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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...

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...

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...

Junior safety Josh Baka pushes Markus Allen, an Eastern Michigan defensive back, out of bounds in the second quarter of the Homecoming game Sept. 28, 2024.

Eagles soar above Flashes as football falls to 0-5

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 29, 2024

The Kent State football team was tied with Eastern Michigan after two and a half quarters of play during Saturday's Homecoming game. The score was 21-21 before EMU was able to blow the game wide open. With...

The Kent State Football team talk on the sideline as they prepare to head out onto the field during the first quarter against St. Francis, Sept. 7, 2024.

Preview: Football looks to reset approaching conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 26, 2024

After finishing its non-conference schedule with no wins, the Kent State football team will try to regroup entering the Mid-American Conference portion of its schedule. After Saturday’s blowout loss...

Kent State then sophomore Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski celebrates with then senior Wide Receiver Luke Floriea (0) after they connected for a 19 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the Wagon Wheel game at Akron's Infocision Stadium on Nov. 1, 2023.

Two out with injury: An update on Kent State’s quarterbacks

John Hilber, Sports Editor September 25, 2024

After the Kent State Football team was defeated for the fourth time this year Saturday, the quarterback roles will look different for the rest of the season. Before week one’s game against the University...

Kent State Football players and coaches huddle before their home game against Saint Francis University on Sept. 7, 2024.

Kent State held scoreless in blowout for 13th consecutive loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 22, 2024

One week after being on the wrong side of a record-breaking night against Tennessee (4-0, 1-0), the Kent State Football team was again involved in a record-breaking game, and the team was on the wrong...

Flash leads the Kent State Football team onto the field during the game against St. Francis on Sept. 7, 2024.

Preview: Football hits the road again for another top 10 opponent

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 19, 2024

Once again, the Kent State football team will be away from Kent to face another top-10 team as a massive underdog. This week, its opponent is the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0, 0-0).  Last week’s...

Kent State Senior Ky Thomas defends the ball during the third quarter against Saint Francis University Sept. 7, 2024.

Football dominated in historic loss against one of nation’s best

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 15, 2024

The Kent State football team took a trip down south to play No. 7 Tennessee (3-0, 0-0), and it was a historic night. For Kent State, the team was on the wrong side of it, as Tennessee set numerous school...

Kent State Football players and coaches huddle before their home game against Saint Francis University on Sept. 7, 2024.

Preview: Football begins daunting road trip in Tennessee

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 12, 2024

The Kent State football team will look to turn the tide Saturday in Neyland Stadium against No. 7 Tennessee (2-0, 0-0) after losing at home in an upset to the Red Flash of Saint Francis. Last weekend,...

Kent State Football Players break to head out on to the field to go against Saint Francis University on September 7, 2024.

Football upset in home opener after stumbling out of the gate

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 8, 2024

The Kent State football team was unable to overcome an early 17-0 deficit against the Red Flash of Saint Francis, eventually falling by a score of 23-17 Saturday, pushing KSU’s losing streak to 11 games...