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Kent State quarterback Nick Holley dodges a tackle in the first half of Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Kent State quarterback Nick Holley out for year

Henry Palattella September 19, 2017

During Kent State football coach Paul Hayne's press conference on Monday, he preached that while his team was banged up, they had a "next man up" attitude for the Flashes' upcoming matchup against Louisville. That...

Kent State safety Manny Lawrence-Burke tackles Howard running back Anthony Philyaw.

Kent State outlasts Howard in home opener

Scott Lendak September 9, 2017

The Kent State football team hosted the Howard Bison for the Flashes’ home opener at Dix Stadium.On the first possession of the game, Kent forced a three-and-out and received starting field possession...

Kent State football with high expectations entering season

Scott Lendak August 11, 2017

The 2016 season was one to forget for the Flashes.Kent State's Football team bounced back from their 2015 campaign (3-9, 2-6 Mid-American Conference) in nearly identical fashion when they finished with...

Holley earns weekly award for the second time

Henry Palattella October 11, 2016

Two games into his quarterbacking career and junior Nick Holley is already rewriting the Kent State record books.Holley was named Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division Offensive Player of the Week...

Flashes to face off against Redhawks

Henry Palattella October 11, 2016

Kent State (2-4, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) and Miami (OH) University (0-6, 0-2 MAC) will face off Saturday. When the dust settles at the Fred C. Yager Stadium, one team will walk away with a win —...

Senior runningback Dri Archer runs the ball against the Buffalo Bulls on Oct. 26, 2013. The Golden Flashes lost 41-21.

Kent State prepares to play at Buffalo after two-year delay

Henry Palattella October 4, 2016

When Kent State (1-4, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) takes on University at Buffalo (1-3) this weekend, it will be a game that has been two years in the making. The Flashes and and the Bulls were scheduled...

Junior quarterback Nick Holley is tackled by Akron linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III during the second half of the Battle of Wagon Wheel on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Dix Stadium. Kent State lost to Akron, 31-27.

Kent State falls to Akron in final minutes

Henry Palattella October 1, 2016

Akron @ Kent State Highlights from KentWired.com on Vimeo. Video produced by TV2's Dylan Gonzalez and Tyler Carey.Highlight read by Tyler Carey.There's never a dull moment when Kent State (1-4, 0-1 Mid-American...

The University of Toledo runs a play against the Kent State during the game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Flashes lost 20-30.

Flashes return home, fall to Toledo

Taylor Rosen November 4, 2014

In what was a rainy and windy night at Dix Stadium, the Kent State football team fell behind early on in the game, and never made a game of it as the Flashes lost their second consecutive game to Toledo,...

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...

Senior running back Anthony Meray runs down the field at the game against the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Flashes lost, 40-17, bring their season to 0-6.

Flashes look to get it together, topple Army in homecoming game

Taylor Rosen October 15, 2014

Where the team standsIt is now eight weeks into the 2014-2015 college football season, and the Kent State football team is in trouble.Last Saturday at Dix Stadium, the Flashes (0-6) self-destructed in...

Kent State junior wide receiver, Josh Boyle, misses the catch in a last minute play against The University of Massachusetts Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Flashes lost 40-17 bringing their season to 0-6.

Flashes plan for Homecoming comeback

Taylor Rosen October 12, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team has had a rough season up to this point to say the least. Six games into the season and the Flashes are still in pursuit of producing a winning recipe.The Flashes...