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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Kenni Burns, Kent State's 23rd football coach in program history, gives his opening remarks at his first Kent State press conference Dec. 16, 2022.

Kenni Burns, Kent State’s football coach, owes $24K to Kent bank in credit card debt lawsuit

John Hilber, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

Kent State football coach Kenni Burns is in nearly $24,000 of credit card debt, as determined by a default judgment Nov. 13 in a lawsuit filed by Kent’s Hometown Bank.  Burns owes the bank $23,852.09,...

Kent State Football team celebrating touchdown by Luke Floriea in the first quarter against Akron. Nov 19, 2024.

Football comes up empty on Senior Night, loses second straight to Akron

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 20, 2024

The Kent State football team came out swinging in Tuesday's match again rival Akron, scoring three plays into the game to go up 7-0. But then, the team was outscored 38-3 over the next 39 minutes. Ultimately,...

At the Oct. 12, 2024 football game, redshirt senior running back Ky Thomas dodges a Ball State University defender.

Preview: Football attempts to create bright spot in rivalry game against Akron

Demetri Mnaousos, Reporter November 18, 2024

The Kent State football team played the second of four games of its MACtion schedule Wednesday against the Miami RedHawks (6-4, 5-1). The Flashes claimed their first lead of the season when they cashed...

Kent State University football players tackled a Ohio University player during their game on November 6,2024.

Football comes up empty on road trip, falls to 0-10

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 14, 2024

After going up 7-0 early in the game, the Kent State football team was unable to build on its momentum, allowing Miami (6-5, 5-1) to score the game’s final 34 points. Kent State falls to 0-10 (0-6) on...

Kent State University football team prepared for the next play against Ohio University on November 6, 2024.

Preview: Football looks for first win in Oxford in 12 years against Miami

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 11, 2024

The Kent State football team opened its MACtion schedule with a 41-0 loss to the Ohio Bobcats (6-3, 4-1), extending its nation-longest losing streak to 18 and holding its spot at the bottom of the CBS...

Freshman quarterback Ruel Tomlinson gets ready to give the call to the receive the ball during their game against Ohio University on November 6, 2024.

Issues in all three phases lead to football’s ninth loss of season

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 7, 2024

The Kent State football team was once again unable to snap its losing streak, now extending the multi-season stretch to 18 games, which is three games short of a program record set from 1981-1983. The...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) aims his throw at the football game against Ball State University, Oct. 12, 2024.

Preview: Football opens weeknight schedule against Ohio

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 2, 2024

The Kent State football team was unable to break its losing streak against Western Michigan (5-3, 4-0) after losing 52-21, which extended the streak to 17 games. The defeat kept the Flashes in last place...

At the Oct. 12, 2024 football game, redshirt senior running back Ky Thomas dodges a Ball State University defender.

Football loses big on the road after promising stretch

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 27, 2024

The Kent State football team appeared to be moving in the right direction in its first two conference games, but since the 37-35 defeat to Ball State Oct. 12, the Flashes have lost by a combined score...

Freshman wide receiver Chrishon McCray (2) tries to avoid getting tackled by Ball State players at the football game Oct. 12, 2024.

Preview: Matchup with MAC’s best up next for football

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 24, 2024

The Kent State football team extended its losing streak to 16 games Saturday after a 27-6 defeat at Bowling Green (3-4, 2-1). The loss put the Flashes at 0-7 (0-3) and kept them just out of last place...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) makes a handoff to senior safety Dean Clark (3) at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

Another loss means third straight season of bowl-ineligibility for football

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 20, 2024

After playing its closest game of the season Oct. 12 against Ball State (2-5, 1-2), the Kent State football team was close to victory. The team was unable to break the losing streak, losing by a score...

Freshman linebacker Rocco Nicholl (44) and freshman offensive lineman Josh Prusinowski (63) congratulate senior safety Dean Clark (3) on his touchdown at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

Preview: Football looks to make third time the charm in conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 17, 2024

After a bye week, the Kent State football team was unable to get into the win column, falling to the Ball State Cardinals (2-4, 1-1) by a score of 37-35. Kent State now has a losing streak of 15 and a...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) aims his throw at the football game against Ball State University, Oct. 12, 2024.

Football comes close, but loses 15th straight in second week of MACtion

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 13, 2024

With under two minutes left in the game, the Kent State football team cut the lead to two points against Ball State Saturday. KSU lined up for an onside kick to get the ball back in an attempt to take...

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