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Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Kent State suspends football operations, cancels spring showcase

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 11, 2020

Kent State football announced all football operations will be suspended until April 12 in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The spring showcase scheduled for April 11 is canceled,...

Kent State Football 2019: Top 5 Plays

Michael Reiner Columnist January 13, 2020

In 2019, Kent State Football had arguably its most successful season in program history.The Flashes walked away with their first bowl game victory after defeating Utah State in the Tropical Smoothie Café...

The Flashes attempt to block a field goal by Utah State on Friday Dec.20th, 2019. 

From 3-6 to bowl champs: How Kent State football turned its season around

Ian Kreider Sports reporter January 12, 2020

Kent State opened its football season with three of five games against Power 5 programs. Basically, scheduling — at best – a 2-3 record to the start of the season. That exact record came true, when...

Graduate linebacker Matt Bahr clutches the ball after recovering a fumble in overtime during Kent State's first home game against Kennesaw State University on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Top five football plays of the season

Michael Reiner Columnist January 12, 2020

In 2019, Kent State Football had arguably its most successful season in program history.The Flashes walked away with their first bowl game victory after defeating Utah State in the Tropical Smoothie Café...

Junior tight end Adam Dulka arrives at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club in Frisco,Texas. He has six catches for 45 yards and a touchdown this season. 

Kent State football arrives in Frisco, Texas

Ian Kreider December 16, 2019

Monday afternoon at about 3:40 p.m. Central Standard Time coach Sean Lewis got off the first of five Kent State buses that were police escorted to the Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club. He greeted...

Football Vs OU - 3

Football Vs OU – 3

Mikey Indriolo October 19, 2019

Senior running back Will Matthews is tackled during Kent State's game at Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Football Vs OU – 2

Mikey Indriolo October 19, 2019

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum is tackled after running the ball during Kent State's game at Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Football Vs OU

Mikey Indriolo October 19, 2019

Senior wide receiver Antwan Dixon puts his hand on senior offensive lineman Nate Warnock's head during Kent State's game at Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Football sidebar- President Diacon and his wife fondly remember Wisconsin

October 2, 2019

President Todd Diacon met and began dating his wife, Moema Furtado, while both were studying at UW-Madison. It's been a "quarter of a century" Diacon joked, since he or Furtado visited UW-Madison. "The...

Graduate linebacker Matt Bahr tackles a Kennesaw State University player in Kent State's first home game on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Flashes beat Kennesaw State 26-23 in overtime.

Kent State Football grabs first win behind Crum’s final drive, Trickett’s kicking

Ian Kreider September 7, 2019

For most of Saturday’s game, the Kennesaw State triple-option gauged Kent State’s defense for big plays, eventually forcing overtime.That changed on a fumbled pitch to running back Shaquil Terry which...

The University of Maine's field hockey team released a statement on Twitter.

Kent State calls off field hockey game for football game

Gina Butkovich September 7, 2019

Updated on Sept. 9 to include official responses from the University of Maine Director of Athletics Ken Ralph, Temple University's Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft and the National Field Hockey...

KSU Head Football Sports Performance coach Jeff Sobol addressing the team after the fall scrimmage on Aug. 19 2019. 

Five takeaways from Monday’s football press conference

Ian Kreider September 2, 2019

1. Nobody’s guaranteed to keep their starting job. Coach Sean Lewis said junior quarterback Woody Barrett was “our guy” in a post game press conference after last week’s 30-7 loss at Arizona State....