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Quarterback Dustin Crum (7) runs the ball into the end zone during the football game against Miami University on Nov. 27, 2021. Kent State beat Miami University 48-47 in overtime.

One Last Chance: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Preview

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor December 20, 2021

When graduate student quarterback Dustin Crum and the other 26 percent of the Kent State football roster set to graduate after this season first came to the team in 2017, it was quite the different program.The...

Condoms on the K

Abigail Arnold October 18, 2021

Students receive information from Kent Interhall Council about safe sex and what is to come for the rest of Sex Week during Condoms on the K on Oct. 18, 2021. 

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...

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....

Northern Illinois overwhelms turnover-prone Kent State

Scott Lendak October 8, 2017

For the Kent State football team, this season has been one to forget. Injuries, coaching changes and new faces have all contributed to the lackluster start. Saturday's game against Northern Illinois was...

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,...

Haynes, Flashes welcome conference play

Brandon Kagan September 26, 2017

Kent State head football coach Paul Haynes and his players are excited to start their conference schedule coming off a 42-3 loss to Louisville in week four.“We’re happy that we’re in MAC play against...

Coach Paul Haynes reacts to a Bowling Green score during the Kent State vs. Bowling Green game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. The Flashes lost 48-0.

Haynes returns following prostate cancer treatment

Scott Lendak September 11, 2017

The Kent State football team reunited with coach Paul Haynes after he began the season away from the team due to a medical leave of absence.“I can’t begin to thank every single person who prayed for...

Kent State offensive coordinator Don Treadwell coaches in his first practice as acting head coach. 

Flashes prepare for tough contest in season opener

Scott Lendak August 30, 2017

In a tradition unlike any other, the Clemson Tigers will likely gather around Howard’s Rock and run down “The Hill” during perhaps the loudest entrance in college football.Kent State will come face-to-face...

Coach Paul Haynes reacts to a Bowling Green score during the Kent State vs. Bowling Green game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. The Flashes lost 48-0.

Haynes temporarily steps down as head football coach

Henry Palattella August 27, 2017

Paul Haynes has stepped down from his position as Kent State head football coach for "two to three weeks," the university announced in a press release Sunday night. The university announced the change...

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Flashes select 2017 football recruits

Scott Lendak February 1, 2017

The Kent State football team and head coach Paul Haynes got their 2017 jump start Tuesday afternoon, officially signing 22 recruits including 19 current seniors, two juniors and one early enrollee.“This...

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...