Dru DeShields News, Rumors, Updates - Kent State Golden Flashes

Tosses two touchdowns in finale win DeShields completed 11 of 22 passes for 207 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Friday's 35-31 victory over Northern Illinois.

Impact DeShields reeled it back for the Golden Flashes' season finale, tossing two touchdowns in the second quarter and sneaking out a win. The starting quarterback will now close out his first season as a starter with solid numbers, and he led Kent State to a much better 5-7 (4-4 MAC) record than last year's winless season. DeShields completed 136 of 240 passes for 2,030 yards, 18 touchdowns and three interceptions across 11 games. He'll likely return to the squad next year, where he shouldn't have much competition for the QB1 role.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia has career-high 151 rushing yards, scores winning TD in Kent State's 35-31 win over NIU

Gavin Garcia rushed for a career-high 151 yards and the game-winning score as Kent State rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Northern Illinois, 35-31 on Friday in the season fi...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees drop-off after huge game DeShields completed 14 of 28 passes for 185 yards during Wednesday's 28-16 defeat to Central Michigan. He also had 10 rushes for negative eight yards with one touchdown.

Impact DeShields was heading into the home game against the Chippewas, coming off a huge performance, and he wasn't able to deliver again. The 6-foot-2 quarterback fortunately salvaged his performance with a rushing score, but he still threw for sub-200 yards for the seventh time this year. He'll aim to finish out his redshirt sophomore season with a win next Friday at NIU.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high performance in OT win DeShields completed 17 of 25 passes for 317 yards and five touchdowns during Tuesday's 42-35 overtime victory over Akron.

Impact DeShields finally put it all together in the high-scoring win over the Zips, and he recorded season-highs in almost every stat category. The 6-foot-2 quarterback dished out a whopping five touchdowns in the win, and he surpassed 300 yards for his first time this year. His performance would've been impressive even before the Golden Flashes went to overtime, but he also tacked on a 25-yard touchdown pass for the win after the fourth quarter. The first-year starter has now led his squad to a 3-3 record in the MAC, which is much better than the winless season they had last year.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

212 passing yards in loss DeShields completed 15 of 27 passes for 212 yards during Wednesday's 17-13 defeat versus Ball State. He also had five rushes for eight yards.

Impact DeShields threw for his best passing yard total since Week 3 against the Cardinals, but he was unable to find the end zone in the loss. The starting quarterback has been shaky so far this season, and the Golden Flashes' 3-6 record reflects that. He'll look to start a strong finish to the season at Akron next Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly-to-Anthony touchdown lifts Ball State to 17-13 win over Kent State

Kiael Kelly threw two touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score to tight end Kameron Anthony with about two minutes remaining, and Ball State defeated Kent State 17-13

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Serviceable performance in win DeShields was 13-for-22 passing for 160 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-21 win over Bowling Green. He also had five rushes for 15 yards.

Impact DeShields didn't finish with a flashy stat line in the eventual win over the Falcons, but he did enough to get the Flashes their second conference win. The starting quarterback has now thrown a touchdown in every game he's played this season, logged a completion percentage above 50 in his last three games. He'll look to maybe uptick his passing yardage against Ball State after Kent's bye.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Da'Realyst Clark finds Wayne Harris on trick play for late TD as Kent State tops Bowling Green 24-21

Da’Realyst Clark found Wayne Harris wide open in the end zone on a wide receiver pass with 3:15 remaining and Kent State held off Bowling Green 24-21 on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Silenced in blowout loss DeShields was 12-for-23 passing for 159 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 45-10 loss to Toledo.

Impact DeShields couldn't do much against the Rockets, throwing for just 159 yards and canceling out his one touchdown with an interception. The starting quarterback luckily still shined against UMass in the previous week, so his role should be steady at least now. He'll take on a less menacing Bowling Green squad next Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday DeShields is starting Saturday's game at Toledo, SB Nation reports.

Impact DeShields, who was questionable prior to kickoff due to an undisclosed injury, is starting Saturday's game. Since his injury was never disclosed, it's hard to tell if he will be limited at all.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday DeShields (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Toledo.

Impact DeShields' status for Saturday's game is in question after popping up on the injury report. It's currently unclear what injury he's dealing with. If he's unable to go, Nolan Good would likely be in line to start.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four touchdowns in blowout win DeShields completed 10 of 18 passes for 148 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 42-6 win against Massachusetts.

Impact DeShields completed just 10 passes in the win over the Minutemen, but four of them were touchdowns. The 6-foot-2 quarterback also led the Golden Flashes to their first conference win of the season. He'll aim to stay hot as they travel to Toledo next Saturday.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Active Saturday DeShields (undisclosed) is active during Saturday's game against UMass, SB Nationreports.

Impact DeShields, who was designated as questionable ahead of kickoff, is in the game for the Golden Flashes. The 6-foot-2 redshirt freshman quarterback will look to get Kent State back on track in his return to action.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday DeShields (undisclosed) is active during Saturday's game against UMass, SB Nationreports.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Week 7 DeShields (undisclosed) has been designated as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against UMass.

Impact DeShields, who was termed a healthy scratch during last week's loss against Oklahoma, has been listed as questionable for the Golden Flashes. The 6-foot-2 redshirt freshman quarterback has appeared in four games this season, throwing for 642 yards (44-of-75), five touchdowns and one interception, adding on 52 yards and two scores with his legs. If DeShields is ultimately unable to suit up, Davin Kargman would likely continue to start for Kent State.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch in Norman DeShields (undisclosed) was a healthy scratch in Kent State's 44-0 loss to Oklahoma, per StorminInNorman.com.

Impact DeShields was apparently fully healthy for Kent State's clash with Oklahoma, but the Golden Flashes, sensing the impending bloodbath, elected to not play their starting quarterback to protect him from any potential injury that would jeopardize his availability for conference play. Kent State's odds of winning were slim to none, but waving the white flag by benching arguably your best player is a shocking move nonetheless. With UMass up next this Saturday, expect DeShields to make his return.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kent State makes bizarre QB decision vs. Oklahoma Dru DeShields healthy scratch vs. Sooners

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Ruled out Saturday DeShields (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact DeShields will be forced to sit out this matchup as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He will look to get back on the field for next week's game against UMass. CJ Montes will get the start under center.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout DeShields completed 9 of 18 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 66-10 defeat versus Florida State.

Impact DeShields couldn't do much in the blowout loss to the Seminoles, but his final stat line could've been much worse. The newly-named starter's performance against Florida State should not affect his seating too much yet. Nonetheless, he will need to be sharp at Oklahoma this upcoming week before conference play starts.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout DeShields completed 9 of 18 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 66-10 defeat versus Florida State.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos leads No. 7 Florida St, which has school-record 498 rushing yards in rout of Kent St

Tommy Castellanos passed for 205 yards and had two of No. 7 Florida State’s eight rushing touchdowns in a 66-10 rout of Kent State

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 7 Florida State enjoying impressive turnaround heading into matchup with Kent State

Florida State went 2-10 last year and ranked 131st in scoring offense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Two total touchdowns in blowout DeShields was 7-for-15 passing for 116 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 62-14 loss versus Texas Tech. He also had six rushes for 22 yards with one touchdown.

Impact DeShields ended up producing solid output even in the loss to the Red Raiders, with two total touchdowns and a couple less passing yards than last week. The redshirt freshman still split snaps with quarterback CJ Montes, but DeShields was on the field more and ended up playing much better. It's unknown what approach quarterback-wise the Golden Flashes will utilize next week in the team's conference opener against Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Garcia has career-high 151 rushing yards, scores winning TD in Kent State's 35-31 win over NIU

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

Kelly-to-Anthony touchdown lifts Ball State to 17-13 win over Kent State

Da'Realyst Clark finds Wayne Harris on trick play for late TD as Kent State tops Bowling Green 24-21

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

Castellanos leads No. 7 Florida St, which has school-record 498 rushing yards in rout of Kent St

No. 7 Florida State enjoying impressive turnaround heading into matchup with Kent State