Kent State vs. Bowling Green Prediction: Golden Flashes, Falcons Clash for Key MAC East Matchup

Kent State takes on Bowling Green in Wednesday night MACtion. The Golden Flashes need to win out at 3-6 to make the postseason. Bowling green is on the cusp of bowl eligibility. Kent State has won the last four games in the series. The team has a 60-23-8 series edge. It has two games remaining after Week 11. They play Eastern Michigan and Buffalo. If they win, they will play a bowl game.

Kent State and Bowling Green are playing in a key MAC East match-up.

Kent State's offense is one of the best in the MAC. The Golden Flashes rank second in yards per play (6.1) and fifth in scoring (29.6). Colin Schlee is the No. 1 quarterback in MAC, but his supporting cast is uncertain. Marquez Cooper has rushed for 100 or more yards in four out of five MAC games. Bowling Green's defense is ranked eighth in conference in pass efficiency defense. The Falcons have registered 33 sacks over nine games, which will be a challenge for the Golden Flash offensive line.

Kent State and Bowling Green are playing in the MAC East. Bowling green's offense is not very explosive, but it's still in contention for a bowl and the title. Kent State's defense is giving up 31.6 points a game and 6.3 yards per play. The Golden Flashes are giving away 179.2 rushing yards in conference play and have struggled to create negative plays. They have also allowed too many big plays (13 of 40-plus yards) and failed to get enough stops in red zone and on third downs.

Kent State and Bowling Green are playing on Wednesday night. The Golden Flashes are looking to keep their slim division title hopes alive. Bowling green is looking for their first win under Loeffler. The team is tied with Buffalo and Ohio for the top spot in the East Division.