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Dru DeShields throws 5 TD passes, Kent State beats Akron 42-35 in OT

Dru DeShields threw touchdown passes to five different receivers, which included a 25-yarder to Ardell Banks on the first play of overtime, and Kent State beat Akron 42-35

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Clark scores on opening kickoff, DeShields throws 4 TDs in Kent State's 42-6 rout of UMass

Da’Realyst Clark scored on the opening kickoff and Dru DeShields threw four touchdown passes as Kent State routed Massachusetts, 42-6 on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Begins career Saturday Banks (undisclosed) participated in Kent's 23-17 loss Saturday against St. Francis (PA).

Impact Before transferring from Kentucky to Kent, Banks had never participated in game plays for UK or other colleges. But against St. Francis (PA), the wide receiver logged one snap, which commenced his collegiate career. Relatively sooner than later, Banks' objective will be to participate in pass plays that can help him record targets and receptions.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins career Saturday Banks (undisclosed) participated in Kent's 23-17 loss Saturday against St. Francis (PA).

Impact Before transferring from Kentucky to Kent, Banks had never participated in game plays for UK or other colleges. But against St. Francis (PA), the wide receiver logged one snap, which commenced his collegiate career. Relatively sooner than later, Banks' objective will be to participate in pass plays that can help him record targets and receptions.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Banks is listed as questionable for Kent State's matchup with St. Francis (PA).

Impact Banks has yet to see the field for the Golden Flashes, so his absence likely won't impact the Kent State offense all that much. If he can't go Banks' next chance to debut will come in Knoxville against Tennessee next week.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky WR Ardell Banks enters transfer portal Banks spent one season in Lexington.

APRIL 22, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM