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Ohio secures narrow 13-10 victory over Kent State in MAC opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:20 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Ohio secures narrow 13-10 victory over Kent State in MAC opener

Summary

Ohio defeated Kent State 13-10 in its Mid-American Conference opener on Saturday in Kent, Ohio. Matt Vezza scored a key touchdown run from 35 yards, and Will Hryszko contributed with two field goals, including a decisive 44-yarder to close out the third quarter. Kent State rallied to tie the game with a 1-yard touchdown run by Mason King but was unable to capitalize on a final opportunity due to a missed field goal. With this win, Ohio improves its record to 3-2, while Kent State drops to 2-3. Ohio will host Central Michigan next week, while Kent State heads to Western Michigan.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio leads 10-3 at halftime against Kent State.
•Mason King scores to tie the game at 10-all for Kent State.
•Will Hryszko's late field goal secures the win for Ohio.
•Ohio improves to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the conference.
•Kent State falls to 2-3 and 1-1 in the MAC.

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11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Vezza's TD proves difference in Ohio's 13-10 win over Kent State

What they're saying

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KENT, Ohio (AP) — Matt Vezza had a touchdown run, Will Hryszko made two field goals and Ohio won its Mid-American Conference opener with a 13-10 victory over Kent State on Saturday.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.
— Yahoo Sports

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