1st Quarter Report
A win for Pittsburgh would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they’ve put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 21-14 lead against Kent State.
If Pittsburgh keeps playing like this they’ll be starting off their season with a ‘W’. On the other hand, Kent State will be starting their season off on the wrong foot unless they turn things around.
Who’s Playing
Kent State Golden Flashes @ Pittsburgh Panthers
Current Records: Kent State 0-0, Pittsburgh 0-0
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Acrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: ESPN University
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $7.70
What to Know
The Kent State Golden Flashes will hit the road to start this year’s campaign against the Pittsburgh Panthers. Kickoff is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.
This game could come down to rushing touchdowns, as neither team did well in that area last year. Pittsburgh were ranked 124th in the nation, with ten over the course of the season. Kent State, meanwhile, were ranked 130th with eight.
Looking back to last season, Pittsburgh will look to improve upon their 3-9 record. Similarly, Kent State finished with a dismal 1-11 record.
Looking ahead, the game looks promising for Pittsburgh, as the team is favored by a full 24 points. They finished last season with a mediocre 4-8 record against the spread, so bettors beware.
While Pittsburgh might be expected to win, their sub-par 2-4 record as the favorite last season means this is still anyone’s game. A bettor who placed a $100 dollar bet on them to lose every one of the 12 games they played last year would have netted $574.73. Sadly, Kent State will open their season as the underdog, and the team was 0-11 as such last year.
Odds
Pittsburgh is a big 24-point favorite against Kent State, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 24-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 55.5 points.
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Injury Report for Pittsburgh
- Nate Temple: outForSeason (Lower Leg)
- Rodney Hammond Jr.: out (Not Injury Related)
Injury Report for Kent State
- Gavin Garcia: outForSeason (Knee)