When? September 2, 2017, 12:00 pm ET.
Where? Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
2016 record: 3-9 (2-6 MAC)
Head Coach: Paul Haynes (5th year)
Betting line: Clemson by 38
Returning starters: seven on offense, six on defense.
Kent State must travel to Death Valley and face the Tigers without fifth year head coach, Paul Haynes, who will be out for two to three weeks on medical leave of absence according to CBSSports.
Strengths:
Kent State was outstanding in the turnover department in 2016, forcing 24 takeaways on the year.