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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Football dominates in first win of season

John Hilber, Reporter September 16, 2023

Kent State football won its first game of the season, beating Central Connecticut State 38-10. The Flashes are now 1-2 overall, and CCSU is 1-2. The KSU defense dominated, allowing 50 yards passing...

A sunset rainbow paints the sky during the Kent State Homecoming Football game Oct. 1, 2022.

Flashes v. Central Connecticut preview: Football prepares for home opener

John Hilber, Reporter September 14, 2023

Football coach Kenni Burns said his team has “to focus on [them]selves” ahead of its match-up against Central Connecticut State University. “We have to get better as a football team like we did...

Kent States football team, along with the womens lacrosse and soccer programs, competes at Dix Stadium. The stadium is located at 2213 Summit St. in Kent.

‘We have to learn’: Poor second half dismantles football against Arkansas

John Hilber, Reporter September 10, 2023

Kent State’s football team had the first score of the game on Saturday but was then outscored 28-3 for the remainder of the game. “I am not going to look at the result,” coach Kenni Burns said....

Football falls to 0-2 after loss to Arkansas

John Hilber, Reporter September 9, 2023

Kent State (0-2) was defeated by Arkansas (2-0) 28-6 Saturday. KSU totaled 26 yards rushing for the game and had negative 30 yards in the second half. Arkansas had 172 yards rushing. UA quarterback...

Football looks to bounce back against Arkansas

John Hilber, Reporter September 5, 2023

This week, football coach Kenni Burns told the team all he is “looking for is growth” following the 56-6 loss to the University of Central Florida in week one. “We just have to grow and get better,”...

‘We’re a better football team’: Knights slay Flashes in big way in opening week

John Hilber, Reporter September 1, 2023

The first game in the “KentGRIT” era did not produce the best result. “Not the start we wanted, but I’m proud of the way the team competed in the first half,” coach Kenni Burns said. “It’s...

Football falls to UCF in first game of season

John Hilber, Reporter August 31, 2023

Kent State, now 0-1, lost to UCF (1-0) 56-6 Thursday night in Orlando. KSU totaled 240 yards for the game, averaging 3.5 yards per play, while UCF had 723 yards and averaged 8.9 yards per play. Quarterback...

FAB kicks off football season with a splash

Abigail Kinney, Reporter August 31, 2023

Flash Activities Board (FAB) is hosting a watch party in the pool for the first Kent State football game Thursday. Football fans can watch the Flashes season opener against the University of Central...

Flash the Eagle leads the charge as the Kent State cheerleaders and football team take to the field during the game against Ball State on Nov. 02, 2022.

Campus community shares predictions for upcoming football season

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter August 31, 2023

Kent State's football season begins Thursday evening, with the team's first regular season game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando against the University of Central Florida. Prior to kickoff at 7 p.m.,...

The Kent State football team celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the homecoming game on Oct. 1, 2022.

Football goes south for first game of the season

John Hilber, Reporter August 29, 2023

Football coach Kenni Burns will face his first challenge on Thursday in Orlando when Kent State begins its season against the University of Central Florida. “UCF is a very good football team,” Burns...

Kent States football team, along with the womens lacrosse and soccer programs, competes at Dix Stadium. The stadium is located at 2213 Summit St. in Kent.

New football coach Burns names Purdue transfer as starting quarterback

John Hilber, Reporter August 24, 2023

Redshirt junior Michael Alaimo, a transfer from Purdue, earned the spot of starting quarterback on Kent State’s football, first-year head coach Kenni Burns announced in a press conference Sunday. “He...

Kent State running back Gavin Garcia, who is now a sophomore on the team, breaks a tackle during his run downfield Sept. 17, 2022 against Long Island. Kent State won the match 63-10.

An offseason of change: Football prepares for 2023 season with new coach, new roster

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor August 14, 2023

From 1987-2018, Kent State football had five winning seasons. In its most recent five seasons, the team recorded some of its best performances in program history  – including its Frisco Bowl win in...

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