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Lou Holtz, a Kent State University alumnus who became one of college football's most successful and charismatic coaches, leading the University of Notre Dame to a national championship and six different programs to bowl games during his storied career, has died. He was 89.
Kent State's Golden Flashes baseball team started their 2026 season strong with a series win over the University of Tennessee Volunteers followed by two additional series wins.
Delrecco Gillespie, senior professional studies major and member of Kent State’s men's basketball team, was recently featured in a recent NCAA article that detailed how setbacks like injury and grief fueled Gillespie’s drive to play as if it were his last chance to be on the court.
The Kent State baseball team captured a 9-5 victory over #13 Tennessee on Sunday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, clinching their first series win over a ranked opponent in the Jeff Duncan Era and their first since 2012.
Kent State Men's Basketball (20-7, 11-3 MAC) clinched a berth in the 2026 MAC Tournament with a 78-71 victory over Bowling Green State University on Tuesday night at the Stroh Center.
Kent State Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond have announced that head baseball coach Jeff Duncan signed a contract extension to keep him leading the Golden Flashes through the 2030 season.
Every Sunday that the Browns play away, Kent State alumnus Kyle Kovach, cooks a dish based on the city the Browns are facing, reflecting his motto: “In order to beat the team, you have to eat the team.” Meet the 2025 Cleveland Browns Fan of the Year.
Kent State Men's Basketball (12-3) moved to 3-0 in Mid-American Conference play on Tuesday night, defeating the Bowling Green Falcons by a final score of 96-93.
Kent State University announced today that women’s wrestling will become the athletics department’s 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addition to the Golden Flashes athletics lineup and a milestone for collegiate athletics in Ohio. Kent State becomes the first NCAA Division I institution in the state and fifth in the nation to sponsor women’s wrestling.
Kent State Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced today that Mark Carney has been named the 24th head football coach of the Golden Flashes, removing the interim tag he has held since April 2025.
Kent State erased an 18-point deficit to defeat Bowling Green 24-21 on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak in the rivalry series.
Kent State delivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.
Legendary baseball great and Kent State alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at Kent State's Schoonover Stadium.
More than a hundred former student-athletes, donors and professional golfers gathered for a special Golf Alumni reunion from Friday, Sept. 26, through Saturday, Sept. 27.
Kent State University unveiled the first full-size statue of baseball legend Thurman Munson, honoring the former Yankees captain and university alumnus who died in a plane crash at the height of his career.
Originally from Riverland, Australia, Kent State University punter Jake Stoeckel, a first-year exercise science major, made his American football debut at the start of this season.
Da'Realyst Clark's 100-yard kickoff return touchdown with 5:28 remaining lifted Kent State to a thrilling 21-17 victory over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. The dramatic win marked Kent State's first victory since September 16, 2023, when they defeated Central Connecticut State 38-10.
The Kent State Golden Flashes will open their 2025 football season Saturday when they host Merrimack College at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
Kent State University alumnus Antonio Gates was officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, delivering an emotional speech that highlighted his years as a Golden Flash and thanked the coaches who helped launch his improbable journey from college basketball to NFL stardom.