Kent State Golden Flashes vs Oklahoma Sooners Prediction, 10/4/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Oklahoma Sooners

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Location: Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK

TV: SEC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Sooners (-45.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Oklahoma Sooners (4-0) will go up against the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-3) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Oklahoma opens as 45.5-point favorites. The total is 53.5.

The Kent State Golden Flashes head into this matchup 1-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Golden Flashes took on the Florida State Seminoles and took a loss by a score of 66-10. Against the run, the Golden Flashes gave up 498 yds on 54 tries, which calculates to 9.2 yards per run allowed. Kent State allowed 16 completions on 24 attempts for a total of 277 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When the final whistle blew, they had 55 plays which gave them 206 yds. The Kent State Golden Flashes ended up running the ball 28 different times and compiled 43 yds, which earned them an average of 1.5 yards per tote.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 18.3 PPG. As a unit they average 86.5 yards rushing which has them sitting 132nd in Division 1. The Golden Flashes have earned 1,162 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Kent State has amassed 6 touchdowns through the air and 3 rushing touchdowns. Kent State has accumulated 57 1st downs, and they have been called for 24 penalties for 175 yards. They have surrendered the football 5 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Golden Flashes are giving up 1,142 yds which ranks them 110th in college football. They have allowed 285.5 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 64.6%. In total, they are allowing 541.8 yards per outing which has them ranked 136th in the country. They have relinquished 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 12 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 6.4 yards per run and 256.3 yards on the ground per game for the year. For the year, they have allowed 1,025 yards on the ground through 4 games. The Golden Flashes are ranked 135th in D-1 regarding team defense, allowing 44.0 points per game.

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The Sooners head into this game 4-0 for this season. In their last game, the Sooners got the victory with a final of 24-17 when they faced the Auburn Tigers. Oklahoma surrendered 35 run attempts for 67 yards (1.9 yards per rush). The Sooners secondary allowed a completion rate of 63.6%, surrendering 220 yards on 21 out of 33 through the air. The Sooners finished with a total of 303 yds and they ran 62 plays (4.9 yds per play). Oklahoma ran the football for 1.2 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 32 yards on 26 carries.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Sooners are ranking 62nd in the nation scoring 31.3 points per outing. The Oklahoma Sooners are averaging 430.3 yards per game, which ranks them 50th in Division 1. The Oklahoma offense has 207 yds of penalties on 23 violations, which is good for 98th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 3 picks while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have tallied 90 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Sooners have thrown for a total of 1,220 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 305.0 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 17th in the nation. They hold an average of 125.3 rushing yards per game and have run for 501 yards in total.

Oklahoma has surrendered a total of 356 yards on the ground (89.0 yards per outing) and 2 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdowns through the air in addition to 118.5 yards per contest, ranking them 3rd in D-1. Overall, they have surrendered 36 points in total. Their defense has totaled no fumbles recovered and no picks on the year. The Sooners defense has been on the field for 224 plays, which ranks 6th in D-1. The Sooners are conceding 9.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 3rd in the nation.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Sooners -45.5

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