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- Kent State identified concrete offensive failures in the South Carolina shutout: inaccurate quarterback throws, drops and too few broken tackles after getting backs and receivers into space. The coach wants game-speed intensity in practice to reduce early-game jitters; the report describes execution work, not a quarterback change or confirmed scheme overhaul. - Kent State's defensive correction is leverage and one-on-one tackling, with similar fundamentals showing up on special teams. The coach liked the first-quarter defensive intensity but South Carolina later sustained long scoring fields. Better initial effort did not compensate for the missed tackles and declining execution. - Kent State placed five of eight punts inside the 20 against South Carolina and generally kept the ball away from returners. The coach noted that some gains came from favorable bounces and rolls rather than ideal hang time. Field-position execution was a positive, but eight punts also reflected the offense's inability to sustain drives. - Kent State gave young offensive players Brandon Smith, Brandon White, Will Johnson and Quinton Young opener reps; the coach also praised new defenders Lennox Lemon and Davion Pritchard, who produced a takeaway. He viewed their first action positively without announcing promotions or a new depth chart. - Kent State's coach describes Wofford as a confident 2-0, top-25 FCS opponent built around line-of-scrimmage control, running the ball and disciplined defense. He highlights disruptive edge/interior rushers, an experienced Mike linebacker and perimeter takeaway threats. Those traits make Kent State's tackling, ball security and passing execution central preparation concerns.