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MerrimackAway
17
Kent StateHome
21
FinalAug 30, 2025 · Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium
Team1234Final
Merrimack0331117
Kent State077721

Game flow

Kent State won by 4 · 7 scores
Lead changes
2
1 time tied
KENT biggest lead
+11
Q3 9:56
MRMK biggest lead
+3
Q4 5:40
Time in front
KENT 50% · MRMK 0%
tied 49% · 30:14 vs 0:12 of game clock
+14+7Tie+7+14Q1Q2Q3Q4▲ Kent State ahead▼ Merrimack aheadQ2 3:24 · KENT Passing Touchdown: Cade Wolford 30 Yd pass from CJ Montes (Will Hryszko Kick) (MRMK 0, KENT 7)Q2 0:01 · MRMK Field Goal Good: Carlton Thai 26 Yd Field Goal (MRMK 3, KENT 7)Q3 9:56 · KENT Passing Touchdown: Cade Wolford 79 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Will Hryszko Kick) (MRMK 3, KENT 14)Q3 2:26 · MRMK Field Goal Good: Carlton Thai 37 Yd Field Goal (MRMK 6, KENT 14)Q4 8:38 · MRMK Passing Touchdown: Seth Sweitzer 36 Yd pass from Ayden Pereira (Aveon Smith Pass to Cade Callahan for Two-Point Conversion) (MRMK 14, KENT 14)Q4 5:40 · MRMK Field Goal Good: Carlton Thai 45 Yd Field Goal (MRMK 17, KENT 14)Q4 5:28 · KENT Kickoff Return Touchdown: Da'Realyst Clark 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Will Hryszko Kick) (MRMK 17, KENT 21)

The lead after every score: above the line Kent State is ahead, below it Merrimack. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.

Scoring summary

2nd quarter
3:24KENT
TD Cade Wolford 30 Yd pass from CJ Montes (Will Hryszko Kick)6 plays, 76 yds, 2:46 · from KENT 24
MRMK 0–7 KENT
0:01MRMK
FG Carlton Thai 26 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 80 yds, 0:56 · from MRMK 11
MRMK 3–7 KENT
3rd quarter
9:56KENT
TD Cade Wolford 79 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Will Hryszko Kick)2 plays, 80 yds, 0:45 · from KENT 20
MRMK 3–14 KENT
2:26MRMK
FG Carlton Thai 37 Yd Field Goal 14 plays, 55 yds, 7:30 · from MRMK 25
MRMK 6–14 KENT
4th quarter
8:38MRMK
TD Seth Sweitzer 36 Yd pass from Ayden Pereira (Aveon Smith Pass to Cade Callahan for Two-Point Conversion)4 plays, 75 yds, 2:06 · from MRMK 25
MRMK 14–14 KENT
5:40MRMK
FG Carlton Thai 45 Yd Field Goal 4 plays, 6 yds, 2:19 · from KENT 34
MRMK 17–14 KENT
5:28KENT
TD Da'Realyst Clark 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Will Hryszko Kick)
MRMK 17–21 KENT

Drives

KENT 2/12 scoredMRMK 4/13 scored
QStartTeamFromPlaysYdsTimeResult
Q114:57MRMKMRMK 12322:09Punt
Q112:48KENTMRMK 48491:41Downs
Q111:07MRMKMRMK 39361:23Punt
Q19:44KENTKENT 1114798:01Missed FG
Q11:43MRMKMRMK 204302:27Punt
Q214:16KENTKENT 205362:47Punt
Q211:29MRMKMRMK 8311:38Punt
Q29:51KENTKENT 34462:20Punt
Q27:31MRMKMRMK 27311:21Punt
Q26:10KENTKENT 246762:46Touchdown
Q23:24MRMKMRMK 25381:07Punt
Q22:17KENTKENT 38341:20Punt

Win probability

Kent State 100% · no pregame line on file, so it starts at 50–50
Q1Q2Q3Q4▲ Kent State▼ MerrimackKent State +76% win probability: Mike Ryan kickoff for 46 yds , Cade Wolford return for 7 yds to the KENT 26Merrimack +48% win probability: Seth Sweitzer 36 Yd pass from Ayden Pereira (Aveon Smith Pass to Cade Callahan for Two-Point Conversion)Kent State +30% win probability: Gavin Garcia run for 7 yds to the KENT 48Kent State +28% win probability: Mike Ryan kickoff for 50 yds , Cade Wolford return for 23 yds to the KENT 42 Kent State Penalty, Offensive Holding (Angelo Stockstill) to the KENT 15Kent State +28% win probability: Mike Ryan kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback

The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.

Box score

PassingC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Ayden Pereira15/311765.710--
RushingCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Ayden Pereira191035.4027
Aveon Smith4307.5022
Brendon Wyatt8212.608
Seth Sweitzer188.008
Matthias Latham122.002
DeMarcus McElroy200.001
ReceivingRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Seth Sweitzer35919.7136
Cooper Lehman23919.5022
Jalen McDonald4256.3012
Brendon Wyatt2168.0013
Cade Callahan11313.0013
Austin Palmer11212.0012
DeMarcus McElroy2126.007
DefenseTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HUR
Kendal Sims920000
Rajahn Cooper720010
DJ Frazier700.50.501
RJ Chapman650000
Jacob Wilson640000
Jason Compoh440000
Garry Rosemond Jr.430110
Dwayne Green Jr410000
KickingFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Carlton Thai3/3100.0450/09
PuntingNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Mike Ryan734549.31157

Biggest plays

KENT +76% Q3 2:22 Mike Ryan kickoff for 46 yds , Cade Wolford return for 7 yds to the KENT 26
MRMK +48% Q4 8:38 Seth Sweitzer 36 Yd pass from Ayden Pereira (Aveon Smith Pass to Cade Callahan for Two-Point Conversion)
KENT +30% Q4 1:42 Gavin Garcia run for 7 yds to the KENT 48
KENT +28% Q3 14:53 Mike Ryan kickoff for 50 yds , Cade Wolford return for 23 yds to the KENT 42 Kent State Penalty, Offensive Holding (Angelo Stockstill) to the KENT 15
KENT +28% Q4 8:38 Mike Ryan kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback

Team stats

StatMRMKKENT
1st Downs1715
3rd down efficiency3-145-14
4th down efficiency0-10-1
Total Yards340305
Passing176209
Comp/Att15/3112/19
Yards per pass5.711.0
Rushing16496
Rushing Attempts3537
Yards per rush4.72.6
Penalties11-1158-65
Turnovers01
Fumbles lost01
Interceptions thrown00
Possession31:3128:24

Play by play

Q4 0:00 1st & 10 at MRMK 48 Kneel down by Kent St. at KSU49 for loss of 3 yards.
Q4 1:34 2nd & 3 at KENT 48 Timeout Merrimack, clock 01:34
Q4 1:34 3rd & 1 at 50 Donovan Delaney Jr. run for 2 yds to the MRMK 48 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:34 2nd & 3 at KENT 48 Gavin Garcia run for 2 yds to the 50 yard line
Q4 1:42 1st & 10 at KENT 41 Gavin Garcia run for 7 yds to the KENT 48
Q4 1:47 4th & 15 at KENT 41 Timeout Kent State, clock 01:47
Q3 0:00 End of 3rd Quarter
Q4 1:42 4th & 15 at KENT 41 Ayden Pereira pass incomplete to Seth Sweitzer
Q4 5:28 3rd & 15 at KENT 41 Ayden Pereira pass incomplete to Austin Palmer
Q4 5:28 2nd & 15 at KENT 41 Ayden Pereira pass incomplete to Cooper Lehman
Q4 5:28 1st & 10 at KENT 36 Ayden Pereira sacked for a loss of 5 yards to the KENT 41
Q4 5:28 2nd & 10 at KENT 49 Ayden Pereira pass complete to Cade Callahan for 13 yds to the KENT 36 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:28 1st & 10 at KENT 49 Ayden Pereira pass incomplete to Jalen McDonald
Q4 5:28 3rd & 4 at MRMK 44 Brendon Wyatt run for 7 yds to the KENT 49 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:28 2nd & 7 at MRMK 41 Ayden Pereira pass complete to Jalen McDonald for 3 yds to the MRMK 44
Q4 5:28 1st & 10 at MRMK 38 Ayden Pereira run for 3 yds to the MRMK 41
Q4 5:28 2nd & 10 at MRMK 25 Ayden Pereira pass complete to Brendon Wyatt for 13 yds to the MRMK 38 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:28 1st & 10 at MRMK 25 Ayden Pereira pass incomplete to Galamama Mulbah
Q4 5:28 Will Hryszko kickoff for 50 yds for a touchback
Q4 5:28 1st & 10 at KENT 35 PENALTY MC UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Warrick,Bryce) 15 yards from KSU35 to KSU50. NO PLAY.
Q4 5:28 1st & 10 at MRMK 35 Da'Realyst Clark 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Will Hryszko Kick)
Q3 2:22 Mike Ryan kickoff for 46 yds , Cade Wolford return for 7 yds to the KENT 26
Q4 5:40 4th & 4 at KENT 28 Carlton Thai 45 yd FG GOOD
Q4 5:45 4th & 4 at KENT 28 Timeout Merrimack, clock 05:45
Q4 7:59 3rd & 10 at KENT 34 Ayden Pereira run for 6 yds to the KENT 28