Kent State at South Florida
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Kent State 2, South Florida 29 on Oct 17, 2026. Against the closing line, South Florida covered; the total went under. Box score context, records against the spread and the head-to-head series.
Game details
- Kickoff (ET): Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- Consensus spread: South Florida -20.5
- Consensus total: 46
- Moneyline: South Florida -1313 / Kent State +775
- Model projection (experimental): Kent State 12.6 - South Florida 33.1; South Florida wins 89%
- Model fair line (experimental): South Florida -20.5, total 45.5
- Final: Kent State 2, South Florida 29
- Against the spread: South Florida covered
- Total: Under
Team comparison
| Team | Record | Conf | ATS | AP | SP+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 3-7 | 2-4 | 4-6-0 | -22.1 | |
| South Florida | 6-4 | 2-4 | 4-6-0 | 4 |
Kent State recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | at Western Michigan | L | 7-38 |
| Oct 3 | vs Ohio | L | 10-13 |
| Sep 26 | vs Ball State | W | 26-13 |
South Florida recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | at UTSA | L | 24-31 |
| Oct 3 | vs Temple | L | 13-17 |
| Sep 26 | at Bowling Green | W | 14-6 |
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