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Flashes drop last game before conference play

Owen MacMilan Sports reporter December 31, 2019

With 9:55 to play in the first half against Mississippi State, Kent State men’s basketball team seemed to be totally in control.Senior guard Troy Simons had just hit a 3-pointer to extend the Kent State...

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff covers his face during Kent State's 71-52 loss at Ohio State on Nov. 25.

“They played with purpose, and we were just playing”: Five takeaways from Kent State’s biggest loss this season

Ian Kreider December 31, 2019

Kent State opened the game shooting the ball well, but foul trouble, technical foul frustration and settling for contested jump shots led to a 96-68 loss. Here’s five takeaways from an ugly offensive...

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) hands off to running back Will Matthews (2). Crum finished with a career-high 147 rushing yards, while Matthews added 56 yards and a touchdown.

Kent State wins first bowl game in program history behind career performance from Crum

Ian Kreider December 21, 2019

Coach Sean Lewis braced for it.Two players dumped orange Gatorade on his head. The liquid drenched his navy blue Kent State short sleeve sweatshirt and long sleeve undershirt so much that he shook his...

Senior cornerback Jamal Parker tackles running back TJ Reed during Kent State's first home game against Kennesaw State University on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Flashes beat Kennesaw State 26-23 in overtime.

Kent State’s run defense will play large role against Utah State

Ian Kreider December 20, 2019

Two things have been consistent with Kent State football during the 2019 season: junior quarterback Dustin Crum and the run defense.Well, actually, the lack of run defense. The Flashes rank 127th out...

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,...

Kent State’s next man up approach propels running back room

Mitch Meyers December 18, 2019

Ever since Dri Archer's dominance in 2012 and 2013, Kent State could not find a good fit in the running back room.After 2013, the Flashes' rush offense dropped to last in the Mid-American Conference with...

Kent State’s next man up approach propels running back room

Mitch Meyers December 18, 2019

Ever since Dri Archer's dominance in 2012 and 2013, Kent State has had trouble finding a good fit in the running back room.After 2013, the Flashes' rush offense dropped to last in the Mid-American Conference...

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...

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...

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

Kent State will play in first bowl game since 2012

Ian Kreider December 8, 2019

Coach Sean Lewis stood in front of a room full of his players, who just a month ago were a 3-6 team facing another losing season.After finishing the season with three straight one possession wins, Lewis...

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