In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Florida State Prediction for this College Football Week 4 game on Saturday, September 20th at the Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Florida State Preview
Florida State has a 2-0 record this season. Offensively, they average 54.0 points per game, which ranks 3rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 10.0 points per game, which ranks 14th. Florida State averages 555.5 total yards per game, with 295.5 rushing yards and 260.0 passing yards per game. They allow 269 total yards per game, 96 rushing and 173 passing yards per game.
Thomas Castellanos leads the Seminoles with 17/25 completed passes and 389 total passing yards. He also adds 85 rushing yards. Micahi Danzy leads the team in rushing yards, with 109 and two touchdowns, while Samuel Singleton Jr. adds 82 rushing yards. Duce Robinson has a team-high 7 caught passes for a team-high 191 receiving yards, and has two touchdowns. Jaylin Lucas has caught 3 passes for 71 yards.
Defensively, Earl Little has a team-high 11 total tackles, 5 of them solo. Daniel Lyons leads the Seminoles in sacks, with one. Earl Little and Jeremiah Wilson each had one interception.
Kent State Preview
Kent State has a 1-2 record this season. Offensively, they average 21.0 points per game, which ranks 105th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 36.7 points per game, which ranks 126th. Kent State averages 318.7 total yards per game, with 101.0 rushing yards and 217.7 passing yards per game. They allow 464 total yards per game, 175.7 rushing and 288.3 passing yards per game.
Dru DeShields leads the Golden Flashes with 35/57 completed passes and 513 total passing yards. He also adds 61 rushing yards. Gavin Garcia leads the team in rushing yards, with 135, while Jahzae Kimbrough adds 45 rushing yards. Cade Wolford has a team-high 7 caught passes for a team-high 223 receiving yards, and has four touchdowns. Terik Mulder has caught 7 passes for 89 yards, and has one touchdown.
Defensively, CJ Young has a team-high 21 total tackles, 9 of them solo. Jamond Mathis leads the Golden Flashes in sacks, with one. Derrick Jackson had one interception.
Kent State Golden Flashes @ Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends: Week 4
Why the Florida State Seminoles will win
- Kent State has lost each of its last 25 road games in September.
- The team ranked 7th in the AP Poll has won each of its last eight games.
- Kent State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- The team ranked 7th in the AP Poll has covered the spread in six of its last eight games.
- Kent State has lost the first half in each of its last 10 road games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Florida State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Kent State’s last seven games against top-10 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Florida State’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Florida State Seminoles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Duce Robinson leads the Atlantic Coast Conference for yards per reception (27.3) this season.
Kent State Golden Flashes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Cade Wolford ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (31.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida State has recorded the largest margin of victory of any FBS team this season (74-points vs East Texas A&M on September 6, 2025).
- Florida State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Kent State has recorded fewer total yards than its opponents in each of its last nine games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- Kent State ranks 131st among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-8.7).
Kent State vs Florida State Prediction
In this Kent State vs Florida State Prediction, Florida State is coming as -45-point home favorites. Florida are huge favorites in this one, as they have been perfect this season, and have the third-best offense in the nation, winning by an average of 44 points per game. On the flip side, Kent State has back-to-back losses, but have covered the spread in both, losing by an average of 20.5 points per game. 45 points to cover is too many, but Florida State won by 74 in their previous game, and I expect them to blow out Kent State as well. Take Florida State and lay the -45 points in this one.