The Toledo Rockets (3-3) take on a conference opponent when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (2-4) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Glass Bowl in a MAC clash.

The Golden Flashes are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +24.5) versus the Rockets (with an over/under of 49.5 points).

Below you can find our preview for this this game between the Rockets and the Golden Flashes, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Toledo vs. Kent State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Rockets (-24.5)
• Moneyline: Rockets (-3226), Golden Flashes (+1370)
• Total: 49.5 points

Toledo vs. Kent State betting info and stats

Toledo has won four games against the spread so far this season (4-2-0). Toledo is undefeated ATS (1-0) when the favorite by at least 24.5 points. Toledo has won three of its five games played as the moneyline favorite this season. Kent State is 3-3-0 against the spread through six opportunities this season. In the three games Kent State has been an underdog by at least 24.5 points, it covered the spread once. This will be the fourth time this year Kent State is the moneyline underdog, and have lost each such contest.

Toledo vs. Kent State recent stats and trends

Toledo Rockets

• Toledo is 1-2 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Toledo and its opponents have hit the over in one of those games.
• The past three Toledo games averaged 1.0 fewer point (48.5) than this matchup’s over/under.

Kent State Golden Flashes

• Kent State is 2-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall during its last three games.
• The final combined score of the last three Kent State games went over the set total once.
• The past three Kent State games averaged 3.8 more points (53.3) than this matchup’s over/under.

Toledo vs. Kent State key players

Toledo Rockets

• Tucker Gleason has 1,189 pass yards for Toledo, completing 62.8% of his passes and recording eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 57 rushing yards (11.4 ypg) on 27 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• DeaMonte Trayanum has racked up 601 yards on 103 carries while finding paydirt seven times as a runner.
• Kenji Christian has carried the ball 46 times for 233 yards (38.8 per game) and two touchdowns while also racking up 76 yards through the air.
• Junior Vandeross III’s leads his squad with 480 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 37 catches (out of 48 targets) and scored six touchdowns.
• Trayvon Rudolph has grabbed 17 passes while averaging 28.2 yards per game.
• Jacob Petersen’s 10 catches have turned into 163 yards and one touchdown.
• Malachi Davis leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Toledo’s top-tackler, K’Von Sherman, has 40 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Nasir Bowers has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has six tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended to his name.

Kent State Golden Flashes

• Dru DeShields has thrown for 790 yards on 58.1% passing while collecting nine touchdown passes with one interception this season.
• Gavin Garcia has rushed 75 times for 254 yards.
• Jordan Nubin has taken 22 carries and totaled 98 yards with one touchdown.
• Cade Wolford’s 242 receiving yards (48.4 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 10 catches on 18 targets with four touchdowns.
• Dashawn Martin has caught 11 passes and compiled 193 receiving yards (38.6 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Ardell Banks’ seven receptions (on 10 targets) have netted him 152 yards (30.4 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Jamond Mathis has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
• CJ Young, Kent State’s tackle leader, has 30 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
• Clinton Robinson has a team-high one interception to go along with one pass defended.