Wofford Terriers vs Kent State Golden Flashes Predictions

Can Kent State create separation?

Kent State managed just 179 total yards in its 57-0 opening loss at South Carolina, according to Kent State Golden Flashes Athletics, the university's official athletics site. That leaves a question about its ability to cover SPF's 11.5-point spread against Wofford, though one game against a different opponent can't establish how this matchup will play out.

The same preview reports that Wofford enters 2-0, with Gerald Modest Jr. rushing for 192 yards and three touchdowns on 39 carries. That production gives the Terriers a rushing threat, but it doesn't establish how effectively they'll move the ball against Kent State.

Wofford has also recovered four fumbles in two games, and Ivory Aikens returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown against The Citadel. Those plays can swing a margin, but relying on another turnover or return touchdown would make a fragile case for backing the underdog.

Betting recommendation

Kent State is the tentative winner pick, consistent with its favored status. SPF prices the Golden Flashes at -550 and Wofford at +410. The available results don't support a reliable win probability to judge either moneyline, or a clear spread edge. Pass.

The total is 47.5, with over -115 and under -105. Wofford has allowed 13.5 points per game through two games, but that small sample offers little basis for projecting the combined score. Pass on the total as well.