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

Best start of season DeShields was 16-for-25 passing for 189 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 26-13 win versus Ball State. He also had 13 rushes for 76 yards with one touchdown.

Impact DeShields combined for three touchdowns during Saturday's win over Ball State. The quarterback tossed touchdowns to Brandon White and Da'Realyst Clark while also taking one himself on the ground in the second quarter. Through four games, the Ohio native has 540 passing yards, 183 rushing yards, six total touchdowns and three interceptions.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

DeShields accounts for 3 TDs, Kent State tops Ball State 26-13 in MAC opener

Dru DeShields threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Kent State to a 26-13 win over Ball State in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Smith sets Ohio State career receiving mark as 6th-ranked Buckeyes roll past Kent State 59-3

Jeremiah Smith became Ohio State’s career receiving yardage leader, Ja’Kobi Jackson scored twice and the sixth-ranked Buckeyes rolled to a 59-3 victory over Kent State Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Subpar performance in loss DeShields was 6-for-15 passing for 35 yards and one interception during Saturday's 59-3 defeat against Ohio State.

Impact DeShields was unable to get anything going during a 56-point loss to Ohio State on Saturday. The quarterback failed to reach 100 passing yards for the second time this season. DeShields will look to bounce back next week as the Golden Flashes open MAC play against Ball State.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Rushes for two TDs in win DeShields completed 16 of 25 passes for 248 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 36-15 win against Wofford. He also had 10 rushes for 74 yards with two touc...

Impact After rushing for just three scores a season ago, DeShields accounted for two rushing touchdowns during their win Saturday. The quarterback threw for 248 yards and a touchdown, bouncing back from his previous start where he totaled just 63 yards against South Carolina. DeShields will look to carry the momentum over into the Golden Flashes' next matchup against Ohio State.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

DeShields has 3 TDs, defense dominates second half, Kent State tops Wofford 36-15

Dru DeShields threw for a touchdown and ran for two more scores, and Kent State dominated the second half for a 36-15 win over FCS Wofford

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Blanked in opener DeShields completed 12 of 20 passes for 63 yards during Saturday's 57-0 defeat against South Carolina. He also had three rushes for 27 yards.

Impact DeShields and the Golden Flashes were unable to get anything going during their season opener at South Carolina. The quarterback averaged just 3.2 yards per pass on 12 completions. DeShields will look to get his team on the board during their home opener next week against Wofford.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Western Michigan hoping continuity leads to a rare 2nd straight Mid-American Conference title run

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AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

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

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