Kent State Golden Flashes vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

In Week 6 of the 2025 regular season, the Kent State Golden Flashes travel to face the Oklahoma Sooners. The game will take place at Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK, with kickoff set for 4:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on SECN.

Kent State enters this game with a 1-3 record, struggling on the road with an 0-2 record. On the other hand, Oklahoma has started strong with a perfect 4-0 record, including a 3-0 mark at home. Oklahoma ranks #5 in the AP Poll and #8 in the Coaches Poll.

Kent State Team Preview

Kent State Golden Flashes have had a tough start to the 2025 season. They lost three of their first four games. Their one win came against Merrimack College Warriors, 21-17, in their season opener.

The Golden Flashes’ offense is struggling with only 372 rushing yards so far. Their passing game is slightly better, with 816 yards. Dru DeShields is their top quarterback, with 642 passing yards and five touchdowns.

Injuries are also a concern for Kent State. Key players like CJ Montes and Jordan Nubin are questionable. Garrett Dial is out for the season, affecting their defense.

Kent State vs Oklahoma Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Oklahoma Sooners
  • Venue: Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Oklahoma -45.5 (-109), Kent State +45.5 (-111), Total Over 53.5 (-109), Total Under 53.5 (-112)

Oklahoma Team Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a strong start to their season. They won their last game against the Auburn Tigers with a score of 24-17. Their passing game was key, with 271 yards, though they had only 35 rushing yards.

Earlier in the season, the Sooners had a big win over Temple Owls, finishing 42-3. In that game, they gained 287 passing yards and 228 rushing yards. Their defense was tight, allowing only 78 passing yards and 27 rushing yards.

John Mateer, the quarterback, has been a standout, but he is currently out with a thumb injury. This could impact their passing game, as Mateer has 1,215 passing yards this season. The team will have to rely on other players to step up in his absence.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Oklahoma -45.5 (-109). Given Oklahoma’s strong offense, ranked 54th in points for, and their defense, ranked 10th in points against, they should cover the spread. Kent State’s defense is ranked 113th in points against, making it likely that Oklahoma will score heavily.

The total for the game is set at 53.5. Oklahoma’s defense has only allowed 36 points this season, and Kent State’s offense is ranked 84th in points for. The projected score suggests a total under 53.5 is likely.