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REACTION: UMass set to rejoin MAC in 2025

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 1, 2024

After being an independent football program for the last eight years and one of the founding members of the Atlantic 10 conference, UMass will enter the Mid-American Conference in the 2025-26 academic...

The Kent State football team celebrates a touchdown during the game against Bowling Green State University on Nov. 8, 2023.

There’s always next year: Football looks forward to upcoming ‘youth movement’ as season ends

John Hilber, Reporter December 12, 2023

First-year coach Kenni Burns and Kent State football will look to turn the page to the 2023-2024 season following the end of the season Nov. 25. The Flashes closed out its 1-11 season with its final...

College Football Playoff will feature Michigan v. Alabama and Washington v. Texas, while undefeated Florida State is left out

Wayne Sterling and Eric Levenson, CNN December 3, 2023

CNN -- The Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide will compete in next month’s College Football Playoff, while the undefeated Florida...

Kent State sophomore quarterback Devin Kargman attempts a pass under pressure from Northern Illinois defensive end Ray Thomas during the Nov. 25, 2023 game.

Going out with a whimper: Football season ends in familiar fashion

John Hilber, Reporter November 26, 2023

The first season under coach Kenni Burns and the Kent GRIT mantra has ended mercifully Saturday after Kent State lost to Northern Illinois 37-27, sending the seniors off in the last game of the season. The...

Kent State sophomore wide receiver Trell Harris and senior wide receiver Luke Floriea celebrate with sophomore wide receiver Jameel Gardner Jr. after Gardners touchdown during the Northern Illinois game on Nov. 25, 2023.

Football falls in season finale to Northern Illinois

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Despite scoring over 20 points for the third time this season, Kent State’s football team was defeated 37-27 by Northern Illinois (6-6, 5-3).  The Flashes (1-11) finish the season last in the Mid-American...

The Kent State football team celebrates during the 1st quarter of the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 21, 2023.

One more time: Football aims to double season win total in final game

John Hilber, Reporter November 22, 2023

It has been over two months since Kent State football earned its last win. However, the team has a chance to get one last victory before the season closes Saturday in its home against Northern Illinois. KSU...

Kent State rush ends coach CJ Robbins speaks with the football team during the homecoming game on Oct. 21, 2023.

‘Our worst game of the year’: Football’s offense goes silent in Ball State beating

John Hilber, Reporter November 19, 2023

The losses keep coming for Kent State football, as the team was dominated by Ball State (4-7, 3-4) Saturday in a 34-3 defeat. The offense was silent throughout the game, and the defense could not keep...

Kent State’s football faces the the University of Buffalo on Oct. 21, 2023.

Football routed by Ball State for 10th loss of the season

John Hilber, Reporter November 18, 2023

Kent State’s football team got off to a slow start and could not come back against Ball State (4-7, 3-4), falling to the Cardinals 34-3. KSU fell to 1-10 on the season, hitting the double-digit loss...

Kent State sophomore Stephen Daley celebrates with fellow teammates after a play during the game against Buffalo on Oct. 21, 2023.

Preview: Football looks to avoid double-digit losses on the road

John Hilber, Reporter November 16, 2023

Kent State football will try to reverse its luck Saturday when the team takes on Ball State in Muncie, Indiana, for the 11th game of the season. The Flashes dropped its game against a Mid-American Conference...

Kent State sophomore tight end Justin Holmes runs the ball down the field during the game against Bowling Green State University on Nov. 8, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Football embarrassed at home for seventh straight loss

John Hilber, Reporter November 9, 2023

Kent State football was doomed after facing a 14-3 first quarter deficit to Bowling Green – and it did not get any better after that. The Flashes could not regroup after falling behind and were outscored...

Kent State graduate student wide receiver Jack Coulson gains some yardage against Bowling Green State University during the game on Nov. 8, 2023.

Football drops ninth game of season in disappointing fashion

John Hilber, Reporter November 9, 2023

Kent State football allowed 28 first half points and could not recover, losing against Bowling Green 49-19. BGSU won its fourth straight game, improving to 6-4, while the Flashes fell to 1-9 on the season...

The Kent State football team celebrates during the 1st quarter of the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 21, 2023.

PREVIEW: Football attempts to salvage games of season in Midweek MACtion

John Hilber, Reporter November 6, 2023

Although the win column has been dry this season, Kent State football will look to add one more to it Wednesday when they play Bowling Green. The game comes off the heels of a shocking last-minute loss...

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