Ohio Bobcats at Kent State Golden Flashes
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Matt Vezza's TD proves difference in Ohio's 13-10 win over Kent State
Hryszko connected on a 40-yard field goal in the first quarter, and Vezza scored from 35 yards late in the second as Ohio (3-2, 1-0) took a 10-3 lead into the break.
Mason King's 1-yard touchdown run capped Kent State's eight-play, 51-yard drive that tied it 10-all. Hryszko's 44-yard field goal ended the scoring with 15 seconds left in the third quarter.
Dru DeShields led the Golden Flashes on a 10-play, 46-yard drive to the Ohio 15, but Sean Leonard missed a 32-yard field goal with 10 seconds left in the game.
Vezza and Levi Davis combined for 8-of-14 passing for 72 yards, and 11 carries for 67 yards rushing for Ohio. Duncan Brune added 86 yards rushing on 18 carries for the Bobcats.
DeShields completed 20 of 35 passes for 217 yards but threw two interceptions for Kent State (2-3, 1-1).
Kent State: At Western Michigan on Saturday.
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How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Bobcats at Golden Flashes 2021 College Football, week 5, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 3:27 | Will Hryszko 40 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 12:00 | Sean Leonard 24 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:46 | Matt Vezza 35 Yd Run (Will Hryszko Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:52 | Mason King 1 Yd Run (Sean Leonard Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 0:15 | Will Hryszko 44 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 OHIO |
 KENT |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 4-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-16 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 254 | Total Yards | 266 |
| 73 | Passing | 217 |
| 8/14 | Comp/Att | 20/35 |
| 5.2 | Yards per pass | 6.2 |
| 181 | Rushing | 49 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 31 |
| 4.5 | Yards per rush | 1.6 |
| 6-55 | Penalties | 6-40 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 28:45 | Possession | 31:15 |
Game Information
Location: Kent, OH
Attendance: 13,022 · Capacity:
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