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Tyler Heintz, right, died after a morning workout with the Kent State football team June 13. Heat was likely a factor in the death, according to the Portage County coroner.

Excessive heat may have caused football player’s death

Matt Poe June 15, 2017

A Kent State football player likely died from “hyperthermia” June 13 after the second day of practice, according to The Record-Courier.The Portage County Coroner's office said Tyler Heintz's official...

Kent State freshman football player dies after practice

June 13, 2017

Update: The Portage County Coroner's office said an official cause of death may take months to determine. An autopsy was performed Wednesday Kent State released the following statement from Head Football...

Offensive line transfer could add spark to Flashes’ football

William Kovach June 1, 2017

Sophomore offensive lineman Nate Warnock from St. Joseph’s College transferred to Kent State this summer after his former college shut down due to financial reasons.Warnock said he was shocked to hear...

Then-Kent State freshman wide reciever Antwan Dixon runs for a 47-yard touchdown on the Flashes’ opening drive of the Kent State vs Marshall game on Sept. 26, 2015. Kent State lost in double overtime, 36-29.

KSU football player fights for life

Scott Lendak May 2, 2017

When Shemariah Dixon prepared to leave for work on a warm June day in 2013, she turned to her son Antwan Dixon.“Move your car for me,” she asked, “so I can get out.”When she followed him outside...

Kent State junior quarterback Nick Holley runs down field against Akron at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Kent State lost 31-27.

Spring practices bring changes for football

Scott Lendak April 15, 2017

The Kent State football team finished up their spring practice on March 24, and one of the main themes was competing at a high level.“The most important part of spring football is the competitiveness,”...

Spring practices bring changes for football team

Scott Lendak April 10, 2017

Competing at a high level was the main theme of Kent State football team's spring practice on March 24.“The most important part of spring football is the competitiveness,” senior quarterback Nick Holley...

Former Kent State wide receiver Ernest Calhoun participates in the shuttle run during Kent State's NFL Pro-Day at the Kent State Field House on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Kent State football seniors put their skills on display

Jack Kopanski March 24, 2017

With just over a month until the 2017 NFL Draft, Kent State football held its annual Pro Day on Friday at the Field House.Nine seniors showcased their skills in front of scouts from numerous NFL teams,...

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Flashes select 2017 football recruits

Scott Lendak February 1, 2017

The Kent State football team and head coach Paul Haynes got their 2017 jump start Tuesday afternoon, officially signing 22 recruits including 19 current seniors, two juniors and one early enrollee.“This...

Kent State Football lands three-star recruit

Scott Lendak January 10, 2017

The Kent State football team added a key addition to their defense when Elvis Hines Jr., a three-star cornerback out of Florida, committed to join the Flashes in the spring semester.The 5'10, 172 pound...

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Kent State football ‘great’ Luke Owens dies over weekend

Henry Palattella December 14, 2016

Kent State's Athletic Department lost a key member of its family over the weekend, as former football standout Luke Owens passed away this past weekend at the age of 83.Owens spent three years playing...

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Opinion: Do away with the College Football Playoff, conference championships

Matt Poe December 6, 2016

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee selected its final four this past Sunday, effectively setting the stage for the third installment of the playoff to be played New Year’s Eve. In case...

Freshman widereceiver Kavious Price is tacked by the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide’s junior redshirt defensive back Anthony Averett during a play in a game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Flashes lost 48-0.

Five defining plays of the Flashes football season

Henry Palattella November 29, 2016

Note: all records are those teams had when they faced offSaturday, Sept. 24: Kent State (1-2) vs. No.1 University of Alabama (3-0)Minkah Fitzpatrick and Brandon Kennedy sack Kent State quarterback Mylik...