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From the field to the court: The Kent State-Akron rivalry

Robyn Taylor, Reporter May 5, 2025

Kent State head basketball coach Rob Senderoff’s favorite Kent-Akron rivalry memory is from a senior night game that was sent into overtime during the 2022-2023 season.    Senderoff has been the...

New Kent State football coach Kenni Burns (center) poses with university athletic director Randale Richmond (left) and university president Todd Diacon (right) at Burns’ first press conference Dec. 16, 2022. Courtesy of Kent State Athletics

Here’s a look into football coach Kenni Burns’ termination letter, who will lead team next season

John Hilber, Sports Editor April 17, 2025

After violating the terms of his contract, coach Kenni Burns has been terminated from his position with the Kent State football team — his last day on the team is April 15. A letter was sent to Burns...

Kenni Burns, Kent State’s 23rd football coach in program history, gives his opening remarks at his first Kent State press conference Dec. 16, 2022.

Kent State places football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave

Alton Northup, News Director March 27, 2025

Kent State has placed football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave with pay, according to a university spokesperson. The university did not provide a reason for the move, which comes a week before...

The AFC’s lack of team variation leads to predictable seasons

Stone O’Bryant, Columnist February 20, 2025

The NFL has a problem, one that may not be obvious to some. The lack of team variation in the league, specifically the American Football Conference (AFC), is something that has become unnoticeable. It...

Once a Flashes men’s basketball legend, now an NFL hall-of-famer

Once a Flashes men’s basketball legend, now an NFL hall-of-famer

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 7, 2025

Kent State’s very own Antonio Gates was one of four members selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class this year. He is one of four members that had their name called. Gates was a 16-year tight...

Here are five all-time great free agent signings in NFL History

Here are five all-time great free agent signings in NFL History

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 31, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their ticket to Super Bowl 59 this past Sunday with their 55-23 victory in the NFC Championship over the Washington Commanders, largely on the back of running back Saquon...

How each remaining NFL team can win Super Bowl LIX

How each remaining NFL team can win Super Bowl LIX

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 25, 2025

The temperatures are below freezing, and the roads are frozen, which can mean only one thing: the final four NFL teams will square off this weekend to determine what Super Bowl 59 will look like.  Even...

Why Ryan Day is owed an apology after Ohio State's National Championship win

Why Ryan Day is owed an apology after Ohio State’s National Championship win

Demetri Manousos, Reporter January 25, 2025

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has been criticized since a week two loss against Oregon back in 2021. Things did not get any better for him when Ohio State lost to Michigan for the first time in a...

Bracing for NFL Championship Weekend: What we learned from the Divisional Round

Bracing for NFL Championship Weekend: What we learned from the Divisional Round

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 22, 2025

Just when you think you’ve started to get a grip on what is going to happen this season, reality slaps you right across the mouth. The NFL’s divisional round gave fans what they wanted and then some,...

Here is The Kent Stater sports department's predictions for the NFL Playoffs

Here is The Kent Stater sports department’s predictions for the NFL Playoffs

The Kent Stater Sports Department January 11, 2025

If there’s one thing this season of NFL Football hasn’t been, it’s predictable.  Teams like the Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers have catapulted themselves from...

Hatred prevails and rivalries boil over: College Football Week 14 recap

Hatred prevails and rivalries boil over: College Football Week 14 recap

Gage Wellman, Reporter December 8, 2024

This is what college football is all about. Rivalry week -- when a team walks itself into a stadium composed of hallowed grounds to do battle with the most hated enemy of all, and this week was no different.  Michigan...

Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

John Hilber, John Engoglia, and Demetri Manousos December 4, 2024

National signing day hit Kent State, as well as the nation, Nov. 13. The day is dedicated to high school students committing to colleges across the nation to further their academic and athletic aspirations. Many...

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