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Kent State linebacker James Alexander (left) and safety Erik Simpson attempt to push Bowling Green wide receiver Calvin Clater out of bounds Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.

BGSU’s offense overwhelms Kent State in road victory

Scott Lendak November 1, 2017

Coming off a discouraging 48-3 blowout loss to Ohio, Kent State hoped to get back on track against a one-win Bowling Green team. The Flashes' efforts were unsuccessful though, as they lost to the Falcons,...

Running back Justin Rankin gets tackled during the second quarter against Miami (OH) Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Rourke records three touchdowns, Ohio routs Kent State 48-3

Henry Palattella October 21, 2017

Coming into their matchup against Kent State Saturday, the Ohio Bobcats were looking to keep their momentum going from their 48-30 drubbing of Bowling Green, while Kent State was looking to build on their...

Buffalo defenders tackle Kent State quarterback George Bollas during a run in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Flashes welcome Redhawks to Dix Stadium for Homecoming matchup

Henry Palattella October 11, 2017

Last season, Miami (OH)'s 18-14 victory over Kent State turned its season around. Coming into their matchup against the Flashes, the Redhawks were 0-6 and a loss away from falling out of bowl contention....

Bollas, Crum will both play against Northern Illinois

Brandon Kagan October 3, 2017

The Kent State football team started conference play with a 27-13 loss at Buffalo Saturday.Despite the loss, the Flashes played very well offensively, as quarterback George Bollas threw for a career-high...

Junior quarterback Nick Holley is tackled by Akron linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III during the second half of the Battle of Wagon Wheel on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Dix Stadium. Kent State lost to Akron, 31-27.

Kent State falls to Akron in final minutes

Henry Palattella October 1, 2016

Akron @ Kent State Highlights from KentWired.com on Vimeo. Video produced by TV2's Dylan Gonzalez and Tyler Carey.Highlight read by Tyler Carey.There's never a dull moment when Kent State (1-4, 0-1 Mid-American...

Freshman quarterback Mylik Mitchell went down with an apparent wrist injury after being sacked late in the second quarter. Coach Paul Haynes said Mitchell’s status is “not good.” The Flashes lost to the Crimson Tide, 48-0.

QB Mitchell out for the year due to hand injury

Henry Palattella September 30, 2016

Kent State football has suffered another setback.Redshirt freshman quarterback Mylik Mitchell is out for the rest of the year due to a hand injury, as first reported by the Record-Courier. Mitchell left...

Kent State senior running back Trayion Durham stiff arms Akron senior cornerback Bryce Cheek at Infocision Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Durham’s run was called back due to a holding call. Akron shut out the Flashes 20-0.

Homecoming weekend welcomes the 56th Wagon Wheel game

Henry Palattella September 27, 2016

Kent State (1-3) will open Mid-American Conference play this weekend when they face off against The University of Akron (2-2), a game which will conclude Kent State’s homecoming week.The Flashes will...

Junior wide receiver Nick Holley looks to the scoreboard in disappointment as the Flashes leave Beavers Stadium after losing to Penn State, 33-13 on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.

Penn State Uses Strong Second Half to Pull Away from Kent State

Henry Palattella September 3, 2016

Kent State’s (0-1) drought against the Big 10 continues as sophomores Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley led Penn State (1-0) past the Flashes, 33-13.The Flashes are now 0-16 against Big 10 teams in their...

Senior running back Trayion Durham leaps over a CMU defender during a game versus Central Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015.

Flashes comeback comes up short, lose to CMU 27-13

Stephen Means November 18, 2015

Kent State (3-8, 2-5 Mid-American Conference) could not overcome a 17-0 deficit in the first quarter, falling to Central Michigan (6-5, 5-2 MAC), 27-13.The Flashes fought back in the second quarter to...

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...

Kent State defense goes up against the Univeristy of Toledo's quaterback at the game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Flashes lost 30-20.

Kent State falls to #24 Toledo

Stephen Means II October 11, 2015

Kent State (2-4, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) fell to number 24-ranked Toledo (5-0, 2-4 MAC) in its first conference road game 38-7.The Flashes scored its only points of the game early in the first quarter...