Sean Lewis
Illinois defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters looks on before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern on Nov. 26, 2022 in Evanston, Ill. Purdue announced Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, they had hired Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as their head coach less than a week after Brohm left for his alma mater, Louisville. (Anthony Zilis/The News-Gazette via AP)
Black head coaches in FBS drop slightly heading into 2023

By Paul Newberry Dec. 21, 2022 12:44 PM EST

Minnesota running backs coach Kenni Burns, now associate head coach, watches the team during the first half of an NCAA football game against the Bowling Green Falcons on Sept. 25, 2021, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Kent State has agreed to hire Burns to replace Sean Lewis, who left after five seasons, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, because the schools had not announced the move. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Kent State hires Minnesota assistant Burns as new coach

By Tom Withers Dec. 14, 2022 12:21 PM EST

Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
AP Source: Kent State's Lewis joining Sanders at Colorado

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) blocks Kent State punter Josh Smith's (96) punt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. The ball went out of the end zone for a safety. (AP Photo/ John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia could be falling after 39-22 win over Kent St

By Paul Newberry Sep. 24, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers gets a hoist in the endzone by offensive lineman Amarius Mims after scoring his second touchdown of the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 1 Georgia goes for another blowout vs visiting Kent St

By Paul Newberry Sep. 22, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Dominant Dogs: Is this Georgia team even better than 2021?

By Paul Newberry Sep. 19, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) scrambles with the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Mims, Gabriel help No. 7 Oklahoma beat Kent State 33-3

By Murray Evans Sep. 10, 2022 10:23 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against University of Texas at El Paso on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Gabriel, No. 7 Oklahoma looking forward to Kent State

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 08, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer watches the scoreboard as officials spot the ball during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Penix throws 4 TD passes, Washington rolls Kent State 45-20

By Tim Booth Sep. 04, 2022 02:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches from the sideline in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisville, in Nashville, Tenn. From new Akron coach Joe Moorhead to Central Michigan's Lew Nichols' pursuit of 2,000 yards, there are plenty of intriguing storylines around the league. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
MAC PREVIEW: Huskies loading up to chase 2nd straight crown

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2022 09:07 AM EDT

Wyoming quarterback Levi Williams (15) runs down the sidelines on a 50 yard touchdown run against Kent State during the first half of the Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Wyoming beats Kent St. 52-38 in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

By Jason Chatraw Dec. 21, 2021 07:23 PM EST

Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi reacts towards the fans after scoring on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
N. Illinois wins MAC championship 41-23 over Kent St.

By Bob Tripi Dec. 04, 2021 03:42 PM EST

FILE - Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws against Michigan in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 18, 2021. Lombardi was looking for a new place to football after deciding to transfer from Michigan State nearly a year ago. Northern Illinois was searching for a quarterback to spark a turnaround. Lombardi and the Huskies proved to be a great match in the Mid-American Conference. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rocky Lombardi-led N. Illinois faces Kent St. for MAC title

By Larry Lage Dec. 03, 2021 02:00 AM EST

Maryland improves to 4-0 with 37-16 win over Kent State

By Noah Trister Sep. 25, 2021 07:13 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — After his unbeaten team won without playing its best, Maryland coach Michael Locksley kept his focus on the big picture. ...

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) rushes for a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Illinois on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Maryland won 20-17. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Maryland wraps up nonconference slate against Kent State

By Noah Trister Sep. 23, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates as he scores on a 46-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Goodson runs for 153 yards, 3 TDs in No. 5 Iowa's victory

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 18, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives at Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kent State at Iowa 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Injured Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks on as teammates warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota at Colorado 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) juggles the ball before making a first down catch against Kent State safety C.J. Holmes (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
O'Neal has 2 interceptions, No. 6 Texas A&M routs Kent State

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 04, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 21, 20121, file photo, Texas A & M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Fisher enters the fourth season of his massive $75 million contract at Texas A&M having elevated the Aggies to among the top programs in the country. Now the challenge for Fisher and the Aggies is to take the next step and contend for their first national title since 1939. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
QB King to make 1st start for No. 6 A&M against Kent State

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 02, 2021 01:08 PM EDT