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Class of ’17 to graduate in Dix Stadium

Ian Flickinger November 1, 2015

Graduation is an unforgettable moment for college students: four (or more, for all the super-seniors) years of 7 a.m. classes, all-night cramming for exams and eating ramen for breakfast, lunch and dinner...

George Bollas gets first start, 15-10 victory over UMASS

Stephen Means October 18, 2015

Kent State (3-4, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) snapped an eight-game road losing streak by beating University of Massachusetts (1-5, 0-2 MAC), 15-10."Our defense did a really good job and a lot of guys...

Future commencement ceremonies could take place outside

Chelsea Graff July 22, 2015

Kent State is considering having future commencement ceremonies outdoors at Dix Stadium.Lashonda Taylor, director of university ceremonies, events and special programs, said her office is currently in...

The University of Toledo runs a play against the Kent State during the game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Flashes lost 20-30.

Flashes return home, fall to Toledo

Taylor Rosen November 4, 2014

In what was a rainy and windy night at Dix Stadium, the Kent State football team fell behind early on in the game, and never made a game of it as the Flashes lost their second consecutive game to Toledo,...

Sophomore quarterback Colin Reardon makes a play against Army at the Homecoming Game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2014. The Flashes are 1-7 in their season and face the University of Toledo on Tuesday at 8p.m.

Flashes face off against MAC West-leading Toledo on ESPN 2

Taylor Rosen November 2, 2014

The Kent State football team (1-7, 0-4 MAC) will return home to Dix Stadium hoping to knock off a conference powerhouse Tuesday night with only four games left to play.“We are where we are, and we had...

Fifth year tight end Casey Pierce scores a touchdown against Army at the homecoming game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. The Flashes went on to win their first game 39-17.

Kent State football achieves first win of the season

Taylor Rosen October 19, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team’s long wait for a win is over. As rain poured down on Dix Stadium Saturday afternoon, the Kent State football snapped its winless drought and celebrated Homecoming...

Beer Sales

Beer sales at Dix Stadium put more football fans in the stands

Taylor Rosen October 15, 2014

On tap at Dix Stadium, beer has not only led to a spike in attendance and an increase in revenue for Kent State, but it has enhanced the game day experience for Flashes fans.“Beer provides excitement...

Senior running back Anthony Meray runs down the field at the game against the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Flashes lost, 40-17, bring their season to 0-6.

Flashes look to get it together, topple Army in homecoming game

Taylor Rosen October 15, 2014

Where the team standsIt is now eight weeks into the 2014-2015 college football season, and the Kent State football team is in trouble.Last Saturday at Dix Stadium, the Flashes (0-6) self-destructed in...

Mid-American Conference Schools' Rankings

Kent State football ranked 126th in CBS Sports’ 128

Richie Mulhall October 13, 2014

CBS Sports released its most updated college football rankings Monday, and Kent State fans are not going to like how the Flashes stack up against the Division I competition.The Flashes, currently labeled...

Kent State junior wide receiver, Josh Boyle, misses the catch in a last minute play against The University of Massachusetts Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Flashes lost 40-17 bringing their season to 0-6.

Flashes plan for Homecoming comeback

Taylor Rosen October 12, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team has had a rough season up to this point to say the least. Six games into the season and the Flashes are still in pursuit of producing a winning recipe.The Flashes...

KSU football quick hits

Richie Mulhall October 6, 2014

What’s next for the FlashesAfter suffering a close, heartbreaking 17-14 loss to the Northern Illinois Huskies this past Saturday in DeKalb, Illinois, the Kent State football team (0-5, 0-2 MAC) will...

Flashes struggle to score, fall to Ohio in opener

Taylor Rosen August 30, 2014

Box ScoreOhio managed to overcome four, second-half fumbles and kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired to defeat the Flashes in the season opener, 17-14.“Tonight was a tough loss,”...