Kent State at Ohio State
Saturday, September 7, 2002 Share
No. 8 Ohio State beat Kent State 51–17. It was their first meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 1–0.
Final at Ohio Stadium, ColumbusHigh 95°F, low 61°FAttendance 98,689
- At kickoff
- 85°F, clear, wind 3 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Port Columbus International Airport (KCMH), 12 km from the stadium, 19 minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| Ohio State | 21 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 51 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Kent State–Ohio State gameOhio State leads 4–0 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2026 | Ohio State 59, Kent State 3 | |
| 2014 | Ohio State 66, Kent State 0 | |
| 2007 | Ohio State 48, Kent State 3 | |
| 2002 | Ohio State 51, Kent State 17 |
Around this game
Kent State
- Next gamevs. Cal PolySept. 14, 2002
- SeasonKent State in 2002
- ProgramKent State history and records
Ohio State
- Next gamevs. Washington StateSept. 14, 2002
- SeasonOhio State in 2002
- ProgramOhio State history and records