Kent State Golden Flashes vs Iowa Hawkeyes 9/18/2021 Picks Predictions

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The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-1) and the no.5 Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0) will meet in week 3 of the college football competitions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 3:30 PM ET. Kent State made a quick rebound from losing the opener and gained momentum after shutting down the VMI Keydets in their recent tour. The Golden Flashes bowed to the Texas A&M Aggies in the season opener at 10-41 on September 4 but bounced back after beating VMI at 10-60 on Friday. Kent State settled in 2nd place in the Mid-American Conference East Division with a 1-1 overall standing after their recent victory at home. The Golden Flashes dominated the Keydets with their superior running game for 494 rushing yards and led in passing for 204 passing yards for a total of 698 offensive yards in the win. Kent State recorded a total of 81 plays with an average of 8.6 yards per play.

Starting QB Dustin Crum completed 71% of his pass attempts for 180 yards and scored one touchdown while rushing for 70 yards with 8 carries and nailed one touchdown. In leading the running game for the Golden Flashes, Marquez Cooper attempted 12 rushes for 119 yards and scored a touchdown. Nykeim Johnson hauled down 5 passes for 55 yards and landed one touchdown in leading the receiving squad. Dean Clark contained the ball with 7 total tackles while Montre Miller added 3 interceptions with 3 solo tackles in reinforcing the defensive line.

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Kent State Golden Flashes vs Iowa Hawkeyes Predictions 9/18/2021

The 5th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes will be hosting their week 3 challenge in college football facing the Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday. Iowa earned their 2-0 standing after they defeated the Indiana Hoosiers in the season opener at 34-6 on September 4. The Hawkeyes continued their winning streak after beating their state rival the Iowa State Cyclones at 27-17 on Saturday. Iowa led six teams in the Big Ten Conference West Division with a 1-0 conference and 2-0 overall standings this season. The Hawkeyes earned a total of 173 offensive yards with 106 passing and 67 rushing yards for 2.9 yards per play. Iowa posted 11 first downs with 27% 3rd down efficiency and a total of 60 plays with 8 punts and 5 penalties for 50 yards.

QB Spencer Petras of the Hawkeyes completed 11 of his 21 attempted passes for 106 yards with a TD in the win. On ground offense, Tyler Goodson attempted 21 rushes for 55 yards and nailed a TD to lead the running game while Charlie Jones led the receiving squad with 2 catches for 36 yards and made a TD. On defense, Riley Moss stood in the backfield for Iowa with 8 total tackles while Jack Campbell added 0.5 sacks and 8 total tackles in the victory.

Kent State Golden Flashes vs. #5 Iowa Hawkeyes. The NCAAF Pick for this game is Iowa -22.5. The Hawkeyes have proved their worth as 5th ranked team after winning two games in a row while the Golden Flashes still have a lot to work on after their 1-1 start this season. Iowa will control the ball and dominate this game at home on Saturday. The prediction: Iowa Hawkeyes will win at 49-7.

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