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Colorado vs Kent State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Colorado Buffaloes | 1 | Colorado leads |
 Kent State Golden Flashes | 0 |
Meetings since 1977: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
42-0 Avg score
1 Longest Colorado win run
Biggest Colorado win 42-0 in 1977, a 42-point margin.
Every Colorado vs Kent State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Colorado win | Boulder | 42-0 |
Scores from the Colorado perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1977.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Colorado Buffaloes lead the series since 1977, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Colorado and Kent State meet.
How to watch Colorado vs Kent State
When Colorado 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 Colorado radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Colorado 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 Colorado this season
Follow Colorado in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Colorado vs Kent State: the essentials
Colorado Buffaloes vs Kent State Golden Flashes is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Colorado Buffaloes lead the series since 1977, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Colorado 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 Colorado Buffaloes team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Kent State against the whole conference, see Kent State vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Colorado and Kent State?
Colorado Buffaloes lead the series since 1977, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Colorado 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 Colorado and Kent State in the same conference?
No. Colorado plays in the Big 12. Kent State plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.