- South Carolina Gamecocks is a -35.5 point favorite vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
- Kent State vs. South Carolina Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
- TV Channel: SECN
Kent State (0-0) visit Williams-Brice Stadium to take on South Carolina (0-0) on Sep. 5 in Columbia, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 pm.
The South Carolina Gamecocks are betting favorites in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -35.5 (-110).
The Kent State vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. South Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | +35.5 -108 | 54.5 -115 | Not Found |
| South Carolina | -35.5 -110 | 54.5 -105 | Not Found |
Kent State vs South Carolina Prediction:
The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this game with 76.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Kent State Golden Flashes and South Carolina Gamecocks, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Kent State vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Kent State Best Bets Today
- Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+4.60 Units / 92% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 10 games (+4.05 Units / 39% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.90 Units / 31% ROI)
South Carolina Best Bets Today
- South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+3.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+3.50 Units / 41% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 8 games (+2.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- South Carolina have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 41% ROI)
Kent State: Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina
Kent State was winless (0-9) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .481
Kent State was winless (0-12) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .479
Kent State was winless (0-11) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .420
Kent State was winless (0-12) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .400
South Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Kent State
South Carolina was undefeated (7-0) when making 5 or more explosive passes in a game last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .631
South Carolina was 8-2 (.800) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .628
South Carolina was 9-3 (.750) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .632
South Carolina was 6-4 (.600) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .442
Matchup Notes for Kent State vs. South Carolina
South Carolina’s WRs gained 2,022 yards on 134 receptions (15.1 YPR) last season — T-14th-best among FBS WRs. Kent State’s defense allowed 12.2 Yards Per Reception last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs gained 2,022 yards on 134 receptions (15.1 YPR) last season — 5th-best among Power 5 WRs. Kent State’s defense allowed 12.2 Yards Per Reception last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs gained 2,022 yards on 134 receptions (15.1 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among SEC WRs. Kent State’s defense allowed 12.2 Yards Per Reception last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Kent State’s WRs gained 1,900 yards on 119 receptions (16.0 YPR) last season — T-6th-best among FBS WRs. South Carolina’s defense allowed just 12.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State’s offense had 5 rushing touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-4th-fewest among FBS offenses. South Carolina’s defense has allowed 9 rushing touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-3rd-fewest among SEC defenses.
Kent State’s RBs had just 0.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-worst among FBS RBs. South Carolina’s defense allowed just 1.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends
Kent State RBs averaged just 2.4 Yards per Carry (140 yards/58 carries) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
Kent State RBs rushed for 2 TDs on 261 carries (130.5 Carries Per TD) last season– 3rd-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.4
Kent State Skill Players averaged 24.1 yards per reception (313 yards/13 catches) with 4-6 yards to go last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.3
Kent State’s WRs gained 1,900 yards on 119 receptions (16.0 YPR) last season — T-6th-best among FBS WRs. South Carolina’s defense allowed just 12.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State WRs averaged 24.1 yards per reception (313 yards/13 catches) with 4-6 yards to go last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.2
South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina TEs had no touchdowns on 36 receptions last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.4
South Carolina Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 4.5 receptions (9 Rec/2 TDs) in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.1
South Carolina averaged a touchdown every 4.5 receptions (9 Rec/2 TDs) in the Red Zone last season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.1
South Carolina TEs caught just 2 of 13 passes(15% Reception Pct) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 62%
South Carolina WRs had just one touchdown on 4 receptions in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 2.0
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends
Kent State allowed 6.8 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 4 INT) last season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Kent State allowed 240.9 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last season– worst in FBS; Average: 144.7
Kent State intercepted 4 of 344 attempts (86.0 pass attempts per int.) last season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.1
Kent State allowed 43 TDs in the Red Zone last season– most in FBS
Kent State allowed 43 TDs in the Red Zone last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 2.0
South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina allowed a Completion Pct of just 31% (9 completions/29 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
South Carolina’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 24% of PATs last season– 2nd-highest in FBS; Average: 8%
South Carolina allowed a Completion Pct of just 45% (23 completions/51 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go last season– best in the SEC; Average: 60%
South Carolina allowed a Completion Pct of just 31% (9 completions/29 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 54%
South Carolina’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 24% of PATs last season– highest in the SEC; Average: 8%
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