A live notebook for Ohio's season opener against Kent State
KENT — Ohio (1-0) vs. Kent State (0-1)
Pre-game
• 2014 records:
- Ohio — 7-6 (4-4)
- Kent State — 4-8 (3-5)
• Saturday marked the first time Ohio faced a Mid-American Conference opponent in its season opener since 2001.
• The Bobcats last won at Kent State in 2008.
• The Golden Flashes defeated the Bobcats 44-13 in Athens last season.
• Safety Josh Kristoff and Linebacker Ben Russell were ruled out for Saturday's game. Quentin Poling (LB) and Nathan Carpenter (S) took their place.
1st Quarter
10:01: Derrius Vick hit Landon Smith over the middle for a 25-yard touchdown pass on Ohio's second drive of the game. Vick also found Brendan Cope earlier in the drive for a 58-yard hookup. PAT good by Josiah Yazdani. OHIO 7, KSU 0
5:58: Kent State scored following a 3:57 drive, when Colin Reardon found Josh Boyle for an 8-yard touchdown pass. PAT good by Melchiori. OHIO 7, KSU 7
2nd Quarter
6:53: After a penalty (two players on the field with the same number) by Kent State, Ohio's drive stayed alive. A 38-yard connection between Vick and Patterson immediately following KSU's penalty started the momentum towards the end zone and they capped off the drive with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Vick to L. Smith in the back of the end zone. PAT good by Yazdani. OHIO 14, KSU 7
3rd Quarter
11:48: Tim Edmond fumbled the ball on a rush up the middle and Kent State recoverd the ball at the Ohio 33-yard line.
9:52: A near interception by Devin Jones on 3rd down and 3 forced Kent State to attempt a 20-yard field goal. Melchiori pushed the attempt wide right.
6:38: While Ohio was driving, Daz Patterson fumbled the ball at the Kent State 25-yard line, which was recovered by Kent State.
4th Quarter
11:01: Patterson fumbled for the second time on the night, with Kent State recovering the ball on its own 25-yard line.
7:39: Dorian Brown fumbled the ball at the Kent State 22 and the Golden Flashes recovered.
3:34: On a drive following Ohio's fourth fumble of the night, Colin Reardon connected with Chris Humphrey for a 25-yard touchdown. PAT good by Melchiori. OHIO 14, KSU 14
:03: Yazdani kicks the game-winning 44-yard field goal as time runs out. OHIO 17, KSU 14
FINAL
OHIO 17
KSU 14
Top Performers
OHIO
Passing: Vick — 18/24, 262 yds., 2 TD
Rushing: Patterson — 17 car., 62 yds., 2 fumbles
Receiving: L. Smith — 7 rec., 71 yds., 2 TD
KSU
Passing: Reardon — 30/41, 264 yds., 2 TD
Rushing: Meray — 6 car., 19 yds.
Receiving: Humphrey — 6 rec., 91 yds., TD
