Ques Fri Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19Jordan Love (QB)
Ques Fri Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19Jordan Love (QB)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 17 / 11 / 19David Woodward (LB)
out for season Lower Body - 03 / 11 / 19Siaosi Mariner (WR)
day-to-day Shoulder - 05 / 10 / 19Fua Leilua (DT)
out for season Knee - 24 / 09 / 19DJ Williams (CB)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 15 / 09 / 19Cameron Haney (CB)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 19Zahodri Jackson (CB)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 19Isaiah McKoy (WR)
Prob Thurs Disciplinary - 14 / 11 / 19Jo-El Shaw (RB)
Out Tues Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 19Xavier Williams (RB)
Ques Tues Shoulder - 03 / 11 / 19Mike Carrigan (WR)
Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 10 / 19Joachim Bangda (RB)
Ques Tues Hamstring - 20 / 10 / 19Jo-El Shaw (RB)
Prob Sat Undisclosed - 19 / 10 / 19Antwan Dixon (WR)
Prob Sat Undisclosed - 14 / 10 / 19Joachim Bangda (RB)
Doub Sat Undisclosed - 12 / 10 / 19Xavier Williams (RB)
Ques Sat Shoulder - 12 / 10 / 19Mike Carrigan (WR)
Prob Sat Disciplinary - 11 / 09 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Gerold Bright (RB) Ques Fri Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-0-1 + - Bright was involved in an off-field incident, and it is unknown if he will be suspended for the Frisco Bowl against Kent State.
Sean Carter (WR) Ques Fri Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-0-1 + - Carter is dealing with the threat of a possible suspension stemming from his role in an off-field incident. His availability for the Frisco Bowl against Kent State is up in the air.
Jordan Love (QB) Ques Fri Poss. Suspension - 17 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-0-1 + - Love is facing potential discipline for his role in an off-field incident. His status against Kent State in the Frisco Bowl is unclear.
Jordan Love (QB) day-to-day Undisclosed - 17 / 11 / 19 2-1 1-1-1 + - Love has an undefined injury, but is expected to face Boise State on Saturday.
David Woodward (LB) out for season Lower Body - 03 / 11 / 19 3-3 3-2-1 + - Woodward is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury.
Siaosi Mariner (WR) day-to-day Shoulder - 05 / 10 / 19 4-5 3-5-1 + - Mariner exited the previous game due to a shoulder injury. It is unknown if he will play Saturday versus Nevada.
Fua Leilua (DT) out for season Knee - 24 / 09 / 19 5-5 3-6-1 + - Leilua is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
DJ Williams (CB) day-to-day Undisclosed - 15 / 09 / 19 6-5 4-6-1 + - Williams has an injury to an unlisted area, and it is unknown if he will suit up Saturday against San Diego State.
Cameron Haney (CB) day-to-day Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 19 - - + - Haney sat out the last game with an unspecified injury, and it is unclear if he will play Saturday against San Diego State.
Zahodri Jackson (CB) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 19 - - + - Jackson has been sidelined with an injury to an unlisted location. It is unknown when he will return to the field.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Isaiah McKoy (WR) Prob Thurs Disciplinary - 14 / 11 / 19 4-0 3-1 + - McKoy missed the previous game due to a disciplinary issue but is expected to return against Buffalo on Thursday.
Jo-El Shaw (RB) Out Tues Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 19 4-1 3-2 + - Shaw has an unspecified injury, and he will not suit up Tuesday against Toledo.
Xavier Williams (RB) Ques Tues Shoulder - 03 / 11 / 19 4-1 3-2 + - Williams is nursing a shoulder injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against Toledo on Tuesday.
Mike Carrigan (WR) Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 10 / 19 5-1 4-2 + - Carrigan suffered a knee injury last game but is expected to face Miami on Saturday.
Joachim Bangda (RB) Ques Tues Hamstring - 20 / 10 / 19 5-1 4-2 + - Bangda has a hamstring injury and did not play in the last game. It is unclear if he will be available Tuesday versus Toledo.
Jo-El Shaw (RB) Prob Sat Undisclosed - 19 / 10 / 19 6-1 4-3 + - Shaw sat out the last game due to an unspecified injury but is expected to take the field against Ohio on Saturday.
Antwan Dixon (WR) Prob Sat Undisclosed - 14 / 10 / 19 6-1 4-3 + - Dixon has an unspecified injury, but he is expected to play against Ohio on Saturday.
Joachim Bangda (RB) Doub Sat Undisclosed - 12 / 10 / 19 6-2 4-4 + - Bangda missed the last game due to an undisclosed injury, and his availability is unlikely for Saturday's game against Ohio.
Xavier Williams (RB) Ques Sat Shoulder - 12 / 10 / 19 6-2 4-4 + - Williams has sat out the last two games with a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will be available Saturday versus Miami Ohio.
Mike Carrigan (WR) Prob Sat Disciplinary - 11 / 09 / 19 7-4 6-5 + - Carrigan is dealing with a disciplinary matter but is expected to suit up Saturday against Auburn.