Kent State Golden Flashes vs Sacramento State Hornets Prediction, 10/30/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Sacramento State Hornets

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

Location: Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, CA

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Hornets (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Sacramento State Hornets (1-7) will play the Kent State Golden Flashes (3-5) at Hornet Stadium on Friday, October 30, 2026. Sacramento State opens this game as 9.5-point dogs. The over/under is 45.5.

The Kent State Golden Flashes come into this matchup with a record of 3-5 this season. In their last matchup, the Golden Flashes went up against the Akron Zips and went home with a win by a final score of 35-20. The Kent State Golden Flashes ran the rock 26 times and tallied 82 yds, which earned them an average of 3.2 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they ran 59 plays which totaled 376 yds. Kent State surrendered 20 pass completions on 34 attempts for a total of 275 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.8%. Against the rush, the Golden Flashes gave up 147 yds on 37 tries, which averages out to 4.0 yards per run allowed.

The Golden Flashes have tallied 2,288 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring, Kent State has compiled 8 touchdowns through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 12 different times. Kent State has a total of 128 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 68 infractions for 522 yds. As a unit they're averaging 100.0 yards rushing ranking this team at 134th in D-1. When it comes to scoring points, the Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 14.9 points per contest.

The Golden Flashes are ranked 115th in the country regarding team defense, conceding 30.5 points per game. The opposition is running for 4.1 yards per run and 142.1 yards on the ground per contest on the year. Overall, they have given up 1,137 rushing yards through 8 contests. When talking about yards via the pass, the Golden Flashes have conceded 1,831 yards which puts them in 118th in the nation. They are allowing 228.9 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 67.4%. For the season, they are granting 371.0 yards per outing which puts them 83rd in college football. They have allowed 12 touchdowns by air as well as 16 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Hornets come into this matchup with a record of 1-7 this year. When they last played, the Hornets took a defeat with a final score of 34-17 when they played the Ball State Cardinals. Sacramento State relinquished 43 rushing attempts for 183 yards (4.3 yds per rush). The Hornets passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 51.9%, relinquishing 234 yds on 14 for 27 passing. The Hornets finished the contest with 266 yards and they ran 58 plays (4.6 yards per play). Sacramento State rushed for 2.0 yards per attempt, totaling 54 yds on 27 carries.

The Sacramento State Hornets have an average of 298.1 yards/game, which has them ranked 132nd in the country. The Sacramento State offense has 608 yards of penalties on 61 infractions, which is good for 17th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 100.9 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 807 yards for the year. They have given away 7 interceptions while surrendering 7 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 141 first downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Hornets are sitting 134th in D-1 with 15.3 PPG. Over the course of the season so far, the Hornets have thrown for a total of 1,578 passing yards along with holding an average of 197.3 throwing yards per game, ranking them 101st in college football.

Sacramento State has yielded a total of 1,416 yards rushing (177.0 yards per game) and 22 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have given up 10 touchdowns through the air and 194.5 yards/outing, which has them ranked 42nd in Division 1. This year, they have given up 263 total points. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 3 picks this season. The Hornets defense has taken the field for 488 plays, which ranks 84th in D-1. The Hornets are allowing 32.9 points per game, which puts them 126th in the nation.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Golden Flashes -9.5

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