Kent State Golden Flashes

A federal bill capping international student-athletes at 20% per roster could reshape Kent State teams.

• Roster limits: Sports like soccer face cuts...

Ohio's executive order lets public and private universities, including Kent State and five other MAC programs, grant 2022 high school graduates a...

Kent State's ground game through six games shows 210 rushing attempts for 655 yards at 3.1 yards per carry and 109.2 yards per game, with 5 rushing touchdowns. This production level offers a clear early indicator of offensive output and efficiency.

Week 6 produced major MAC hierarchy changes through Buffalo's landmark upset and Ohio's resurgence.

• Buffalo stunned Toledo 23-8 on the road in what...

The NCAA now bars coaches and staff from attending other teams' games except during shared events, family participation, or specific postseason...

Kent State arrives in Kalamazoo at 1-1 in MAC play after a 13-10 loss to Ohio.

• Rushing attack rests on QB Dru DeShields (183 yards, 3 TDs) and Mason...

The Golden Flashes will meet South Florida for the first time on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Raymond James Stadium, South Florida's homecoming game broadcast on ESPN+. This adds a new nonconference test against a program coming off a 9-4 season.

Special-teams mistakes proved decisive as a blocked punt and Sean Leonard's missed late field goal sealed Kent State's 13-10 loss to Ohio despite a fourth-quarter comeback opportunity. Ohio's physical play dictated key moments throughout.

Kent State gets its first chance to prove the Ball State win was sustainable when Ohio Bobcats visit for Homecoming, bringing the consistent quality...

Kent State is 5-5 in its last 10 games.

• Averaging 302.0 offensive yards and 2.5 touchdowns per game while allowing 388.5 yards.
• Third-down...

The legislation would cap revenue sharing at $21.5 million per school while allowing up to $27.5 million more via retention funds, directly targeting...

Kent State football's Sean Leonard has been named MAC Specialist of the Week. This recognition highlights a key bright spot in the program's early season efforts.

Kent State (2-2, W1) holds the edge in recent form over Sacramento State (1-4, L3).

• Turnover edge: Sac State’s -9 differential ranks 138th, far...

Both teams enter at 2-2 for the Oct. 3 matchup at Kent State.

• Ohio averages 189.8 passing yards per game while Kent State ranks 12th nationally in...

Kent State’s 2026 signing class gains freshman Kale Webb from Xenia, Ohio.

• Ranked the 139th-best player in Ohio by 247 Sports
• Earned first-team...

• Scoring: Kent State posts 16.3 PPG (134th) while Eastern Michigan averages 19 (125th).
• Defense: Kent allows 36 PPG (130th); EMU concedes 27.2...

Dru DeShields' dual-threat playmaking is raising Kent State football's expectations in the MAC. His production highlights quarterback consistency as central to the program's rebuilding.

Kent State jumped to a 14-0 lead over Ball State in the MAC opener at Dix Stadium.

• Dru DeShields orchestrated an 11-play, 74-yard drive ending in a...

• QB stability: Returning starter Dru DeShields has thrown for 351 yards with 3 picks but leads in rushing (113 yards, 2 TDs); must limit turnovers to...

Kent State's 59-3 loss at Ohio State highlighted serious offensive constraints before MAC play.

• The Golden Flashes used four quarterbacks and had...