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Louisville vs Kent State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Louisville Cardinals | 6 | Series level |
 Kent State Golden Flashes | 6 |
Meetings since 1962: 12. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
6-6 Regular season
5-5 Last 10
18-14 Avg score
3 Longest Kent State win run
Biggest Louisville win 42-3 in 2017, a 39-point margin.
Biggest Louisville loss 6-35 in 1969, a 29-point margin.
Every Louisville vs Kent State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Louisville win | Louisville | 42-3 |
| 1973 | Kent State win | Kent | 3-10 |
| 1972 | Louisville win | Louisville | 34-0 |
| 1970 | Louisville win | Louisville | 14-13 |
| 1969 | Kent State win | Kent | 6-35 |
| 1968 | Louisville win | Louisville | 23-9 |
| 1967 | Kent State win | Kent | 21-28 |
| 1966 | Louisville win | Louisville | 23-20 |
| 1965 | Kent State win | Kent | 6-7 |
| 1964 | Kent State win | Louisville | 7-14 |
| 1963 | Kent State win | Kent | 7-26 |
| 1962 | Louisville win | Louisville | 29-8 |
Scores from the Louisville perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1962.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1962 is level at 6-6. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Louisville and Kent State meet.
How to watch Louisville vs Kent State
When Louisville and Kent State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Louisville radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Louisville vs Kent State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Louisville this season
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Louisville vs Kent State: the essentials
Louisville Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Mid-American (Group of 6). The series since 1962 is level at 6-6. Across 12 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Louisville vs Kent State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Louisville Cardinals team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Kent State against the whole conference, see Kent State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Louisville and Kent State?
The series since 1962 is level at 6-6. The two programs have met 12 times on record.
How can I watch Louisville vs Kent State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Louisville and Kent State in the same conference?
No. Louisville plays in the ACC. Kent State plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.