Ohio at Kent State

Saturday, September 23, 1972

Kent State beat Ohio 37–⁠14. It was their 11th meeting; after it, Ohio led the series 7–⁠3–⁠1 as played.

AwayOhio3–⁠8 in 1972
14
HomeKent State6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1972
37

FinalAttendance 8,215

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio 61% to win. Kent State won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Ohio leads 40–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠22–⁠2 in 63 meetings, counting the 52 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio 13, Kent State 10
2024Ohio 41, Kent State 0
2023Ohio 42, Kent State 17
2022Kent State 31, Ohio 24
2021Kent State 34, Ohio 27
2019Ohio 45, Kent State 38

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