Kent State football score, live updates vs. Ohio University

KENT — After winning its Mid-American Conference opener, Kent State football looks to continue its solid start.

KSU (2-2, 1-0) will host Ohio University (2-2, 0-0) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Dix Stadium. The Golden Flashes won their MAC opener 26-13 over Ball State, and this will will be the MAC opener for the Bobcats.

This will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2024, when Ohio won 41-0. Ohio defeated Stonehill College 35-7 last week.

Here are live updates from Dix Stadium.

Kent State football wins coin toss and defers; Ohio to receive

Kent State football won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Ohio University to receive and defend the south goal in the first quarter.

KSU kicker Sean Leonard kicks off to open the game. Ohio returns the ball to the Ohio 27.

Weather perfect for football at Dix Stadium

It's a perfect fall day on the campus of Kent State. Sunny skies with temperatures in the mid 60s with light winds.

It's Homecoming at KSU and, judging by the traffic, this could be the best-attended game this season for the Golden Flashes.

KSU wearing powder blue jerseys with white pants and helmets and the yellow lightning trim. Ohio in the all white uniforms with hunter green letters, numbers and helmets.

Key players for Kent State University

QB Dru DeShields has been the engine of the Golden Flashes offense. He leads the Golden Flashes in both passing and rushing yards. Deshields has gone 50-of-85 passing for 540 yards with three TDs and three interceptions, while rushing for 183 yards and three TDs.

Da’Realyst Clark has been DeShields' favorite target with 13 catches for 178 yards and a touchdown.

Running back Mason King has added 161 rushing yards this season.

What is the history of Kent State-Ohio football?

Kent State and Ohio football have played each other for 90 years, with Ohio winning the inaugural game 6-0 in 1936.

Ohio holds a 48-27-2 edge in the series. Ohio has won the last two meetings.

Who are the head coaches for Kent State-Ohio football?

Both programs have coaches in their second year as head coach.

KSU coach Mark Carney is 7-9 during his tenure, and Ohio coach John Hauser is 3-2.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Kent State football score, live updates vs. Ohio University