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St. Francis Redshirt Junior Paul Tangelo sacks Kent State Junior Devin Kargman during the first quarter of the game against Saint Francis University on Sept. 7, 2024.

Kent State mauled by Nittany Lions in another top-10 attack

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 21, 2024

After the 71-0 beatdown against No. 6 Tennessee (3-0, 0-0), the Kent State football team was again on the road against a top-10 team. This time, the task was No. 10 Penn State. The result was much of...

Flash leads the Kent State Football team onto the field during the game against St. Francis on Sept. 7, 2024.

Preview: Football hits the road again for another top 10 opponent

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 19, 2024

Once again, the Kent State football team will be away from Kent to face another top-10 team as a massive underdog. This week, its opponent is the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0, 0-0).  Last week’s...

Kent State Senior Ky Thomas defends the ball during the third quarter against Saint Francis University Sept. 7, 2024.

Football dominated in historic loss against one of nation’s best

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 15, 2024

The Kent State football team took a trip down south to play No. 7 Tennessee (3-0, 0-0), and it was a historic night. For Kent State, the team was on the wrong side of it, as Tennessee set numerous school...

St. Francis Redshirt Junior Paul Tangelo sacks Kent State Junior Devin Kargman during the first quarter of the game against Saint Francis University on Sept. 7, 2024.

Football gets obliterated by nation’s No. 7 on the road

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 15, 2024

A week after losing in an upset to Saint Francis of the FCS, the Flashes went on the road Saturday as an underdog looking to pull a stunner – the road trip did not go smoothly. Kent State now finds...

Kent State Football players and coaches huddle before their home game against Saint Francis University on Sept. 7, 2024.

Preview: Football begins daunting road trip in Tennessee

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 12, 2024

The Kent State football team will look to turn the tide Saturday in Neyland Stadium against No. 7 Tennessee (2-0, 0-0) after losing at home in an upset to the Red Flash of Saint Francis. Last weekend,...

Kent State Football Players break to head out on to the field to go against Saint Francis University on September 7, 2024.

Football upset in home opener after stumbling out of the gate

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 8, 2024

The Kent State football team was unable to overcome an early 17-0 deficit against the Red Flash of Saint Francis, eventually falling by a score of 23-17 Saturday, pushing KSU’s losing streak to 11 games...

Kent State rush ends coach CJ Robbins speaks with the football team during the homecoming game on Oct. 21, 2023.

Football leaves home opener in upset loss to FCS team

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 7, 2024

After a big loss to open the season a week ago at Pittsburgh, the Kent State football team fell flat in its home opener against FCS’s Saint Francis University, losing 23-17. Kent State drops to 0-2...

Kent State football players hype themselves up before the homecoming game on Oct. 21, 2023.

Preview: Football looks to win eighth straight home opener

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 5, 2024

After losing on the road to the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, the Kent State football team will come back to Dix Stadium for its home opener — the team has not lost a home opener since the 2016...

Kent State football team celebrates another first down against Central Connecticut during its home opener Sept. 16, 2023.

Football runs out of gas in ‘Pitt’ stop to start new season

John Hilber, Sports Editor September 1, 2024

The Kent State football team let the University of Pittsburgh have its way offensively in a 55-24 drubbing Saturday in Pittsburgh in the first game of the season – the Flashes’ 10th loss in a row. The...

The Kent State football team celebrates a touchdown during the game against Bowling Green State Nov. 8, 2023.

New season, same results: Football loses first game of season by 31 points

John Hilber, Sports Editor August 31, 2024

The Kent State football team dropped its first game of the season and 10th game in a row, carrying over from last season. The Flashes lost 55-24 on the road against the University of Pittsburgh Saturday...

The Kent State football team celebrates during the first quarter of the homecoming game against Buffalo Oct. 21, 2023.

Preview: Football will need to fill in roster gaps ahead of fresh season

John Hilber and Demetri Manousos August 30, 2024

After a rebuilding season in 2023, the Kent State football team will look to earn its first win against a Division I opponent in the coach Kenni Burns “Kent GRIT” era. This February, Burns earned...

Kent State then-freshman quarterback Devin Kargman throws the ball as the Akron defense closes in at Dix Stadium Oct. 22.

Passing the torch: Football announces new play caller ahead of season

John Hilber, Sports Editor August 20, 2024

Ending a long-awaited quarterback battle, junior Devin Kargman will open up this season leading the offense, and he will look for success after last season's 1-11 campaign. The announcement was first...