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The Kent State softball team had all the energy at Devine Stadium on Friday afternoon when the Golden Flashes football team rolled in after practice wearing full pads.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / A to Z Sports / February 22

'In hindsight, wasn't the right decision' — Josh Elander admits to coaching error in Tennessee's series loss to Kent State

Tennessee Vols baseball has been automatic in non-conference opponents in a weekend series. Coming into the season, the Vols hadn't lost such a series since 2020.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 20

No. 25 Miami (Ohio) sneaks past Kent State in OT, gets to 20-0

No. 25 Miami (Ohio) just keeps finding ways to win basketball games.

No. 16 Florida keeps rolling, grabs fifth straight victory in blowout win over LSU

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Kent State Golden Flashes News / College Football News / November 19

Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

A whole slew of things have to go right for Central Michigan to get to the MAC Championship, and losing to Western Michigan a few weeks ago didn’t help.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / College Football News / November 11

Kent State vs Akron Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

For Akron, everything is going we well as possible. It’s on a two-game winning streak, and with a struggling Bowling Green to close, there’s a chance to finish with six wins in what would be the program’s best season in years.

Kent State vs Ball State Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

Is Kent State good now? If it seems like it hasn't won two games in three dates in a while, it's because it was 1-22 over the previous two seasons. It has the chance to get to at least four wins for the first time since 2022.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / Yardbarker / October 30

Kent State players thrilled with huge move at head coach

The Kent State Golden Flashes have seen enough.

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Kent State Golden Flashes News / Yardbarker / August 19

Fledgling MAC program ranked as the worst in college football heading into 2025

The lack of one thing could be what's holding it back heading into this season.

Why reported College Football Playoff proposal is a terrible idea

Major college football program claims four new national titles

Pro, cons of five intriguing 2025 college football WRs

20 college football coaches who are on the hot seat in 2025

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College Football News / College Football News / May 18, 2025

Kent State Football Preview 2025: Another Reboot for the Golden Flashes

Three years ago, Kent State was coming off a disappointing 5-7 season. Four years ago, it went to a bowl game, won 22 games, and took home the 2019 Frisco Bowl under Sean Lewis.

Fired College Football Coach Accepted $100,000 From Boosters

Former Kent State head coach Kenni Burns was fired after winning only one game in two seasons, but his issues seem to extend far beyond what happened on the field.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / G5 Football on SI / April 11, 2025

Kent State Fires Head Football Coach Kenni Burns After Two Seasons

After being placed on administrative leave in late March, Kent State has relieved football head coach Kenni Burns of his duties, as announced by the university.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / Field Level Media / April 11, 2025

Kent State fires head coach Kenni Burns with putrid 1-23 record

Burns, 41, was placed on administrative leave on March 27 and departs with a 1-23 record in two seasons.

Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2025

Kent State Golden Flashes News / CFB-HQ on SI / April 11, 2025

Kent State fires head football coach Kenni Burns

Kent State has fired head football coach Kenni Burns, the school announced. Offensive coordinator Mark Carney will serve as the Golden Flashes’ interim head coach while the school searches for Burns’ permanent replacement, athletic director Randale L.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / G5 Football on SI / March 28, 2025

Kent State Head Football Coach Kenni Burns Placed On Administrative Leave

Kent State football head coach Kenni Burns has been placed on administrative leave, as first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Burns is entering his third season as Kent State’s head coach and the Golden Flashes have amassed a 1-23 record over his first two seasons with the program.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2025

Kent State places HC on leave days before spring ball

Kent State places head coach on administrative leave days before spring practice begins

Kent State has placed Burns on administrative leave, just days before spring practices are set to begin.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / CFB-HQ on SI / March 27, 2025

Kent State places football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave

Kent State football coach Kenni Burns has been placed on administrative leave, according to multiple reports. The decision comes after Burns went 1-23 in his first two seasons with the program and just days before the Golden Flashes are scheduled to begin spring football practice.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / G5 Football on SI / March 10, 2025

Does Kent State Have The Hardest Football Schedule in the Group of Five?

The start of Kenni Burns' time at Kent State has been particularly brutal, with just one win in 24 games since the start of the 2023 season. They could be fighting an uphill battle again in 2025.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / Athlon Sports / November 26, 2024

College Football Team Roasted After Finishing Winless Season with 36-Point Drubbing

Kent State's winless season came to a fitting end on Tuesday, closing out a brutal campaign with a resounding thud. The Golden Flashes were overwhelmed by Buffalo in a 43-7 rout, finishing their season at 0-12.

Kent State Golden Flashes News / College Football News / November 19, 2024

Akron vs Kent State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Someone has to win. Kent State is the worst team in college football. It has yet to win a game, it hasn’t even been close in most games, and it even lost to St.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16, 2024

Watch: Kent State loses NCAA tournament bid in worst way

Watch: Kent State loses MAC championship and NCAA tournament bid in worst way possible

For every jubilant winner there is a heartbroken loser.

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No. 7 Iowa State stuns No. 1 Houston with historic defensive effort

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College Basketball News / Action Network / March 16, 2024

MAC Kent State vs. Akron odds, pick: Flashes have that mojo workin'

Action Network's Matt Cox has Kent State vs. Akron odds, picks and predictions in our MAC final betting preview on Saturday, March 16.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 14, 2023

Watch: Kent State's surprise onside kick was spectacular failure

Watch: Kent State's surprise onside kick to open game was spectacular failure

Kent State dropped a 28-14 MAC game to Eastern Michigan on Saturday, and the opening kickoff helped set the tone for the Golden Flashes sixth loss of the season.

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Kent State Golden Flashes News / Yardbarker / March 12, 2022

MAC suspends four Kent State players for title game after social media post

The loss of Malique Jacobs is the most notable for Kent State, even if it's only for a half. Jacobs is the Golden Flashes' second leading scorer with 12.5 points per game, and he leads the team in rebounds with 7.8 per game.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 17, 2020