Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Dix Stadium in Kent, OH

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Flashes (+21.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-1) will go up against the Buffalo Bulls (1-1) at Dix Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Buffalo opens this contest as 21.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 48.5.

The Buffalo Bulls head into this game 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulls went up against the Saint Francis Red Flash and took home the win by a score of 45-6. The Buffalo Bulls ended up rushing 63 different times and totaled 370 yards, which earned them an average of 5.9 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 85 plays for 503 yards. Buffalo allowed 18 pass completions on 31 attempts for a total of 115 yards, and a completion rate of 58.1%. Against the run, the Bulls gave up 4 yds on 21 attempts, which calculates to 0.2 yards per rush surrendered.

The Bulls have earned 654 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Buffalo has totaled 2 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 3 different times. Buffalo has accrued 40 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 7 penalties for 74 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 207.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 36th in the nation. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Buffalo Bulls are sitting at 27.5 points per game.

When it comes to passing yards, the Bulls have allowed 405 yds which puts them in 70th in D-1. They have given up 202.5 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 56.1%. Overall, they are allowing 281.0 yards per outing which puts them 47th in the country. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as 1 touchdown on the ground. The opposition is running for 2.4 yards per running attempt and 78.5 rushing yards per contest this year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 157 yards via the ground game in 2 contests. The Bulls sit in 47th in the country in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 14.5 PPG.

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The Golden Flashes step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Golden Flashes took a loss by a score of 62-14 when they faced the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Kent State ran the ball for 1.9 yards per tote, finishing the game with 64 yds on 34 carries. The Golden Flashes finished the contest with a total of 229 yards while they ran 59 plays (3.9 yards per play). The Golden Flashes secondary conceded a completion percentage of 71.1%, surrendering 371 yards on 27 for 38 passing. Kent State relinquished 42 rush attempts for 230 yds (5.5 yds per rush).

Regarding their ability to score points, the Golden Flashes are ranked 112th in Division 1 scoring 17.5 points per contest. The Kent State Golden Flashes hold an average of 267.0 yards per contest, which is good for 125th in college football. The Kent State offense has 101 yds of penalties on 12 infractions, which ranks 67th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have been able to earn 25 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Golden Flashes have thrown for 374 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 187.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 98th in college football. They have an average of 80.0 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 160 yards for this season.

The Golden Flashes are surrendering 39.5 PPG, which has them sitting 127th in college football. Kent State has surrendered a total of 394 rushing yards (197.0 yards per outing) and 3 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 273.5 yards per game, which has them in 120th in D-1. The Golden Flashes defense has participated in 146 plays, which ranks them 116th in D-1. They have tallied 1 fumble recovery and 0 picks on the campaign.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/Golden Flashes college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Flashes +21.5

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