Dustin Crum

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

MAC runner-up Kent State faces Wyoming in Idaho Potato Bowl

Dec. 20, 2021 01:50 PM EST
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Kent State (7-6) at Wyoming (6-6), Dec. 21, 3:30 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Wyoming by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook ...

Wyoming defensive end Teagan Liufau (49) holds the Bridger Rifle trophy after defeating Utah State in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)

Kent State, Wyoming to meet in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2021 01:27 AM 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

Kent State holds off Miami (Ohio) 48-47 in OT, wins MAC East

Nov. 27, 2021 05:39 PM EST
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum scored from the 1 on a misdirection play in overtime, and Montre Miller broke up a two-point conversion pass as Kent State held...

Kent State shuts out Akron 38-0

Nov. 20, 2021 03:05 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns and Kent State defeated Akron 38-0 on Saturday. The win for the Golden...

Nichols III, Richardson rally Central Michigan past Kent St

Nov. 11, 2021 12:09 AM EST
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Freshman Lew Nichols III ran for 215 yards and four touchdowns and Daniel Richardson threw four TD passes as Central Michigan...

Kent State scores 31 points in 2nd quarter, beats NIU 52-47

Nov. 03, 2021 11:15 PM EDT
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two scores, and Kent State used a 31-point second quarter to beat Northern Illinois 52...

Crum, Kent State hold off Ohio 34-27

Oct. 23, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Kent State turned back Ohio 34-27 on Saturday. The Golden...

Eleby sparks Western Michigan in rout of Kent State, 64-31

Oct. 16, 2021 07:37 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Kaleb Eleby threw three touchdown passes, ran for a fourth and Western Michigan routed Kent State 64-31 Saturday. ...

Crum, Cephus claim shootout in Kent St. win over Buffalo

Oct. 09, 2021 11:24 PM EDT
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum threw three touchdown passes to Dante Cephus and for a career-high 407 yards and Kent State fought off Buffalo for a 48-38 win on...

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: MSU's Nailor has 221 yards receiving

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2021 10:09 PM EDT

Crum's late drive lifts Kent State over Bowling Green 27-20

Oct. 02, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum ran for an 11-yard touchdown with about six minutes left to lift Kent State to a 27-20 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday in...

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. ...