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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Redshirt freshman Chrishon McCray, breaks away from Miami University defensive players as he runs the ball down the field on Sept. 30, 2023.

Football still searching for first conference win, dropping fourth consecutive game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor October 14, 2023

For the first time all season, Kent State football did not score in the first half of a game. Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich., the Flashes lost 28-14 to Eastern Michigan. The team lost four consecutive...

Redshirt freshman Chrishon McCray, breaks away from Miami University defensive players as he runs the ball down the field on Sept. 30, 2023.

Football looks to avoid four-game slide against Eastern Michigan

John Hilber, Reporter October 12, 2023

Kent State football will stay on the road for a matchup against Eastern Michigan and look to change its luck after falling into a three-game losing streak. The team’s most recent loss came against...

Redshirt junior Michael Alaimo, Kent States quarterback, protects the ball from the Miami University defense on Sept. 30, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Bobcats pounce on Flashes in blowout loss

John Hilber, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State football extended its losing streak to three games in a dominating 42-17 loss to Ohio University Saturday. KSU has given up 42 or more points three times this season – the team has not...

Football loses third consecutive game to OU

John Hilber, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State football (1-5) lost to Ohio University (5-1) 42-17 Saturday, losing its third game in a row and its fifth of six games. Redshirt junior quarterback Mike Alaimo completed nine of his 13 passes...

Quarterback Redshirt Junior, Michael Alaimo, runs the ball against the Miami University defense on Sept. 30, 2023.

Football looks to get back on track away from home

John Hilber, Reporter October 5, 2023

Kent State football will travel to Athens on Saturday to play Ohio University, hoping to get back into winning ways after dropping the team’s last two games. The Flashes lost their first Mid-American...

Kent State football team celebrates another first down against Central Connecticut during their home opener on Sept. 16, 2023.

Football can’t stop Bulldog attack in Fresno

John Hilber, Reporter September 24, 2023

Kent State football closed out non-conference play by taking its game into Sunday morning, when the Flashes lost to Fresno State 53-10. This is the second time in four games Kent State has given up...

Kent State student Section on Sept. 16, 2023 at the game Central Connecticut State.

Preview: Flashes go west for late-night matchup

John Hilber, Reporter September 21, 2023

Kent State football will look to win its second straight game on Saturday against Fresno State, following the 38-10 win against Central Connecticut State University. Coach Kenni Burns said the win was...

Kent State offensive line trying to get a first down in their home opener against Central Connecticut on Sept. 16, 2023.

‘It’s a special moment’: Burns collects first win in home debut

John Hilber, Reporter September 16, 2023

The “Kent GRIT” era is officially underway following the Flashes' 38-10 victory over Central Connecticut State University Saturday at Dix Stadium. With the victory, coach Kenni Burns earned his...

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...

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...

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...

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