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Wagon Wheel Winner
ÂÌñÉçscored on its first possession in overtime to defeat Akron 42-35. It's the Golden Flashes' first win in the rivalry since 2022 and allows ÂÌñÉçto regain control of the coveted wagon wheel.
ÂÌñÉçNames Mark Carney as 24th Head Football Coach
ÂÌñÉçVice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced today that Mark Carney has been named the 24th head football coach of the Golden Flashes, removing the interim tag he has held since April 2025.
ÂÌñÉçRallies Past Bowling Green in Thrilling Comeback
ÂÌñÉçerased an 18-point deficit to defeat Bowling Green 24-21 on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak in the rivalry series.
ÂÌñÉçDominates UMass in Homecoming Victory
ÂÌñÉçdelivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and ÂÌñÉçalumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at Kent State's Schoonover Stadium.
ÂÌñÉçGolf Alumni Unite for Celebration
More than a hundred former student-athletes, donors and professional golfers gathered for a special Golf Alumni reunion from Friday, Sept. 26, through Saturday, Sept. 27.
ÂÌñÉçUnveils Statue of Baseball Legend Thurman Munson
ÂÌñÉç unveiled the first full-size statue of baseball legend Thurman Munson, honoring the former Yankees captain and university alumnus who died in a plane crash at the height of his career.
ÂÌñÉçWelcomes First-Year Punter from Down Under
Originally from Riverland, Australia, ÂÌñÉç punter Jake Stoeckel, a first-year exercise science major, made his American football debut at the start of this season.
Kickoff Return Magic Lifts ÂÌñÉçPast Merrimack
Da'Realyst Clark's 100-yard kickoff return touchdown with 5:28 remaining lifted ÂÌñÉçto a thrilling 21-17 victory over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. The dramatic win marked Kent State's first victory since September 16, 2023, when they defeated Central Connecticut State 38-10.
Flashes Home Opener: Your Dix Stadium Guide
The ÂÌñÉçGolden Flashes will open their 2025 football season Saturday when they host Merrimack College at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
