Ohio at Kent State

Saturday, October 19, 1996

Ohio beat Kent State 24–⁠15. It was their 35th meeting; after it, Ohio led the series 21–⁠12–⁠2 as played.

AwayOhio6–⁠6 in 1996
24
HomeKent State2–⁠9 in 1996
15

Final1.35 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio leads 40–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠22–⁠2 in 63 meetings, counting the 28 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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