Central Connecticut Blue Devils 10–38 Kent State Golden Flashes: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 38–10 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Central Connecticut Blue Devils 10, Kent State Golden Flashes 38.

Game summary

Kent State Golden Flashes dominated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 38–10 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 184.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.59 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Gavin Garcia — 129.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Trell Harris — 3 rec, 94.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kent State (+0.206/play) vs Central Connecticut (-0.205/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Connecticut Blue Devils	0	0	0	9	10
Kent State Golden Flashes	12	6	15	0	38

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

CCSUCentral Connecticut Blue Devils

+3OPP 5

OPP EZ

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kent State
Q1TD
GGGavin Garcia
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Gavin Garcia rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q1TD
THTrell Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Michael Alaimo pass to Trell Harris for a touchdown (40 yards)
Kent State
Q2TD
GGGavin Garcia
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Gavin Garcia rushes 25 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q3TD
MAMichael Alaimo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
Michael Alaimo rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
0-27
Field goal good from 24 yards
Kent State
Q3TD
JTJaylen Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-33
Jaylen Thomas rushes 23 yards for a touchdown
Central Connecticut
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-33
Field goal good from 22 yards
Central Connecticut
Q4TD
RORicky Ortega
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-33
Ricky Ortega rushes 17 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 184.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +9.51 EPA
Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) — 10.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -0.79 EPA
Matt Jenner (Central Connecticut) — 40.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -11.85 EPA

Rushing

Gavin Garcia (Kent State) — 129.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
Xavier Williams (Kent State) — 69.0 yds +0.25 EPA
Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA

Receiving

Trell Harris (Kent State) — 3 rec · 94.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Davion Johnson (Central Connecticut) — 3 rec · 11.0 yds -0.62 EPA
Isiah Williams (Central Connecticut) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Alaimo	Kent State	16	75.0%	184	1	+0.59	+9.51
Ricky Ortega	Central Connecticut	3	66.7%	10	0	-0.26	-0.79
Matt Jenner	Central Connecticut	14	28.6%	40	0	-0.85	-11.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Connecticut	Kent State
Plays	52	70
EPA / play	-0.205	+0.206
Total EPA	-10.65	+14.44
Success rate	26.9%	52.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.744	+0.594
Rush EPA / play	+0.057	+0.091
Yards	208	505

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	12	82	+6.93	Rush TD
Q1	Central Connecticut	3	4	-2.82	Punt
Q1	Kent State	8	67	+4.84	Pass TD
Q1	Central Connecticut	5	33	-0.82	Punt
Q1	Kent State	3	12	-0.95	Interception
Q1	Central Connecticut	4	9	-5.23	Ended
Q1	Kent State	4	9	-5.74	Ended
Q2	Central Connecticut	3	10	+0.61	Punt
Q2	Kent State	4	24	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Central Connecticut	4	16	-3.11	Interception
Q2	Kent State	3	44	+3.36	Rush TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	3	6	-1.55	Punt
Q2	Kent State	7	12	-2.31	Punt
Q2	Central Connecticut	3	4	-0.40	Punt
Q2	Kent State	1	3	0.00	Ended
Q3	Central Connecticut	3	10	-0.40	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Punt (-4.96 EPA)
Q4 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Ricky Ortega rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+4.95 EPA)
Q2 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Matt Jenner pass intercepted (-4.54 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.83 EPA)
Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo pass to Trell Harris for a touchdown (40 yards) (+3.63 EPA)
Q1 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Matt Jenner to Isiah Williams — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.19 EPA)
Q2 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Matt Jenner rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 12) (+2.81 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo pass to Jameel Gardner Jr. for 14 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kent State Golden Flashes controlled the final (38–10) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 184.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Kent State at 0.206 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Central Connecticut Blue Devils 10, Kent State Golden Flashes 38 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Kent State Golden Flashes won with a final score of 10–38.

Where can I find the Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Kent State Golden Flashes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532404.

Who led Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Kent State Golden Flashes in passing?

Michael Alaimo (Kent State) led passers with 184.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Kent State Golden Flashes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.