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Kent State student Section on Sept. 16, 2023 at the game Central Connecticut State.

Preview: Flashes go west for late-night matchup

John Hilber, Reporter September 21, 2023

Kent State football will look to win its second straight game on Saturday against Fresno State, following the 38-10 win against Central Connecticut State University. Coach Kenni Burns said the win was...

Kent State offensive line trying to get a first down in their home opener against Central Connecticut on Sept. 16, 2023.

‘It’s a special moment’: Burns collects first win in home debut

John Hilber, Reporter September 16, 2023

The “Kent GRIT” era is officially underway following the Flashes' 38-10 victory over Central Connecticut State University Saturday at Dix Stadium. With the victory, coach Kenni Burns earned his...

A sunset rainbow paints the sky during the Kent State Homecoming Football game Oct. 1, 2022.

Flashes v. Central Connecticut preview: Football prepares for home opener

John Hilber, Reporter September 14, 2023

Football coach Kenni Burns said his team has “to focus on [them]selves” ahead of its match-up against Central Connecticut State University. “We have to get better as a football team like we did...

Kent State's football team, along with the women's lacrosse and soccer programs, competes at Dix Stadium. The stadium is located at 2213 Summit St. in Kent.

‘We have to learn’: Poor second half dismantles football against Arkansas

John Hilber, Reporter September 10, 2023

Kent State’s football team had the first score of the game on Saturday but was then outscored 28-3 for the remainder of the game. “I am not going to look at the result,” coach Kenni Burns said....

Football looks to bounce back against Arkansas

John Hilber, Reporter September 5, 2023

This week, football coach Kenni Burns told the team all he is “looking for is growth” following the 56-6 loss to the University of Central Florida in week one. “We just have to grow and get better,”...

‘We’re a better football team’: Knights slay Flashes in big way in opening week

John Hilber, Reporter September 1, 2023

The first game in the “KentGRIT” era did not produce the best result. “Not the start we wanted, but I’m proud of the way the team competed in the first half,” coach Kenni Burns said. “It’s...

The Kent State football team celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the homecoming game on Oct. 1, 2022.

Football goes south for first game of the season

John Hilber, Reporter August 29, 2023

Football coach Kenni Burns will face his first challenge on Thursday in Orlando when Kent State begins its season against the University of Central Florida. “UCF is a very good football team,” Burns...

Kent State's football team, along with the women's lacrosse and soccer programs, competes at Dix Stadium. The stadium is located at 2213 Summit St. in Kent.

New football coach Burns names Purdue transfer as starting quarterback

John Hilber, Reporter August 24, 2023

Redshirt junior Michael Alaimo, a transfer from Purdue, earned the spot of starting quarterback on Kent State’s football, first-year head coach Kenni Burns announced in a press conference Sunday. “He...

Kent State running back Gavin Garcia, who is now a sophomore on the team, breaks a tackle during his run downfield Sept. 17, 2022 against Long Island. Kent State won the match 63-10.

An offseason of change: Football prepares for 2023 season with new coach, new roster

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor August 14, 2023

From 1987-2018, Kent State football had five winning seasons. In its most recent five seasons, the team recorded some of its best performances in program history  – including its Frisco Bowl win in...

Kent State senior Katie Shumate dribbles in toward the net during the wagon wheel game against Akron Feb. 18, 2023.

Sports roundup 2023: spring recap, fall preview

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief August 14, 2023

As the semester came to a close and the summer began, Kent State’s sports teams continued to bring in victories – with some programs even marking historic seasons. Track and field makes it to NCAA...

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

‘We are going to win MAC championships’: New football coach comes in with big plans

John Hilber, Reporter August 14, 2023

New coach Kenni Burns inherits a football program that finished 5-7  overall last season and is predicted to finish last in the Mid-American Conference in the 2023 MAC Football Head Coaches Preseason...

Kent State quarterback Collin Schlee runs the ball downfield.

Football loses 14 players to transfer portal after coach Lewis heads to Pac-12

Jacob Hansen, Reporter December 17, 2022

A week after the departure of fifth-year football coach Sean Lewis, 14 players from Kent State’s program have entered the transfer portal.   Coach Sean Lewis announced his move to offensive coordinator...