Kent State Golden Flashes
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon (89) dives but cannot make the catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, in Oxford, Miss. Kent State receiver Antwan Dixon, Dartmouth defensive lineman Seth Simmer and Carson-Newman running back Antonio Wimbush are the first recipients of the Mayo Clinic college football Comeback Player of the Year Award. The new award recognizes college football players from FBS, FCS and lower divisions who overcome injury, illness or other challenges to return to the field. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Dixon, Simmer, Wimbush win Comeback Player of Year honors

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2018 12:01 PM EST

Eriksen carries Eastern Michigan past Kent State 28-20

Nov. 23, 2018 04:19 PM EST
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Senior Ian Eriksen rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns to power Eastern Michigan to a 28-20 victory over Kent State on Friday. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Piscataway, N.J. With the Big Ten West title wrapped up, No. 24 Northwestern could coast through the final two games, but coach Pat Fitzgerald isn't having it. The Wildcats play this week at Minnesota, where the Gophers need one more win for bowl-game eligibility. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
'Pedal-down' Northwestern aims to avoid let-up at Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Nov. 16, 2018 02:21 AM EST

Toledo bowl eligible with 56-34 win over Kent State

Nov. 15, 2018 10:12 PM EST
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Bryant Koback ran 17 times for 192 yards and two touchdowns on Thursday night, and Toledo became bowl eligible with a 56-34 win over Kent State. ...

Patterson runs for 2 TDs as Buffalo wins 48-14, goes to 9-1

Nov. 06, 2018 11:15 PM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jaret Patterson rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns and Buffalo beat Kent State 48-14 on Tuesday night to run its record to 9-1 for the...

Barrett accounts for 3 TDs at Kent St. beats Bowling Green

Oct. 31, 2018 12:13 AM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Woody Barrett threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, Jo-El Shaw scored on an 18-yard run with 1:50 to play and Kent State beat...

Indiana running back Mike Majette controls the ball against Minnesota's Blake Cashman during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 38-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Morgan, Minnesota top Indiana 38-31 on late 67-yard TD pass

By Dave Campbell Oct. 26, 2018 11:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon (89) dives for an incomplete pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. After missing two whole seasons, Dixon is back with Kent State and one 15 nominees so far for the college football’s new Comeback Player of the Year Award. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Comeback player of year: Kent State's Dixon leads nominees

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2018 01:09 PM EDT

Miami (Ohio) beats Kent State 31-6

Oct. 13, 2018 06:01 PM EDT
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Gus Ragland threw for a touchdown and ran for another on Saturday to help Miami of Ohio beat Kent State 31-6. Kenny Young ran for...

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins plays against Tulane during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. No. 3 Ohio State is looking to get more out of its ground game as Minnesota visits. Quarterback Dwayne Haskins has piled up a nation-leading 25 touchdown passes, but the Buckeyes averaged just 3.2 yards per carry against Indiana last week. Injury-riddled Minnesota will try to rebound after dropping its first two Big Ten games. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Buckeyes seeking more from ground game vs Minnesota

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 12, 2018 11:55 AM EDT

Rourke sparks Ohio to 27-26 comeback win over Kent State

Oct. 06, 2018 08:13 PM EDT
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Nathan Rourke passed for 284 yards and a touchdown and scored on an 8-yard run with 1:28 remaining to rally Ohio to a 27-26 victory over Kent State...

Sideline spectators signal a touchdown as Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) runs a 38-yard touchdown pass reception against Kent State during the first half of the NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kent State at Ole Miss 9/22/2018

Oct. 02, 2018 12:20 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) runs in for a touchdown against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Kent State at Penn State 9/15/2018

Sep. 24, 2018 12:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Minnesota's Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Minneapolis. Winfield, the son of the former Minnesota Vikings safety, is playing the same position for the Gophers and quickly establishing himself as a team leader. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Winning with Winfield: Minnesota safety plays up to his name

By Dave Campbell Sep. 14, 2018 12:24 PM EDT

Boise State wide receiver Akilian Butler (81) looks up from under the pile of players he dragged in to the end zone for a touchdown against Connecticut in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 62-7. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
College Football Picks: No. 17 Boise State gets a big chance

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2018 07:45 AM EDT

Knee injury ends Illinois WR Dudek's season for 3rd time

By Terry Towery Sep. 03, 2018 11:08 AM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury sustained against Kent State on...

Illinois looks to start winning trend against Kent State

By Terry Towery Aug. 31, 2018 06:22 AM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — When Illinois opens its season at home Saturday against Kent State, a streak will be broken no matter the outcome. ...