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Syracuse vs Kent State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Syracuse Orange | 2 | Syracuse leads |
 Kent State Golden Flashes | 1 |
Meetings since 1974: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Syracuse has won the last 2 meetings.
2-1 Regular season
2-1 Last 3
23-10 Avg score
2 Longest Syracuse win run
Biggest Syracuse win 34-0 in 1985, a 34-point margin.
Biggest Syracuse loss 14-20 in 1974, a 6-point margin.
Every Syracuse vs Kent State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 34-0 |
| 1983 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 22-10 |
| 1974 | Kent State win | Syracuse | 14-20 |
Scores from the Syracuse perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1974.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1974, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Syracuse and Kent State meet.
How to watch Syracuse vs Kent State
When Syracuse 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 Syracuse radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse this season
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Syracuse vs Kent State: the essentials
Syracuse Orange vs Kent State Golden Flashes is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1974, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Orange 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 Syracuse and Kent State?
Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1974, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Syracuse 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 Syracuse and Kent State in the same conference?
No. Syracuse plays in the ACC. Kent State plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.