Ohio at Kent State

Saturday, September 18, 1976

Ohio beat Kent State 14–⁠12. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Ohio led the series 10–⁠4–⁠1 as played.

AwayOhio7–⁠4 in 1976
14
HomeKent State8–⁠4 in 1976
12

Final0.65 in. of rainAttendance 11,300

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kent State 54% to win. Ohio won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Ohio leads 40–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠22–⁠2 in 63 meetings, counting the 48 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

Around this game