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Freshman quarterback Ruel Tomlinson gets ready to give the call to the receive the ball during their game against Ohio University on November 6, 2024.

Issues in all three phases lead to football’s ninth loss of season

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 7, 2024

The Kent State football team was once again unable to snap its losing streak, now extending the multi-season stretch to 18 games, which is three games short of a program record set from 1981-1983. The...

Wide receiver Chrishon McCray (2) tries to avoid getting tackled by Ball State players at the football game Oct. 12, 2024.

Football goes scoreless in midweek MACtion opener

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 6, 2024

In its first game at Dix Stadium in 25 days, the Kent State football team did not get the result it wanted, losing to the Ohio Bobcats (6-3, 4-1) by a score of 41-0. In his first collegiate start, true...

Tommy Ulatowski (14) aims his throw at the football game against Ball State Oct. 12, 2024.

Preview: Football opens weeknight schedule against Ohio

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 2, 2024

The Kent State football team was unable to break its losing streak against Western Michigan (5-3, 4-0) after losing 52-21, which extended the streak to 17 games. The defeat kept the Flashes in last place...

At the Oct. 12, 2024 football game, redshirt senior running back Ky Thomas dodges a Ball State University defender.

Football loses big on the road after promising stretch

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 27, 2024

The Kent State football team appeared to be moving in the right direction in its first two conference games, but since the 37-35 defeat to Ball State Oct. 12, the Flashes have lost by a combined score...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) makes a handoff to senior safety Dean Clark (3) at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

38-7 first-half score drops football to 0-8

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 26, 2024

The Kent State football team has completed the first half of its conference schedule without a win after a 52-21 defeat to the Western Michigan Broncos (5-3, 4-0). Though the Flashes fell to 0-4 in Mid-American-Conference...

Wide receiver Chrishon McCray (2) tries to avoid getting tackled by Ball State players at the football game Oct. 12, 2024.

Preview: Matchup with MAC’s best up next for football

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 24, 2024

The Kent State football team extended its losing streak to 16 games Saturday after a 27-6 defeat at Bowling Green (3-4, 2-1). The loss put the Flashes at 0-7 (0-3) and kept them just out of last place...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) makes a handoff to senior safety Dean Clark (3) at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

Another loss means third straight season of bowl-ineligibility for football

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 20, 2024

After playing its closest game of the season Oct. 12 against Ball State (2-5, 1-2), the Kent State football team was close to victory. The team was unable to break the losing streak, losing by a score...

Wide receiver Chrishon McCray (2) tries to avoid getting tackled by Ball State players at the football game Oct. 12, 2024.

Unsuccessful road game results in football’s 16th straight loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 19, 2024

One week after its closest game of the season, the Kent State football team hit the road to take on the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday.  The Flashes were unable to improve on last week’s two-point...

Freshman linebacker Rocco Nicholl (44) and freshman offensive lineman Josh Prusinowski (63) congratulate senior safety Dean Clark (3) on his touchdown at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

Preview: Football looks to make third time the charm in conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 17, 2024

After a bye week, the Kent State football team was unable to get into the win column, falling to the Ball State Cardinals (2-4, 1-1) by a score of 37-35. Kent State now has a losing streak of 15 and a...

Tommy Ulatowski (14) aims his throw at the football game against Ball State Oct. 12, 2024.

Football comes close, but loses 15th straight in second week of MACtion

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 13, 2024

With under two minutes left in the game, the Kent State football team cut the lead to two points against Ball State Saturday. KSU lined up for an onside kick to get the ball back in an attempt to take...

Graduate tight end Conner Muldowney (89) runs around the action at the Homecoming football game against Eastern Michigan, Sept. 28, 2024.

Football drops 15th straight, falls to 0-2 in conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 13, 2024

The Kent State football team looked to get in the win column against Ball State but was unable to do so, losing by a score of 37-28 Saturday. KSU’s overall record is 0-6 (0-2) while Ball State improves...

At the Sept. 28, 2024 Homecoming football game against Eastern Michigan, freshman wide receiver Dashawn Martin (22) runs onto the field.

Preview: Football returns to MACtion after bye week

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 10, 2024

The Kent State football team dropped its first conference game Sept. 29 against Eastern Michigan (4-1, 1-0) but played one of their statistically best games so far this season. Despite their losing...