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Let’s go bowling

Tim Dorst November 28, 2012

The last bowl game the Kent State football team appeared was the Tangerine Bowl in 1972. Led by head coach Don James, the Flashes won their only Mid-American Conference championship with a team that included...

Kent State linebacker C.J. Malauulu is about to tackle a Ball State player at the Sept. 29 game at Dix Stadium. Photo by Brian Smith.

Malauulu named Defensive Player of the Week

Tim Dorst November 27, 2012

Kent State Players of the Week this season Week 1: Dri Archer: Special Teams Player of the Week Week 4: Darius Polk: Defensive Player of the Week Week 5: Dri Archer: Special Teams Player of the Week...

Junior defensive lineman Richard Gray runs dun Ohio's Tyler Tettleton for a sack and loss of 9 yards during Kent's 28-6 win over the Bobcats at Dix Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Flashes finish regular season with perfect MAC record

Tim Dorst November 25, 2012

Darrell Hazell recalled a time before the season started during which he had a strong feeling that the team could do great things.“When I really got a gut feeling was our first day of camp on Aug. 2...

Junior defensive lineman Richard Gray runs dun Ohio's Tyler Tettleton for a sack and loss of 9 yards during Kent's 28-6 win over the Bobcats at Dix Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Defense leads Flashes football to win over Ohio

Tim Dorst November 23, 2012

The Kent State football team did not look particularly strong on offense Friday, but the defensive unit picked up the slack when it had to.The Flashes defeated the Ohio Universtiy Bobcats 28-6 Friday afternoon...

Anthony Melchiori

Archer, Melchiori earn MAC weekly honors

Tim Dorst November 20, 2012

A pair of Kent State football players have been honored following the team’s division clinching game this past weekend.Junior running back Dri Archer was named Mid-American Conference East Division Offensive...

KSU football player arrested for assault

Grant Engle November 19, 2012

Kent State freshman linebacker Denzell Burton was arrested early Sunday morning on charges of assault and obstructing official business.The incident stemmed from an alleged fight at the Lambda Chi Alpha...

Kent Running back Trayion Durhamis taken down by the Rutgers defense at High Point Solutions stadium on Oct. 27. The Flashes defeated the Scarlet Knights at their homecoming game, 35-23.. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Flashes football looks to clinch division title against Bowling Green

Tim Dorst November 16, 2012

The No. 25-ranked Kent State football team can punch its ticket to the Mid-American Conference Championship game with a crucial conference win this weekend.The Flashes will travel to Doyt L. Perry Stadium...

Flashes ranked No. 25 in AP Poll

Tim Dorst November 13, 2012

For the first time in 39 seasons, the Kent State football team finds itself listed among the 25 best teams in the country.The Flashes are ranked No. 25 in the weekly Associated Press poll of college...

Kent State freshman running back Julian Durden runs the ball past Miami University senior linebacker Pat Hinkel in a game Miami at Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH, on Saturday, Nov 10. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

Kent State runs past Miami 48-32

Tim Dorst November 10, 2012

Kent State’s running game has been the main strength of the team throughout the season, but the Flashes’ extraordinary display on Saturday exceeded anyone’s expectations.The Flashes racked up a season-high...

Spencer Keith, senior quarterback, scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the rivalry game against Akron on Nov. 3. The Flashes beat the Zips 35-24. Photo by NANCY URCHAK.

Flashes football prepares for road challenge against Redhawks

Tim Dorst November 9, 2012

The Kent State football team is looking to continue its unbeaten Mid-American Conference streak in a key divisional match-up this weekend.The Flashes will take on the Miami Redhawks at 1 p.m. Saturday...

Ball State's Horactio Banks is tackled by junior defensive lineman Roosevelt Nix (#5) at Dix Stadium on Sept. 29. Nix was named MAC defensive player of the week on Nov. 5, 2012. Photo by Brian Smith.

Nix earns Defensive Player of the Week

Tim Dorst November 6, 2012

For the second week in a row, a Kent State football player has earned Mid-American Conference recognition for a strong defensive performance.Junior defensive tackle Roosevelt Nix was named MAC East Division...

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...

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