Kent State at Sacramento State
Kent State at Sacramento State kicks off Friday, Oct 30 at 10:30 PM EDT on ESPN2. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 10 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on conference game and where it's on.
- Date
- Friday, Oct 30, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ESPN2 · Cable · ESPN app
- Venue
- Hornet Stadium
- City
- Sacramento, CA
- Week
- Week 9
- Conference game
- Yes
- Forecast
- 64°F · wind 2 mph · 20% precipitation
Worth a Flip
Kent State2–5
Lat S. Carolina0–57
Wvs Wofford36–15
Lat Ohio State3–59
Wvs Ball State26–13
Lvs Ohio10–13
Lat W. Michigan7–38
Lat USF2–29
at Sac State
Nothing since.
Sac State1–6
Lat E. Michigan17–28
Wvs Mississippi Valley State52–0
Lat Fresno State3–49
Lvs N Dakota St10–31
Lvs UMass6–35
Lat Bowl. Green10–38
Lvs Ohio7–48
vs Kent State
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 27.0 points a game and Sac State plays fast — 66.6 snaps a game, 75th nationally.
PaceSnailKent State Snail · Sac State Speed Limit
SeriesFirst meeting
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Kent State | Sacramento State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 12.0138th | 15.0135th | |
| Points allowed | 32.0120th | 32.7127th | |
| Yards per play | 4.2137th | 4.5135th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.9112th | 6.0114th | |
| Plays per game | 64.998th | 66.675th | |
| Turnover margin | -5121st | -10137th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 36.7%94th | 33.7%117th |
More stats +11
| Kent State | Sacramento State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 102.6133rd | 107.6127th | |
| Passing yards per game | 169.9124th | 194.7104th | |
| QB completion rate | 55.5%123rd | 55.7%122nd | |
| QB yards per attempt | 5.9130th | 5.6135th | |
| O-line rank | 127thline yards · sack rate | 111thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 95thstuff rate · havoc | 134thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1541st | 8118th | |
| Interceptions | 472nd | 1133rd | |
| Forced fumbles | 288th | 288th | |
| Penalties per game | 9.4135th | 7.7110th | |
| Time of possession | 31:3239th | 29:3085th |
How to watch
| Network | ESPN2 |
|---|---|
| Stream | Cable · ESPN app |
| Kickoff | 10:30 PM EDT |
| Where | Hornet Stadium, Sacramento, CA |
What the Meter sees
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
|---|---|
| Where it's onESPN2 — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +3.0 |
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 10 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Kent State vs Sacramento State start?
- Friday, Oct 30 at 10:30 PM EDT.
- What channel is Kent State vs Sacramento State on?
- ESPN2.
- How can I stream Kent State vs Sacramento State?
- Streaming on ESPN app.
- Where is Kent State vs Sacramento State played?
- Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, CA.