Football
Staff: Starting the Spring Semester Safely
Kent State Falls to Wyoming in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Kent State jumped out to an early lead, but the Wyoming rushing attack was just too powerful as the Cowboys defeated the Golden Flashes 52-38.
Kent State to Conduct a Test of the University Mass Notification System on Wednesday, Dec. 29
The safety of our community is our highest priority. To ensure our university mass notification system is working properly and most effectively, Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of the telephone and building speaker components of the mass notification system on…
Famed Coach Lou Holtz Inspires Golden Flashes Ahead of Bowl Game
Coach Lew meet Coach Lou. Kent State Head Coach Sean Lewis, known as "Coach Lew" in football circles, got a moment to meet and hear from the other 'Coach Lou' with Kent State roots -- famed college football coach Lou Holtz. Before Holtz rose to fame as a college head coach, he earned a d…
Diplomas Delivered: Special Ceremony Held For Graduates At Bowl Game
They had planned to wear caps and gowns with their peers and to hear their names called during commencement at the MAC Center. However, the Kent State Golden Flashes' acceptance of a bowl bid out of state quickly derailed that plan. While they couldn't be in two places at once, especiall…
Senior Isaac Vance Receives Humanitarian Award at Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
At 5'9", Isaac Vance doesn't immediately stand out next to his Kent State football teammates, but his big heart and care for others clearly make him one of the tallest on the team. Vance, a senior wide receiver, was surprised Dec. 17 as the Humanitarian Award winner ahead of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The award is given annually to a player from each team for exemplary community service and leadership efforts. With an infectious smile and overwhelming positivity, it's easy to see why Vance stands out as a person who cares deeply about helping others.
Golden Flashes Unite to Fight Hunger in Boise
The first showdown of Kent State's offensive and defensive units ahead of Tuesday's bowl game came not in pads and helmets but in hairnets and aprons. The two sides did battle in a competition to feed the needy by working together to package as many meals as they could in a one-hour period. Pl…
Boise Bound: Golden Flashes Arrive For Showdown in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Four-plus hours by air, traveling 2,046 miles due west, and Kent State has arrived for its second bowl game in three seasons. The Mid-American Conference Eastern Division champion Golden Flashes (7-6) will take on Wyoming (6-6) in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 21…
Golden Effort: Kent State's Title Hopes Dashed After Loss in MAC Championship Game
Kent State’s high-powered offense struggled to move the ball against Northern Illinois, and the Huskies prevailed 41-23 over the Golden Flashes in the MAC Championship game in Detroit.
