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Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon high-steps as he runs into the end zone during the first half of the Flashes' matchup against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24. 

Dixon wins comeback player of the year after missing two seasons, leading Flashes in receiving

Ian Kreider December 18, 2018

Kent State junior wide receiver Antwan Dixon received the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year award after a two-year hiatus due to aplastic anemia. The rare blood condition first impacted him in high...

Kent State’s Woody Barrett attempts a pass during the second half during the Flashes matchup against Penn State on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. Kent State lost 63-10.

Flashes focus on discipline, special teams heading into trip to Ole Miss

Ian Kreider September 18, 2018

Penalties.A word that frustrates fans and coaches alike, and something that has defined the short FlashFast era for the Kent State football team.The Flashes have averaged 10 penalties a game this season....

Kent State’s Matt Bahr tackles Penn State’s Miles Sanders during the first half of their matchup on Sept. 15, 2018. Kent State lost 63-10.

No. 11 Penn State’s record breaking display downs Flashes

Ian Kreider September 15, 2018

One-way traffic is a phrase that normally describes the hustling, busting nature of the roads in a football town on a Saturday. This Saturday, it could also be used in describing the stagnant play of Kent...

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.

Extra Points: On driving the car, a comeback bigger than football and competency

Henry Palattella September 1, 2018

1.     Minutes after Kent State’s 31-24 loss to Illinois Saturday, Sean Lewis had some business to take care of before his post-game press conference. Lewis’ attention was fixated on a moth on...

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.

Missed opportunities, uptempo offense highlight Flashes’ season opener

Ian Kreider September 1, 2018

Midway through the second quarter, sophomore quarterback Woody Barrett uncorked a long ball to junior running back Justin Rankin, but the ball, like the game, was just out of reach.During that drive, the...

Flashes quarterback Woody Barrett drops back for a pass during a drill before Kent State's spring game on April 14, 2018. Barrett is entrenched in a three-way quarterback battle heading into the team's season opener at Illinois. 

Defensive intensity, quarterback battle highlight Kent State spring game

Ian Kreider April 14, 2018

Energy and defensive prowess were the two consistent takeaways from the Kent State football team’s spring game Saturday.Defensive players were full of energy, jumping, shouting and chest-bumping each...

Kent State football coach Sean Lewis addresses the media during his National Signing Day press conference Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. The Flashes announced 23 signings.

Kent State football announces recruiting class

Ian Kreider February 7, 2018

Head football coach Sean Lewis introduced his first Kent State recruiting class Wednesday afternoon.Kent State improved from the 12th recruiting class in the Mid-American Conference last season to the...

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.

Q&A with football coach Sean Lewis

Cameron Hoover February 7, 2018

Kent State head football coach Sean Lewis recently sat down with KentWired Tuesday, Feb. 6 to discuss recruiting, his staff and excitement over the upcoming season.KentWired: It’s your first season as...

Sean Lewis, 31, speaks at the podium after being introduced as Kent State's 22nd head football coach in program history Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Lewis signed a five-year, $2.3 million contract with the university.

Sean Lewis’ contract worth $2.3 million over five years

Ben Orner December 24, 2017

When Kent State introduced new head football coach Sean Lewis Thursday, the ink was barely dry on his contract.The 22nd head coach in the program’s history signed a five-year, $2.3 million deal with...

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...

Kent State linebacker James Alexander (left) and safety Erik Simpson attempt to push Bowling Green wide receiver Calvin Clater out of bounds Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.

Reports: Kent State names former Syracuse offensive coordinator Sean Lewis new head coach

Henry Palattella December 18, 2017

After 26 days, it looks as if Kent State football has finally found their coach.Multiple outlets reported Monday the Flashes have hired Syracuse co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Sean Lewis...