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Junior quarterback Dustin Crum is tackled after running the ball during Kent State's game at Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

From the bench to “The Guy”: How Dustin Crum became Kent State’s answer at quarterback

Ian Kreider December 20, 2019

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum wandered into the media room at The Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club clad in a navy blue “Be the Alpha” Kent State football shirt and clashing navy blue shorts...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis addresses the media during a press conference at Toyota Stadium on Thursday morning. The Flashes will play Utah State Friday at 7:30 p.m. inside Toyota Stadium.

Three takeaways from pregame Frisco Bowl press conference

Ian Kreider December 19, 2019

Thursday morning’s joint press conference saw Kent State coach Sean Lewis and Utah State coach Gary Andersen seated at the same table separated by the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl trophy.  Unfortunately,...

Senior running back Will Matthews (No. 2) had a career-day in a 26-3 win at Akron on Oct. 12. He finished the game with 25 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown in his first game of the season after recovering from a torn lateral meniscus.

Kent State running back trio carry rushing offense on three-game win streak, Frisco Bowl appearance

Ian Kreider December 17, 2019

Kent State started the season with senior Jo-El Shaw as its feature running back, but after five games he was suspended and did not travel with the team to Akron. Two games later, he was no longer a member...

Junior tight end Adam Dulka arrives at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club in Frisco,Texas. He has six catches for 45 yards and a touchdown this season. 

Kent State football arrives in Frisco, Texas

Ian Kreider December 16, 2019

Monday afternoon at about 3:40 p.m. Central Standard Time coach Sean Lewis got off the first of five Kent State buses that were police escorted to the Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club. He greeted...

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.

Frisco Bowl provides Lewis money, recruiting opportunities

Ian Kreider Sports reporter December 15, 2019

The Frisco Bowl has given coach Sean Lewis two things that seemed doubtful just a month ago— money and time. Lewis’ $440,000 salary saw a $15,000 boost on Dec. 7 after leading Kent State to its first...

The Kent State football team celebrates after hearing they will be going to Frisco, Texas to play in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco bowl. 

Five takeaways from Lewis’ Friday press conference regarding Frisco Bowl

Ian Kreider Sports reporter December 13, 2019

Kent State will play in its first bowl game since 2012. The Flashes ended the season on a three-game winning streak after starting the season 3-6. Here are five takeaways from coach Sean Lewis' Friday...

Graduate linebacker Matt Bahr tackles a Kennesaw State University player in Kent State's first home game on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Flashes beat Kennesaw State 26-23 in overtime.

Kent State Football grabs first win behind Crum’s final drive, Trickett’s kicking

Ian Kreider September 7, 2019

For most of Saturday’s game, the Kennesaw State triple-option gauged Kent State’s defense for big plays, eventually forcing overtime.That changed on a fumbled pitch to running back Shaquil Terry which...

TEMPE, AZ - AUGUST 29: Kent State Golden Flashes wide receiver Isaiah McKoy (23) catches a touchdown pass during the college football game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Arizona State Sun Devils on August 29, 2019 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Limiting triple option, improving offensive efficiency will be key against Kennesaw State

Ian Kreider September 4, 2019

Defensive assignments will be key against a run heavy Kennesaw State. “You have to make sure that you’re gap sound and assignment sound so that you’ve got a dive player, a quarterback player and...

KSU Head Football Sports Performance coach Jeff Sobol addressing the team after the fall scrimmage on Aug. 19 2019. 

Five takeaways from Monday’s football press conference

Ian Kreider September 2, 2019

1. Nobody’s guaranteed to keep their starting job. Coach Sean Lewis said junior quarterback Woody Barrett was “our guy” in a post game press conference after last week’s 30-7 loss at Arizona State....

TEMPE, AZ - AUGUST 29: Kent State Golden Flashes wide receiver Isaiah McKoy (23) catches a touchdown pass during the college football game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Arizona State Sun Devils on August 29, 2019 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Barrett, offense struggle in season opener

Ian Kreider August 30, 2019

Junior quarterback Woody Barrett fumbled on the opening play from scrimmage.Four drives later, coach Sean Lewis benched the junior quarterback in favor of junior Dustin Crum for the rest of the first half.“I...

Several Kent State players warming up before the start of the fall scrimmage before that start of the season on Aug. 19 2019. 

High-octane offense, improved depth highlight Flashes’ scrimmage

Ian Kreider August 19, 2019

Coach Sean Lewis did not publicly declare a winner after Kent State’s open scrimmage Monday.“I have to check the tape before I truly know that,” Lewis said with a smile. “But the offense seemed...

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.

Lewis, Flashes get 15 signees during early signing day

Ian Kreider December 20, 2018

Length.It's an attribute Kent State football coach Sean Lewis harped on during the recruiting process.“Length across the board, but particularly on the defensive side,” Lewis said of the Flashes' signings....