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KSU announces 2026 Homecoming date, football opponent 

John Engoglia, Managing Editor
March 24, 2026
Lillian Glaze
Kent State fans cheer during the Homecoming football game against UMass on Oct. 11, 2025.

The date to celebrate alumni and school spirit is set.

In a Kent State Today article posted on Tuesday, the university announced this year’s homecoming will take place Oct. 3, and that the football team will play the Ohio University Bobcats. 

The university also announced that this year’s parade will take a new route through campus. 

Visit the university’s homecoming website for more updates. 

John Engoglia is managing editor. Contact him at [email protected].

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John Engoglia
John Engoglia, Managing Editor
John is a journalism major with a minor in communication studies. He is the Managing Editor for The Kent Stater and previously held roles as a beat reporter, sports reporter and sports editor. John has been on staff for two years. He likes to cover meaningful stories that will interest a lot of people. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and going downtown. Contact John at [email protected].

Lillian Glaze
Lillian Glaze, News Director
Lillian Glaze is a sophomore majoring in digital media production with a minor in visual communication design. Lillian is the News Director and previously held roles as photo editor, head of studio operations and director/technical director for KSTV. Lillian is passionate about photography because it allows her to see the world through a different lens. When she’s not behind the camera, she can be found producing live sports broadcasts, watching sports, reading or spending time with friends.
Contact her at [email protected].