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Kent State wins Wagon Wheel game for third straight year

Tim Dorst November 5, 2012

Fans packed into Dix Stadium Saturday to witness the 42nd annual Wagon Wheel Challenge, a rivalry that began in 1946. The feud between Kent State and Akron has been a back-and-forth affair for many...

Kent State offensive lineman Brian Winters holds up the Wagon Wheel with Flash, after the Kent State football team won the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge against Akron on Nov. 3. The Flashes won the game against the Zips 35-24. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Flashes rally to 35-24 win over Akron

Tim Dorst November 3, 2012

Fans expecting a highly competitive game between Kent State and Akron in the annual Wagon Wheel game received exactly what they bargained for Saturday. The Zips seemed prepared for a fight in the first...

The Flashes carry the Wagon Wheel back into the visitors locker room at Infocision Stadium in Akron after beating the Zips 35-3 on Saturday, Nov. 12. Photo by MATT HAFLEY.

Flashes football looks for third straight Wagon Wheel victory

Tim Dorst November 2, 2012

“I coached in one of the great football rivalries in the country, Alabama versus Auburn,” Bowden said. “While that was always across the state, this one seems to be across the street. The fans sit...

Freddy Cortez kicks against Ball State at Dix stadium on Sept. 29. The Flashes won the game 45-43. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Cortez kicking his way into KSU record books

Tim Dorst November 2, 2012

After the Flashes scored their first touchdown in the opening quarter of their game against Rutgers University, senior kicker Freddy Cortez lined up in a familiar spot. The holder kneeled down seven yards...

Amanda Zink starts to clean up the store she owns called "The Salty Paw," which was completely flooded on the waterfront of lower Manhattan, Tuesday, October 30, 2012. The tape on the windows was no match for the strength of the storm. Hurricane Sandy caused major damage to New York City and surrounding areas. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/MCT.

Hurricane Sandy evacuates KSU students in NYC Fashion Studio

Grant Engle October 30, 2012

While the Kent State campuses in Northeast Ohio have encountered high winds and seemingly never-ending rain, the students at the university’s fashion studio in New York City have taken the brunt of superstorm...

Senior linebacker Luke Batton (30) stops Ball State's ball runner during Kent's 45-43 win over the Cardinals on September 29. Batton was named Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week on October 29.. Photo by Brian Smith.

Batton named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

Tim Dorst October 29, 2012

Kent State linebacker Luke Batton received Mid-American Conference recognition following the Flashes’ upset victory over Rutgers.Batton was named MAC East Division Defensive Player of the Week Monday...

Flashes football upsets Rutgers 35-23

Tim Dorst October 28, 2012

Tweets about "#KSURutgers" // Tweets about "#FlashesFootball" // The Kent State football team prepared to face the No. 15-ranked Rutgers Scarlet Knights on homecoming in Piscataway, NJ. The...

Sidney Sauter recovers a fumbled ball from Rutgers on Oct. 29 in Piscataway, NJ. Kent State upset the Rutgers homecoming game 35-23. Photo by Brian Smith.

Flashes upset No. 15 Rutgers 35-23

Tim Dorst October 28, 2012

Tweets about "#KSURutgers" // Tweets about "#FlashesFootball" // PISCATAWAY, N.J. —The Kent State football team came into Saturday’s road game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as a major underdog....

Senior running back Dri Archer defends the ball from a Western Michigan player during the first half of Saturday's Homecoming game. The Flashes triumphed 41-24. Photo by HANNAH POTES.

Flashes football look for sixth straight win against unbeaten Rutgers

Tim Dorst October 25, 2012

The Kent State football team has overcome a number of obstacles and close, competitive games on their way to a 6-1 record. This weekend, the Flashes will face one of their toughest challenges of the season...

Kent State running back Dri Archer weaves his way through the Western Michigan defense during the Homecoming Game in Dix Stadium on Oct. 20. The Flashes won the game against The Broncos 41-24. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Flashes football defeats Western Michigan for fifth straight win

Tim Dorst October 21, 2012

Kent State’s winning ways continued in front of an electric crowd on Homecoming weekend.The Flashes earned its fifth victory in a 41-24 win over the Western Michigan University Broncos at Dix Stadium...

Kent State running back Dri Archer weaves his way through the Western Michigan defense during the Homecoming Game in Dix Stadium on Oct. 20. The Flashes won the game against The Broncos 41-24. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Kent State football’s winning streak continues with fifth victory at Homecoming

Tim Dorst October 21, 2012

Saturday’s homecoming game between Kent State and Western Michigan was every bit the battle that fans expected. The Flashes hoped to extend its Mid-American Conference record to 4-0 this season, while...

Kent State running back Dri Archer escapes from Ball State player Jeffery Garrett during the Sept. 29 game at Dix Stadium. The Flashes won the game against the Cardinals 45-43. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Sellout likely as Kent State football looks for homecoming win against Western Michigan

Tim Dorst October 18, 2012

National FBS Ranking Passing Kent St.: 110th (180.5 ypg) WMU: 39th (263.7 ypg) Rushing Kent St.: 27th (215.3 ypg) WMU: 69th (161.1 ypg) Points per game Kent St.: 48th (32.5 ppg) WMU: 59th (29.3 ppg)...

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