The Kent State Golden Flashes (0-3) are up against the No. 10-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) on Saturday in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season. The Golden Flashes are searching for their first win of the season, while the Nittany Lions are aiming for their third consecutive victory.
Ahead of the crunch matchup, let's examine the announcers, game time and what to expect from the matchup.

Kent State vs. Penn State football game announcers today
The announcers for the Kent State Golden Flashes versus Penn State Nittany Lions game are Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (color commentary) and Brooke Fletcher (sideline reporting). The trio will be on hand to give premium analysis before, during and in the game's immediate aftermath.
Levering is primarily the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers, and he does broadcasting work for BTN and FOX during the college football season. Butt was a standout tight end for the Michigan Wolverines and has since joined Big Ten Network as a color commentator. Fletcher is an experienced sideline reporter with the network. She previously covered collegiate sports for SEC Network and ESPN.
What time is Kent State vs. Penn State today?
The Kent State versus Penn State game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. Kent State will aim to pull off an upset against heavily favored Penn State.
Here's what you need to know about the scheduling for the game:
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
- Live stream: BIG+, FuboTV and DAZN
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Venue: Beaver Stadium
What can you expect in the Kent State vs. Penn State game?
The Penn State Nittany Lions go into the game as heavy favorites. They boast one of the most complete sides in the country and have started the season with a 2-0 record. Drew Allar has thrown for 420 yards this season, adding five touchdown passes and a solitary interception. The Golden Flashes must nullify his passing lanes if they're looking to find any luck on Saturday.
Kent State will rely on star quarterback Devin Kargman. Kargman has thrown for 432 yards, making 55.6% of his passes, and has three passing touchdowns and two interceptions on the season. He'll need to be more accurate on Saturday against a dangerous Penn State defense.
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