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Kent State then-freshman quarterback Devin Kargman throws the ball as the Akron defense closes in at Dix Stadium Oct. 22.

‘How about them Golden Flashes’: Football clinches fourth-consecutive Wagon Wheel victory

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 23, 2022

Right before Saturday’s kickoff against Akron, coach Sean Lewis realized his starting quarterback could not play. He put freshman backup Devin Kargman in for his first collegiate start. He led the...

Wagon Wheel battle: Football goes for fourth-straight Akron victory

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 20, 2022

Kent State’s football team will have held the Wagon Wheel trophy for 1,106 days going into Saturday’s Dix Stadium battle with the school down the road. “This one is important for all of northeast...

Reaction to MACtion: Football’s hot start fades quickly at Glass Bowl Stadium

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 16, 2022

In just three minutes and 35 seconds of possession time, Kent State’s football team was leading Toledo 21-0. But from 12:34 seconds left of the second quarter and on, the Rockets outscored KSU 45-3. “Not...

Football loses to Toledo after a second-half Rockets’ surge

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 15, 2022

Kent State’s football team went silent after seeing first quarter success against Toledo Saturday. The Flashes fell to the Rockets 52-31. In three minutes and 35 seconds of possession time, Kent State...

East vs. West: MAC’s top-rushing teams face off with versatile lineups

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 14, 2022

Kent State football’s two nationally-ranked receivers will face Toledo’s top passing defense Saturday. KSU’s redshirt junior wide receiver Dante Cephas is sixth in the nation in receiving yards...

Reaction to MACtion: Football fights from behind in pt. 2 of MAC East title game

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 9, 2022

After beating Miami by one point for the Mid-American Conference East title last season, the RedHawks got their revenge Saturday. Miami defeated Kent State 27-24 in Oxford. The Flashes did not have...

Football loses MAC battle against Miami

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 8, 2022

Kent State’s football team lost 27-24 to Miami (OH) Saturday in Oxford. The Flashes trailed the entire game. KSU falls to 2-4 on the season and is now 1-1 in the Mid-American Conference. On the...

MACtion battle of the birds: Football looks to end RedHawks’ record home win streak

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 6, 2022

Kent State’s football team brings two nationally-ranked stars to its Mid-American Conference showdown against Miami (OH). Redshirt junior wide receiver Dante Cephas ranks 12th in the nation in receiving...

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

Reaction to MACtion: Record-breaking performances rake in homecoming success

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 2, 2022

In its homecoming matchup, Kent State’s football team became the first team in FBS history to have a 240-yard rusher and a 240-yard receiver in the same game. Redshirt junior wide receiver Dante Cephas...

MAC East champions v. national champs: Kent State becomes No. 1 Georgia’s strongest competitor yet

Jacob Hansen, Reporter September 25, 2022

To a crowd of over 90,000 people, Kent State became the only team to score more than seven points on No. 1 Georgia this season. “I know people have a lot of opinions, but I believe in my kids and...

Four seasons, 10 straight victories: Football runs in record-setting win at Dix Stadium

Jacob Hansen, Reporter September 18, 2022

Finally back at Dix Stadium, coach Sean Lewis said, “It’s good to be a winner.” Kent State’s football team captured its first win of the season at its home opener Saturday – for a record-setting...

Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after catching a Dustin Crum pass in the first quarter of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game in Boise, Idaho on Dec. 21, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Bob Christy/Kent State University)

Football season preview: Watch out for the 2022 Golden Flashes

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Last season’s victories created high expectations for this year, including a Mid-American Conference East title to defend. Yet, despite any pressure, Kent State football team’s head...