Note: This story will be updated throughout the week leading up to the Ohio State-Kent State game with the Buckeyes' latest storylines and injury news.
After losing to Texas on the road, Ohio State football returns to the comforts of home for a nonconference matchup against MAC opponent Kent State.
The Buckeyes lost 24-23 to Texas after the Longhorns' completed a 20-point comeback, scoring three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Ohio State dominated to start the game, with the defense earning takeaways on the first two Texas offensive drives which led to 10 points.
After struggling his past two times out against Texas, wide receiver Jeremiah
Smith acted as the bright spot for Ohio State's offense, with eight receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown.
Most of Smith's work came in the first half. He did not catch a pass in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Julian Sayin also struggled late and went 5 for 16 passing for 86 passing yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in the second half.
After beating Ball State in the season opener, the Buckeyes enter their matchup against Kent State with a 40-1 record against current MAC opponents.
Whether you're looking for kickoff information, injury updates, betting odds, key matchups or score predictions, this guide has everything you need to know before the Buckeyes take the field against the Longhorns. We'll update this story throughout the week with the latest injury news, coach comments, line movement and game-day developments leading up to kickoff.
Ohio State vs. Kent State
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: Fubo
- Location: Ohio Stadium
- Spread: Ohio State -52.5
- Over/Under: 52.5
What time does Ohio State play Kent State?
The Buckeyes play their Week 3 matchup against Kent State at noon Sept. 19.
What channel is Ohio State vs. Kent State on?
The Ohio State-Kent State game is on FOX.
Streaming options include FOX One, Fubo and Sling TV.
Listed streaming option for the game
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Ohio State vs. Kent State betting odds
Odds via DraftKings as of Sept. 14
- Spread: Ohio State -52.5
- Over/under: 58.5
Ohio State football injury updates ahead of Kent State
Ohio State has not reported any injury ahead of its game against Kent State as of Sept. 14
The Buckeyes also did not release a pregame availability report as against Texas the Big Ten's reporting policy does not apply to nonconference games.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football vs. Kent State updates, injuries, storylines
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