{
  "id": 8467773,
  "title": "Land-Grant’s experts make Ohio State-Kent State predictions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/land-grants-experts-make-ohio-state-kent-state-predictions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T13:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/land-grant-experts-ohio-state-133100859.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This afternoon, the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes faced their first Big Noon game of the season as they welcomed the Kent State Golden Flashes to Ohio Stadium. Ohio State entered the game as a 51.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel, with a projected total points line of 59.5. Experts from Land-Grant Holy Land weighed in on their predictions for the game.\n\nAs Ohio State took on Kent State, Joey Gertz predicted a final score of Ohio State 49, Kent State 3, with Bo Jackson as the game's MVP. Justin Golba forecasted a 59-0 victory for Ohio State, with Brock Boyd and Luke Fahey as the game's MVPs. Dan Hessler predicted Ohio State 52, Kent State 0, with Julian Sayin and Kenyatta Jackson as the MVP and defensive standout, respectively. Connor Lemons predicted a 64-3 win for Ohio State, with Devin McCuin catching two touchdowns in the first half as the game's MVP. Brett Ludwiczak predicted a 63-7 Buckeyes victory, with Bo Jackson rushing for over 100 yards and scoring twice as the MVP. Gene Ross forecasted Ohio State 59, Kent State 3, with freshman defensive lineman Khary Wilder making the biggest impact on defense. Matt Tamanini predicted Ohio State 54, Kent State 3, with freshman wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. breaking 100 yards receiving and scoring two touchdowns as the game's MVP. Cole VanWiechen predicted Ohio State 60, Kent State 3, with Devin McCuin getting more playing time and establishing himself as WR2.",
  "summary": "Before the Buckeyes kick off against Kent State, the LGHL experts predict the final score, today’s MVP, and the game’s major headline.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ohio State favored at 51.5 points, projected total 59.5",
    "Multiple experts predict varied scores, MVPs",
    "Devin McCuin and Bo Jackson named as top performers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}