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Flashes fall in 10-3 defensive battle

Taylor Rosen October 25, 2014

Box ScoreAs the Kent State football team's offense struggled to find a rhythm for the majority of the day, the Flashes defense kept the team alive and handed the offense an opportunity to tie the game...

Sophomore running back Nick Holley runs the ball through Army defense during the Homecoming football game at Dix Stadium on October 18, 2014. The Flashes went on to win, 39-17.

Back-to-back? Flashes aim for two in a row at Miami

Taylor Rosen October 22, 2014

How the Flashes prevailedThe Kent State football team is fresh off of its first win of the season in the Homecoming game against Army and will hope to take its second consecutive game of the season this...

Cuthbert named Defensive Player of the Week

Richie Mulhall October 20, 2014

In his first career start this past Saturday, Kent State sophomore safety Nick Cuthbert led the Flashes’ defense with 16 total tackles and 12 solo tackles.For his efforts, Cuthbert was tabbed Mid-American...

Our View: Football win much needed boost for KSU

DKS Editors October 19, 2014

Kent State, we’ve been through a lot together this semester.Before school started, beloved football center Jason Bitsko passed away, leaving our football team to mourn the loss of a fellow player and...

Fifth year tight end Casey Pierce scores a touchdown against Army at the homecoming game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. The Flashes went on to win their first game 39-17.

Kent State football achieves first win of the season

Taylor Rosen October 19, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team’s long wait for a win is over. As rain poured down on Dix Stadium Saturday afternoon, the Kent State football snapped its winless drought and celebrated Homecoming...

Beer Sales

Beer sales at Dix Stadium put more football fans in the stands

Taylor Rosen October 15, 2014

On tap at Dix Stadium, beer has not only led to a spike in attendance and an increase in revenue for Kent State, but it has enhanced the game day experience for Flashes fans.“Beer provides excitement...

Hurt, but still hungry

Taylor Rosen October 8, 2014

In the midst of adversity, a banged up Flashes football team aims to knock off winless UMass for first win.On Tuesday afternoon, Kent State starting quarterback Colin Reardon stood off to the sidelines...

KSU football quick hits

Richie Mulhall October 6, 2014

What’s next for the FlashesAfter suffering a close, heartbreaking 17-14 loss to the Northern Illinois Huskies this past Saturday in DeKalb, Illinois, the Kent State football team (0-5, 0-2 MAC) will...

KSU football fights and improves, but falls to 0-5 at Northern Illinois

Taylor Rosen and Richie Mulhall October 4, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team must find a way to finish off the opposition and maintain a sense of urgency for the entire 60 minutes if they want to defeat Massachusetts at Dix Stadium this Saturday.The...

Flashes leave Virginia empty handed, drop 0-4 this season

Taylor Rosen September 27, 2014

Box ScoreA good start wasn’t enough for Flashes football Saturday, as the team struggled to take care of the football, committing five times turnovers and falling to the University of Virginia, 45-13.“I’m...

Kent State defensive linemen tackle University of South Alabama's Jay Jones at the football game September 6, 2014. The Flashes will take on The University of Virginia on Saturday.

Flashes aim to earn first win at Virginia

Taylor Rosen September 24, 2014

The last time we saw the Kent State football team in action, there were not many positives to take away from the game, as they fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 66-0.Five weeks into the campaign and the...

Junior safety Jordan Italiano attempts to take down South Alabama's Jeremé Jones inthe game against the University of South Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014.

Flashes look to improve after bye week

Taylor Rosen September 21, 2014

The Kent State football team has not started off the 2014-15 season the way it hoped to coming into this season.Three games in, the Flashes are still searching for their first victory of the season. Two...