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Ball State University's senior quarterback Keith Wenning is brought down after a run attempt against Kent State. Photo by Jonathan Miksanek, Ball State Daily News.

Flashes football suffers another crushing defeat

Nick Shook October 12, 2013

Saturday was another punch to the gut for the Flashes, who matched Ball State blow for blow in a tight contest that ultimately ended in another defeat for Kent State.Trailing 24-20 with fewer than two...

Flashes football looks to use defense to rebound from loss

Nick Shook October 6, 2013

Kent State gave up the eighth-most total yards in the history of the Mid-American Conference in a loss to Northern Illinois Saturday.But head coach Paul Haynes is proud of his defense, and for good reason.Despite...

Kent State crowns Homecoming queen, king at weekend football game

Mariam Makatsaria October 5, 2013

Jesse Markowitz and Caitlin Kilbane were crowned 2013 Homecoming king and queen during halftime of the Kent State vs. Northern Illinois University football game on Saturday at Dix Stadium.As the Flashes...

Kent State celebrates after defeating Akron in last year's Wagon Wheel game for the third year in a row Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Dix Stadium. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Archer’s impact reaches beyond carrying the football

Nick Shook October 2, 2013

For much of the offseason when talking about Kent State, the focus fell on offensive playmaker Dri Archer.During the early portion of the regular season, the focus remained on Archer despite being injured....

Senior running back Dri Archer (right) is pushed out of bounds during the MAC Championship game on Nov. 30, 2012. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Kent State football prepares for visit from Lynch, Northern Illinois

Nick Shook September 29, 2013

Kent State is finally back on track with a victory at Western Michigan on Saturday.Now, the Flashes prepare for their biggest challenge yet as they get ready to host Northern Illinois this weekend.NIU’s...

Kent State wide receiver James Brook tries to avoid being tackled by the Penn State defensive line during Saturday's game. Kent State lost the game to Penn State 34-0. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Flashes football snaps losing streak with road win at Western Michigan

Nick Shook September 28, 2013

Kent State headed to Kalamazoo, Mich., Saturday with a burden on its collective shoulders.Three straight losses had left the Flashes desperate for a victory, and with their second conference game of the...

LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) escapes a Kent State player Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers' 45-13 victory against Kent State. Photo by Angela Major/The Daily Reveile.

Flashes football prepares for second road test at Penn State

Nick Shook September 16, 2013

A double-digit loss typically isn’t a good sign for a football team, but for Kent State coach Paul Haynes, plenty of positives could be taken out of a 45-13 road defeat at the hands of LSU.The Flashes...

 

Football falls behind early, fails to recover in loss to LSU

Nick Shook September 15, 2013

Photo by Angela Major courtesy of The Daily Reveille.Dri Archer’s one reception for seven yards suggests that the tailback may have seen too much action too soon.That appeared to be the case for the...

Junior defensive lineman Nate Terhune defends the line at the game against Bowling Green in Dix Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Flashes lost 41-22. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Flashes football focuses on improving in Week 3

Nick Shook September 9, 2013

Sunday was a day of reflection for the Kent State football team.Coming off of a 41-22 defeat at the hands of Bowling Green on Saturday at home, the offense was left to review how they amassed a mere 55...

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Flashes football looks ahead

Kevin Battaglia September 2, 2013

If Kent State is out to prove to the college football world that last season’s 11-3 record was not a fluke, Thursday evening was a good start.With new faces at key positions, including a new head coach,...

Flashes football grinds out season opening win

Nick Shook August 29, 2013

It wasn’t easy, and it surely didn’t look great, but Kent State survived its season opener.The Flashes (1-0) scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to erase a three-point deficit and defeat Liberty...

Kent State football: five things to watch during tonight’s game

Nick Shook August 28, 2013

1. Kent State’s first kick returnLast season, Kent State’s do-everything back Dri Archer returned a kick 98 yards just before halftime against Towson in the season opener. Watch closely to see Archer...