Overview
The Kent State Golden Flashes play Mid-American Conference football at Dix Stadium in northeast Ohio. A program with a long history dating to 1920, Kent State has had a modest championship record but has produced notable NFL talent and coaching alumni over the decades.
History & Legacy
Kent State first fielded a football team in 1920 and joined the Mid-American Conference in 1951. The Golden Flashes won their only MAC championship in 1972 under head coach Don James, who later went on to a Hall of Fame career at the University of Washington. Kent State has also produced NFL figures including quarterback Nick Saban's early coaching roots and running back James Harrison.
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ConferenceMid-American
Championships1 (1972)
School Founded1920
Home VenueDix Stadium
RivalsAkron (Wagon Wheel)
All-Time IconJulian Edelman — 3x Super Bowl champion
ColorsKent State blue and gold
MascotFlash the Golden Eagle