#170 ASA PLAY ON 8* Kent -16 over Bowling Green, Saturday at 3:30 PM ET - Despite facing some quality defenses (Iowa, Texas A&M and Maryland) the Kent State offense has some solid overall numbers, ranking 41st in total yards per game gained (439YPG) and 14th in rushing yards per game (237RYPG). The three defenses of Iowa, A&M and Maryland all rank 25th or better in total defense and now the Golden Flashes face a Bowling Green defense that is 99th in stopping the run. The Falcons allow an average of 207RYPG at a 4.3 per rush clip. Bowling Green on the other hand has played the 83rd overall easiest schedule yet rank 130th in rushing yards per game and 124th in total offense. Last season when these MAC foes met it was in Bowling Green and Kent State was favored by 14-points, won 62-24 and outgained the Falcons by over +300 total yards. Bowling Green is coming off a huge underdog win last week in Minnesota as a +30-point underdog while Kent State returns home off a loss at Maryland. This conference opener for both teams is going to be all chalk and a big win for the Golden Flashes. The favorite is 4-1 the last five meetings.