May 15, 2012
Raise Money for Your Group by Selling Tickets with Fundraising Opportunities
Your donations or unused tickets will allow the Athletic Department to invite groups like Akron Children’s Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and other youth organizations to a Division I college football game.

May 10, 2012
Spring Semester is Among the Best in Flashes' History
Spring semester grades were reported Thursday, revealing 50 Kent State football players with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The 50 players are the most since such records were first kept in 1982 and met the goal Head Coach Darrell Hazell set for the team in January.

May 2, 2012
Women's Football Clinic to be Held June 20
The Kent State football coaching staff will host its second annual "A" Ladies Must Get "A's" Football Clinic on June 20, from 5-8:30 p.m.

April 30, 2012
Anzevino, Kitchen and Kirkland Sign NFL Contracts
Northeast Ohio products Chris Anzevino (Warren, Ohio) and Ish Kitchen (Youngstown, Ohio) both signed with the Baltimore Ravens, while wide receiver Sam Kirkland (Chesapeake, Va.) signed with the Washington Redskins.

April 30, 2012
Bowl Dates and Mid-American Conference Tie-ins Announced

April 21, 2012
Gold Puts Up 21 Points in the Third Quarter to Seal Spring Game Win
David Fisher completed 7-of-11 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns.

April 20, 2012
Win A Road Trip With The Football Team This Fall
Season ticket holders that renew their tickets before July 1, 2012 will have their name entered to win a trip for two to travel with the team for the game on October 27 in Piscataway, N.J against Rutgers

April 20, 2012
Day 14: Final Preparations Before Saturday's Spring Game
Saturday's Youth Football Clinic has been moved to the Field House due to wet field conditions

April 19, 2012
Day 13: Ringing the Victory Bell After a Hard Practice
Kent State players took part in one of their toughest practices Thursday morning at Dix Stadium and responded well. Day 13 served as the last physically demanding practice of the spring with Head Coach Darrell Hazell expecting his players to wake up Friday morning with some aches and pains.

April 18, 2012
Blue and Gold Sides Pick Teams
Kent State’s Blue and Gold teams were determined Wednesday morning inside the Dix Stadium team room. Each group of seniors was given the option of which position group they wanted to take next and what player they wanted next.

April 17, 2012
Day 12: Seniors Set for Wednesday's Draft
Kent State held practice No. 12 on a sunny Tuesday morning at Dix Stadium. Tuesday served as the final day for underclassmen to improve their draft stock heading into Wednesday morning’s Spring Game draft.

April 16, 2012
Day 11: The Two-Minute Drill
For the first time in a year, Kent State's defense took the field wearing blue jerseys.

April 14, 2012
Day 10: Jersey Scrimmage
Day 10 of the spring practice for the Kent State football team featured a modified scoring jersey scrimmage pitting the offense versus defense.

April 10, 2012
Day 8: Continued Progress on Both Sides of the Ball
Sleet was falling at Dix Stadium on a cold Tuesday morning, but it didn't seem to bother the Kent State football team on Day Eight of the 15-session spring season.

April 9, 2012
Day 7: A Look at the Defensive Line
Although no one can replace Ish Kitchen’s size, the 2012 defensive line expects to bring plenty of speed, athletic ability and depth at all positions.

April 5, 2012
Day 6: Wollet's Return Lifts Blue to Victory in Kick Scrimmage
On the game’s final play, the gold team’s fake field goal pass attempt skimmed off the fingers of a receiver, giving the blue team a 25-21 victory and a free pass to go directly to the locker room.

April 3, 2012
Day 5: Spring Football Rolls On
Kent State football players remained in full pads for Tuesday’s practice as the team went through its two-minute drill for the first time.

April 2, 2012
Day 4: Football Goes Full Pads in a Strong Showing
KentStateSports.com talked after practice with coach Hazell, wide receivers coach Thad Jemison and wide receiver Tyshon Goode. Entering his senior season, Goode ranks fourth among Kent State’s career leaders in receptions (136) and receiving yards (1,814). He also ranks sixth in touchdown catches (12).

March 29, 2012
Kent State’s 2012 Football Schedule Released
Highlighting the 2012 slate are five home games in Dix Stadium this fall which include contests against conference foes Ball State (Sept. 29), Western Michigan (Oct. 20), Akron (Nov. 3) and Ohio (Nov. 23).

March 27, 2012
Football Team Hosting A Free Youth Clinic Prior To Spring Game on April 21
The Kent State football team is hosting a FREE youth football clinic on Saturday, April 21 prior to the Golden Flashes annual spring game at Dix Stadium. The clinic takes place from 1-2 pm and is open to all youth that are associated with a youth football organization.

March 26, 2012
Football Begins Spring Practice On Tuesday
Returning 18 starters and coming off the momentum of winning four of the final five games in 2011 the Kent State football team is eagerly anticipating the start of the upcoming season. The preparations will get underway on Tuesday (March 27) with the start of spring practice

March 8, 2012
Hazell Reads at Ravenna Preschool
Ravenna Preschool is in the midst of its Community Readers Week and Thursday morning Kent State Head Football Coach Darrell Hazell stopped over.

February 28, 2012
Dave McMichael Promoted to Special Teams Coordinator
A 37-year veteran of the college football ranks, McMichael joined Hazell’s staff last March, after serving as West Virginia’s tight ends coach and co-special teams coordinator in 2010.

February 28, 2012
Moving With The Flashes at West Main Elementary
Student-athletes from Kent State’s football, field hockey soccer and women’s golf teams visited students at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna for some hands-on health and physical education activities.

February 12, 2012
Koaches' Korner: Darrell Hazell
Look for a new Kent State coach every week. Head Football Coach Darrell Hazell discusses incoming players and the upcoming spring season.

February 3, 2012
Edelman Becomes Third Member of 2006 Team to Play in Super Bowl
Two years ago, Usama Young (Saints) and Danny Muir (Colts) played against each other in Super Bowl XLIV. The trio is among the 13 players from the 2006 roster that have signed NFL contracts.

February 1, 2012
Flashes Welcome 25 Members for the 2012 Season
The Golden Flashes added 13 players on offense, 11 on defense and one on special teams. The 25-member recruiting class covers seven states, with 14 players hailing from the state of Ohio.

January 31, 2012
National Football Signing Day Updates
Kent State's 2012 football season looks promising as National Letters of Intent continue to roll off the football office fax machine throughout the day.

January 26, 2012
Catch Former Golden Flashes Gates & Harrison In The NFL Pro Bowl Sunday
Kent State will once again be represented in the National Football League’s Annual Pro Bowl this Sunday (Jan. 29) as former Golden Flashes Antonio Gates and James Harrison help make up the roster for the AFC.

January 17, 2012
Terry Chosen to Play in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Kent State’s Jacquise Terry has been selected to play in the AstroTurf NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. Terry becomes the second Kent State senior to play in an all-star game this season following Ish Kitchen’s appearance in the Casino Del Sol All-Star Game this past Monday

January 12, 2012
Terry, Keith, Rinehart Named to Academic All-MAC Football Team
For the second straight season, three Kent State student-athletes were named to the 2011 Academic All-Mid-American Conference Football Team Friday. Jacquise Terry was just one of five three-time selections on this year’s squad.

January 4, 2012
MAC Announces Football Division Realignment
Kent State will host Akron, Ohio, Temple and Western Michigan in MAC Play. Season tickets will go on sale Feb. 1. Stay tuned for ticket plans and pricing information to be announced in the coming weeks.

January 1, 2012
Kitchen Selected to Play in All-Star Game
Kent State senior nose tackle Ishmaa'ily Kitchen has been selected to play in the Casino Del Sol All-Star Game on Jan. 16. The 330-pound force in the middle of the line helped the Golden Flashes finish 21st in the nation in total defense.

December 27, 2011
Flashes Sign Standout Junior College Quarterback David Fisher
This past season, Fisher was named National Southern Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year, while competing at Palomar Community College. Fisher completed 184-of-333 passes for 2,539 yards, 27 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. He also ran for 403 yards and seven touchdowns.

November 30, 2011
Nix Repeats as All-MAC First Team Choice; Five Other Flashes Earn All-Conference
The Golden Flashes placed five defensive players on the All-MAC team for the first time since 1974 and had more defensive players on the all-conference teams than any other MAC program this season.

November 29, 2011
Beyond The Trophies: Jacquise Terry
One question in college football is not subject to debate: If you had an Aeronautics question in Final Jeopardy and could select any one in Division I to answer it, who would it be?

November 25, 2011
Second Half Outburst Does In Flashes In 34-16 Loss At Temple
Kent State comes up short in bid to become bowl eligible; senior wide receiver Chris Gilbert paces Flashes with nine grabs for 134 yards and a touchdown.

November 21, 2011
Flashes Playing for Bowl Eligibilty Friday at Temple
The Golden Flashes are riding a four-game wining streak and look to win five straight MAC games in a season for the first time in the history of the program. Kent State is 3-0 in the month of November for only the second time since 1976.

November 19, 2011
Flashes Win See-Saw Battle For Fourth Straight Victory
The Kent State Golden Flashes rallied three separate times to stun the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 28-22, and win their fourth consecutive game at Dix Stadium Saturday afternoon.

November 17, 2011
Flashes Host Eastern Michigan in Pivotal Home Finale
Kent State looks to go 3-0 in the month of November for only the second time since 1976.

November 14, 2011
Nix Claims Second MAC Player of the Week Honor
Nix matched a career-high of six tackles in Kent State’s 35-3 win over Akron and spent much of his day disrupting the Zips’ backfield. He tallied 1.5 tackles for loss, broke up two passes and nearly blocked a punt, which resulted in a 10-yard kick and led to a Kent State touchdown. Nix helped his defense hold Akron to just 58 yards rushing on 27 attempts.

November 12, 2011
Kent State Defends Wagon Wheel With 35-3 Win Over Akron
Kent State rolled to its third straight win in convincing fashion on Saturday with a 35-3 win over rival Akron at InfoCision Stadium. The victory also gives the Golden Flashes bragging rights to the coveted wagon wheel trophy for a second consecutive year.

November 10, 2011
Flashes Look to Retain Wagon Wheel Saturday at Akron on SportsTime Ohio
Kent State enters Wagon Wheel Week with the momentum of back-to-back conference victories over Bowling Green and Central Michigan. The Golden Flashes (3-6, 2-3 MAC) visit Akron Saturday (Nov. 12) on SportsTime Ohio, looking to beat their archrival in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1987 and 1988. Kent State is one of four teams in the MAC East separated by one game in the loss column with three conference games remaining on its schedule. While the Zips (1-8, 0-5) have struggled this season, history in this rivalry tells us that records and stats mean nothing.

November 10, 2011
Kent State Football's Keith Named MAC Male Scholar Athlete of the Week
Junior quarterback threw for a season-high 281 yards and three touchdowns as the Flashes edged Central Michigan last Friday.

November 8, 2011
Free Student Bus Available For Akron Game On Saturday
Come watch the Golden Flashes take on Akron for free this Saturday. Less than 35 spots remain for the Kent State fan bus that includes a free bus ride and a free ticket to the game.

November 7, 2011
Rob Hollomon Named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week
Hollomon had a pair of returns over 40 yards and averaged 35.7 yards on three kickoffs.

November 4, 2011
Kent State Football Survives Thriller To Take Down Central Michigan
Keith leads the charge with three touchdown passes.

November 1, 2011
Flashes Host Central Michigan Friday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2
Following a 27-15 victory over Bowling Green, Kent State returns to Dix Stadium for its second game in seven days when the Golden Flashes host Central Michigan Friday (Nov. 4) on ESPN2. Kent State is one of five teams in the MAC East separated by one game in the loss column with four conference games remaining on its schedule. The Golden Flashes are 6-4 at Dix Stadium since the beginning of the 2010 season. This season, the Flashes have dropped three games by a one possession margin, two of which have come at home.

October 31, 2011
Batton and Cortez Named MAC East Players of the Week
Batton was named the MAC East Division Defensive Player of the Week, and Cortez was honored as the MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week following Kent State’s 27-15 win over Bowling Green Saturday.

October 29, 2011
Kent State Football Fends Off Bowling Green To Earn First MAC Victory Of 2011
Golden Flashes have defeated Falcons in back-to-back seasons for the first time since '72-73.

October 27, 2011
Flashes Host Bowling Green Saturday in MAC East Battle
The Golden Flashes were dominant against the Falcons last season in a 30-6 victory at Bowling Green. Kent State looks for victories against the Falcons in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the “James Gang” in 1972 and ‘73.

October 18, 2011
Nov. 4 Kent State-Central Michigan Game Moved To ESPN2
The ESPN Family of Networks has announced a scheduling change for the Nov. 4 football game at Dix Stadium between Kent State and Central Michigan. The game will now be broadcast on ESPN2 with an 8:00 pm kickoff time.

October 17, 2011
Nix Become's Kent State's Third MAC East Defensive Player of the Week
Nix anchored a Kent State defense that held Miami to just 166 yards of total offense in a 9-3 loss this past Saturday.

October 15, 2011
Kent State Can’t Get into Offensive Groove in 9-3 Setback to Miami
After early turnover results in points, and the team’s defense holds strong, the Golden Flashes were unable to secure a Homecoming victory.

October 12, 2011
Flashes Host Miami Saturday on Homecoming Weekend
Kent State seeks redemption after coming up seven yards short in the game's final minute last season as the RedHawks hung on for a 27-21 win in Oxford.

October 8, 2011
Kent State Suffers 40-10 Defeat At Northern Illinois
Early turnovers proved costly for Kent State. Golden Flashes look ahead to homecoming vs Miami nest Saturday at 3:30 pm

October 6, 2011
Flashes Travel To DeKalb Looking To Even MAC Record
Kent State seeking first win at Northern Illinois since 1966 in match-up of first-year head coaches.

October 3, 2011
Malauulu Named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week
Kent State junior linebacker C.J. Malauulu was named Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week Monday, following an outstanding performance at Ohio Saturday.

October 1, 2011
Ohio Hands Flashes 17-10 Loss in MAC Opener
The Golden Flashes blocked a field goal and a punt in the first quarter, but could not capitalize as they also threw a pair of interceptions in the opening 15 minutes.

September 27, 2011
Flashes Open MAC Play Saturday At Ohio
On the heels of its first win of the season — and Darrell Hazell’s inaugural victory as a head coach — Kent State heads south down I-77 to face in-state rival Ohio Saturday in the Mid-American Conference opener for both schools.

September 26, 2011
Luke Wollet Earns MAC East Defensive Honor
Sophomore safety selected after recording two picks and eight tackles in win over South Alabama.

September 26, 2011
Self-Taught, Self-Motivated: Matt Rinehart
As Matt Rinehart entered seventh grade, his football team was looking for a punter and he figured he’d try it once. To his surprise, punting came naturally, and the Dover, Ohio, native has been flipping the field on the opposition ever since.

September 24, 2011
Flashes Bend But Don't Break in Second Half, Giving Kent State First Win in Hazell Era
A dominant first half pushed Kent State past South Alabama 33-25 Saturday at Dix Stadium. Trailing 33-0, the Jaguars made a hard second half charge and took the game down to the last play. However, sophomore safety Luke Wollet made the game’s final tackle at the Kent State 23, shortly after making his second interception of the game.

September 22, 2011
Football Hosts South Alabama Saturday For Family & Band Day
Kent State returns home to host South Alabama in the final non-conference game of the season for the Golden Flashes. The Jaguars are also the final of three first-time opponents for the Flashes in 2011.

September 21, 2011
Flashes Host South Alabama Saturday At 3:30 p.m. For Parents' & Family Day And Band Day
Fan Experience, Student Tailgate and Dix Stadium tailgating lots open at 12:30 p.m.; Flash Walk set for 1:15 p.m. in the Field House.

September 17, 2011
Kansas State Hands Flashes Their Second Road Loss
Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein ran for 139 yards, two touchdowns and threw for one as the Wildcats upended Kent State 37-0 Saturday night at Bill Snyder Stadium. The Golden Flashes broke a stadium record with 136 yards in penalties.

September 14, 2011
Kent State Travels To Manhattan Saturday For First Meeting With Kansas State
Clash to be broadcast on Fox College Sports (DirecTV Ch. 617); Flashes seeking first victory of the Darrell Hazell era.

September 10, 2011
Flashes Comeback Bid Falls Short to Louisiana
Rain, lightning, turnovers and penalties put a damper on Kent State’s home opener Saturday night as the Golden Flashes fell to Louisiana 20-12 at Dix Stadium. In the first half, the Flashes were plagued by nine penalties for 90 yards and a pair of costly turnovers, creating a 17-7 deficit at the break. The Kent State defense kept the game within reach, but two more second half turnovers kept the offense from picking up any momentum.

September 8, 2011
No Secret Agent, Just A Straight Shooter
Kent State conducted a nationwide search for its 20th head coach and found the answer in its own back yard in 25-year coaching veteran Darrell Hazell.

September 7, 2011
Dix Stadium Gameday Primer For The 2011 Home Opener
Halftime activities include a military tribute and a special Hall of Fame Plaza dedication as the Flashes host Louisiana Saturday night at 7 p.m.

September 5, 2011
Flashes Host Louisiana Saturday For Heroes' & Champions Night
On the heels of its season opening trip to Tuscaloosa to face second-ranked Alabama, Kent State starts up play at Dix Stadium Saturday night against Sun Belt opponent Louisiana. The two teams met previously in Lafayette in 2008.

September 4, 2011
Home Opener Set For Saturday
Flashes have won four consecutive home openers and nine of last 10.

September 3, 2011
No. 2 Alabama Spoils Beginning of Darrell Hazell Era
Alabama showed why it is ranked No. 2 in the nation Saturday with a 48-7 victory over Kent State at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson punched in three touchdowns, including two in a 21-point first quarter.

September 1, 2011
Flashes Open 2011 Season At No. 2 Alabama
Darrell Hazell era begins as Kent State takes on highest-ranked team in the history of the program.

August 28, 2011
Flashes Name 2011 Captains
Both the offense and defense will be led by three seniors: center Chris Anzevino (Warren, Ohio), running back Jacquise Terry (Phenix City, Ala.), wide receiver Sam Kirkland (Chesapeake, Va.), cornerback Josh Pleasant (Germantown, Md.), defensive end Lee Stalker (Butler, Pa.) and linebacker Kyle Reese (Olmsted Falls, Ohio).

August 23, 2011
Inside Kent State Sports Makes Season Debut at Water Street Tavern
The weekly "Inside Kent State Sports" radio show on AM-1350 will feature Head Football Coach Darrell Hazell

August 20, 2011
Offense Overcomes Slow Start To Edge Defense In Jersey Scrimmage
Kent State’s offense comes to life late; Freddy Cortez bangs in 48-yard field goal on final play.

August 17, 2011
Hollomon Highlights Running Back Depth During Fan Experience Night
Hollomon scored on a 50-yard run as he bounced to the outside and cut back toward the middle of the field.

August 15, 2011
Kick Scrimmage Highlights Special Teams Efforts
Flashes spend sunny afternoon working through various kickoff, punt and field goal scenarios.

August 15, 2011
Football Fan Experience Night Set for Wednesday
Win a chance to call the plays during the scrimmage and select your season tickets! Kent State fans will have their first opportunity to see the 2011 Golden Flashes football team and check out the pregame tailgate in the Field House

August 12, 2011
Kent State Football Season Ticket Base Continues To Grow
Sales numbers up 37 percent over the same time last year; renewals up 11 percent.

August 12, 2011
Day 5: Flashes Going at Full Speed
Day Five had the Kent State football team in full pads Friday afternoon at Dix Stadium. With temperatures in the 80s, the Golden Flashes took part in several hard hitting drills as offensive and defensive players could be heard down Summit Street cheering on their side of the ball.

August 11, 2011
Flashes Continue to Work Through the Heat
Kent State’s third day of preseason practice under head coach Darrell Hazell saw the Golden Flashes strap on shoulder pads for the first time this summer.

August 8, 2011
Rain Bookends Opening Practice
Flashes begin preparations for 2011 season under first year head coach Darrell Hazell.

July 27, 2011
Quartet Of Flashes Sign Free Agent Contracts
It took some patience thanks to the NFL lockout that dragged on for 132 days, but years of hard work finally paid off for four Kent State senior football players who now get to realize their dream of playing professionally.

July 26, 2011
Flashes Picked Fourth In MAC East
After losing several pivotal starters on the nation’s 10th-ranked defense and assembling a new coaching staff, Kent State was picked to finish fourth in the East Division in the Mid-American Conference preseason poll.

July 24, 2011
Hope
No pictures today, only memories.

July 23, 2011
It’s The Little Things That Count
Trying to wrap your mind around the scope of the destruction left behind in the wake of the April 27 tornado is almost impossible. So today was spent on the little things — both figuratively and literally.

July 22, 2011
An Eye-Opening Experience
Yesterday’s travel woes were quickly forgotten upon seeing the swath cut by the tornado that ripped through Tuscaloosa back on April 27. Now nearly three months later, the sight is stunning, heart wrenching … and nearly incomprehensible.

July 21, 2011
Delayed But Not Deterred
Let’s hope that the rest of the trip goes a little smoother than today. After a full (and hot) flight from Cleveland to Charlotte, we arrived at our gate to discover that our connection to Birmingham had been cancelled.

July 20, 2011
Tackling Tornado’s Aftermath in Alabama
On Sept. 3, the Kent State University Golden Flashes football team takes the field in Alabama for the season opener against the Crimson Tide. Setting aside the rivalry, a group of five members of the Kent State community are making an earlier trip to Alabama to help with relief efforts caused by a devastating tornado that ripped through Tuscaloosa on April 27.

July 16, 2011
Golden Flashes Take To The Town
Members of the Kent State football team spent a couple of hours Friday going out into the surrounding communities to greet fans, thank local businesses and hand out schedule cards and posters.

July 7, 2011
Harrison, Gates, Cribbs Picked Among Top 100 NFL Players
NFL.com recently polled current players to select the top 100 players in the league, and three former Kent State athletes made the list. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison led the group as he was ranked the 21st best player in the NFL, while San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates followed at No. 22.

June 30, 2011
Hazell Reads for Local Youth as Part of Read.Share.Give. Campaign
Kent State head coach Darrell Hazell spent a few moments Thursday morning carefully studying the contents of a book before he was to share it with an eager audience.

June 23, 2011
Nix Named to CDS Preseason All-American Team
Sophomore defensive lineman Roosevelt Nix’s record breaking 2010 season earned him another honor this past week.

June 20, 2011
Football Team Room Named In Honor Of Jim DeVincentis
Kent State’s football team room was recently named in honor of Jim DeVincentis, a longtime supporter of Golden Flashes athletics and a 1984 inductee into the Varsity “K” Hall of Fame.

June 15, 2011
Kent State Announces Football Kick Times
Kent State announced the start time for 10 of its 12 football games for the 2011 slate, which includes a trio of television appearances.