Kent State Golden Flashes 17–42 Ohio Bobcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Quick answer

Ohio Bobcats defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 42–17 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 17, Ohio Bobcats 42.

Game summary

Ohio Bobcats rolled past Kent State Golden Flashes 42–17 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 300.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaylen Thomas — 64.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Miles Cross — 7 rec, 125.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio (+0.255/play) vs Kent State (-0.080/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	0	6	3	6	17
Ohio Bobcats	0	18	12	6	42

Scoring Map

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

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

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+3OPP 20

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OHIOOhio Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio
Q2TD
MCMiles Cross
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Kurtis Rourke pass to Miles Cross for a touchdown (25 yards)
Kent State
Q2TD
CMChrishon McCray
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-6
Michael Alaimo pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (42 yards)
Ohio
Q2TD
SWSam Wiglusz
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-12
Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for a touchdown (30 yards)
Ohio
Q2TD
KRKurtis Rourke
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-18
Kurtis Rourke rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
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Score
9-18
Field goal good from 37 yards
Ohio
Q3TD
MCMiles Cross
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Kurtis Rourke pass to Miles Cross for a touchdown (22 yards)
Ohio
Q3TD
SBSieh Bangura
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
9-30
Sieh Bangura rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Ohio
Q4TD
SBSieh Bangura
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
9-36
Sieh Bangura rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q4TD
CMChrishon McCray
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
15-36
Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (10 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 300.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +17.37 EPA
Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) — 12.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +0.62 EPA
Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -4.19 EPA

Rushing

Jaylen Thomas (Kent State) — 64.0 yds -0.21 EPA
O'Shaan Allison (Ohio) — 27.0 yds -0.48 EPA
Sieh Bangura (Ohio) — 41.0 yds · 2 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

Miles Cross (Ohio) — 7 rec · 125.0 yds +1.75 EPA
Chrishon McCray (Kent State) — 6 rec · 93.0 yds +2.52 EPA
Sam Wiglusz (Ohio) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kurtis Rourke	Ohio	32	62.5%	300	3	+0.54	+17.37
Tommy Ulatowski	Kent State	7	28.6%	12	1	+0.09	+0.62
Michael Alaimo	Kent State	19	47.4%	80	1	-0.22	-4.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	Ohio
Plays	56	67
EPA / play	-0.080	+0.255
Total EPA	-4.50	+17.06
Success rate	33.9%	49.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.137	+0.543
Rush EPA / play	-0.031	-0.009
Yards	233	466

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio	3	5	-2.52	Punt
Q1	Kent State	5	10	-2.69	Punt
Q1	Ohio	9	34	-0.79	Punt
Q1	Kent State	8	31	-0.33	Punt
Q1	Ohio	6	55	+4.16	Pass TD
Q2	Kent State	7	77	+6.34	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio	9	30	-0.65	Punt
Q2	Kent State	3	1	-1.52	Punt
Q2	Ohio	2	41	+4.06	Pass TD
Q2	Kent State	3	0	-1.57	Punt
Q2	Ohio	5	42	+4.14	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	2	-11	-0.93	Ended
Q3	Kent State	6	12	-3.03	Field goal
Q3	Ohio	6	90	+6.76	Pass TD
Q3	Kent State	2	-1	-4.86	Interception
Q3	Ohio	6	31	+2.33	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (10 yards) (+5.81 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski rushes for 39 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.16 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass to Tyler Foster for 50 yards (2nd & 5) (+3.94 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo pass intercepted (-3.77 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (42 yards) (+3.7 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.65 EPA)
Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Jaylen Thomas rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.51 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio Bobcats controlled the final (42–17) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 300.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Ohio at 0.255 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio Bobcats?

Kent State Golden Flashes 17, Ohio Bobcats 42 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio Bobcats?

Ohio Bobcats won with a final score of 17–42.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532417.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio Bobcats in passing?

Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) led passers with 300.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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