Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The Kent State Golden Flashes (2-3) are headed to Waldo Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026 where they will take on the Western Michigan Broncos (3-2). Western Michigan opens as 14-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 43.5.

The Kent State Golden Flashes come into this game with a record of 2-3 for this season. In their last game, the Golden Flashes took the field against the Ohio Bobcats and took a loss by a score of 13-10. For the game, they had 66 plays which gave them 266 yards. The Kent State Golden Flashes ran the rock 31 different times and accumulated 49 yards, which had them averaging 1.6 yds per carry. In the running game, the Golden Flashes conceded 181 yards on 40 tries, which averages out to 4.5 yards per run allowed. Kent State surrendered 8 completions on 14 attempts for 72 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.1%.

The Golden Flashes have earned 1,386 total yards this year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Kent State has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 9 times. Kent State has accumulated 75 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 47 penalties for 370 yds. Offensively they hold an average of 116.0 yards on the ground which is 121st in college football. In terms of scoring points, the Kent State Golden Flashes have an average of 15.0 PPG.

The Golden Flashes are ranked 119th in the country when it comes to team defense, conceding 31.4 PPG. They are giving up an average of 4.2 yards per rushing attempt and 141.6 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. During the season, they have conceded 708 rushing yards through 5 outings. Concerning passing yards, the Golden Flashes have allowed 1,100 yards which ranks them 93rd in Division 1. They have surrendered 220.0 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 66.7%. In total, they are allowing 361.6 yards/game which ranks them 77th in college football. They have granted 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 11 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Broncos head into this matchup 3-2 this year. For their last game, the Broncos took home the win by a final score of 20-17 against the Buffalo Bulls. The Broncos finished the game with 327 yards on 61 plays (5.4 yards per play). Western Michigan ran the ball for 3.1 yds per carry, finishing the game with 115 yds on 37 attempts. Western Michigan gave up 47 running attempts for 135 yards (2.9 yards per rush). The Broncos pass defense allowed a completion rate of 61.1%, relinquishing 170 yds on 11 out of 18 through the air.

When looking at how much they score, the Broncos rank 104th in D-1 with 23.2 points per outing. The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 303.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 128th in the country. The Western Michigan offense has 237 yds of penalties on 25 violations, which ranks them 112th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 1 interception while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 89 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Broncos have earned 793 passing yards in addition to an average of 158.6 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 127th in college football. They average 145.0 yards per game via the rush and have run for 725 yards in total.

The Broncos are relinquishing 19.4 points per contest, which has them 41st in Division 1. Western Michigan has surrendered a total of 781 rushing yards (156.2 yards per outing) in addition to 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. They have allowed the opposition 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 187.6 yards/outing, which has them ranked 43rd in D-1. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 330 plays, which is 94th in college football. They have totaled 4 fumbles and 1 interception for the year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 97 points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Broncos -14.0

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