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Kent State coach Sean Lewis comforts quarterback Woody Barrett as he walks off the field after he was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct during a a touchdown celebration in Kent State’s game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost, 31-24.

Extra Points: On driving the car, a comeback bigger than football and competency

Henry Palattella September 1, 2018

1.     Minutes after Kent State’s 31-24 loss to Illinois Saturday, Sean Lewis had some business to take care of before his post-game press conference. Lewis’ attention was fixated on a moth on...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24.

Missed opportunities, uptempo offense highlight Flashes’ season opener

Ian Kreider September 1, 2018

Midway through the second quarter, sophomore quarterback Woody Barrett uncorked a long ball to junior running back Justin Rankin, but the ball, like the game, was just out of reach.During that drive, the...

Flashes quarterback Woody Barrett drops back for a pass during a drill before Kent State's spring game on April 14, 2018. Barrett is entrenched in a three-way quarterback battle heading into the team's season opener at Illinois. 

Defensive intensity, quarterback battle highlight Kent State spring game

Ian Kreider April 14, 2018

Energy and defensive prowess were the two consistent takeaways from the Kent State football team’s spring game Saturday.Defensive players were full of energy, jumping, shouting and chest-bumping each...

Letter to the Editor: Kent State University: ‘Quarterback U’

Jake Adams February 7, 2018

Kent State football has been rough.Over the last five years, the team has won just 14 games, which calculates to 2.8 wins per season.It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what has gone wrong. Is Kent State not...

Kent State football coach Sean Lewis addresses the media during his National Signing Day press conference Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. The Flashes announced 23 signings.

Kent State football announces recruiting class

Ian Kreider February 7, 2018

Head football coach Sean Lewis introduced his first Kent State recruiting class Wednesday afternoon.Kent State improved from the 12th recruiting class in the Mid-American Conference last season to the...

Sean Lewis addresses the audience at his first press conference as Kent State football coach Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Lewis, 31, is the youngest head football coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Q&A with football coach Sean Lewis

Cameron Hoover February 7, 2018

Kent State head football coach Sean Lewis recently sat down with KentWired Tuesday, Feb. 6 to discuss recruiting, his staff and excitement over the upcoming season.KentWired: It’s your first season as...

Sean Lewis addresses the audience at his first press conference as Kent State football coach Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Lewis, 31, is the youngest head football coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Kent State introduces Sean Lewis as new football coach

Cameron Hoover December 21, 2017

There was always something about Kent State that interested Sean Lewis.During his time at Bowling Green as a wide receivers coach in 2014 and co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2015, Lewis...

Kent State cornerback Demetrius Monday revels in victory after the Flashes beat Miami (OH). Monday was named to the All-MAC Third Team.

Four Flashes named to All-MAC team

Henry Palattella November 29, 2017

Four members of the Kent State football team were named to All-Mid-American Conference teams. Junior linebacker Jim Jones was the lone Flash named to the All-MAC first team, while senior defensive tackle...

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....

Army ROTC, Veterans Club to host Homecoming tailgate

Kathryn Monsewicz October 11, 2017

Kent State’s Army ROTC and Veterans Club will host a tailgate party in the Field House parking lot next to Dix Stadium before Saturday’s Homecoming football game.Those who come will get to know the...

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

Bulls outmatch Flashes in MAC opener

Scott Lendak September 30, 2017

High emotions dominated Kent State football players as they ran out of the tunnel, jumping up and down to hype up the crowd for their second home game Saturday. The Flashes began conference play at Dix...

Kent Sate running back Will Matthews (center right) leads a short prayer just after the national anthem to start off their game versus Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Kent State football continues team prayer

Arkayla Tenney-Howard September 30, 2017

The Kent State football team kneeled in a circle, hands on one another’s shoulders, heads bowed, as William Matthews, junior running back, led the team prayer.Before every game and after every practice,...