Matt Vezza's TD proves difference in Ohio's 13-10 win over Kent State

KENT, Ohio -- , Matt Vezza had a touchdown run, Will Hryszko made two field goals and Ohio won its Mid-American Conference opener with a 13-10 victory over Kent State on Saturday. Hryszko connected on a 40-yard field goal in the first quarter, and Vezza scored from 35 yards late in the second as Ohio (3-2, 1-0) took a 10-3 lead into the break. Mason King 's 1-yard touchdown run capped Kent State's eight-play, 51-yard drive that tied it 10-all. Hryszko's 44-yard field goal ended the scoring with 15 seconds left in the third quarter. Dru DeShields led the Golden Flashes on a 10-play, 46-yard drive to the Ohio 15, but Sean Leonard missed a 32-yard field goal with 10 seconds left in the game. Vezza and Levi Davis combined for 8-of-14 passing for 72 yards, and 11 carries for 67 yards rushing for Ohio. Duncan Brune added 86 yards rushing on 18 carries for the Bobcats.