KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES NEWS

Cade Wolford - Logs 96 scrimmage yards in finale Wolford totaled one reception (on three targets) for 44 yards and two rushes for 52 yards during Friday's 35-31 win versus Northern Illinois.

Impact Wolford recorded just one catch for the fourth straight game, but he saw an elevated rushing role. The redshirt freshman logged his highest rush total of the season in the finale, and he also surpassed 90 scrimmage yards for the third time. He'll now close out the campaign with 19 catches for 509 yards and seven touchdowns, along with 12 rushes for 97 yards and one score. Wolford will head into the 2026 season with three years of eligibility remaining.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Da'Shawn Martin - Reaches 91 yards in finale win Martin reeled in all three targets for 91 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 35-31 victory against Northern Illinois.

Impact Martin was a deep-threat force in the win over the Huskies, leading his team in yardage and recording a second-quarter touchdown. The 6-foot pass catcher will now close out his sophomore season as the Flashes' leading wide receiver. He logged 33 catches for 507 yards and four touchdowns across 11 games, which are all career highs. Martin will now have two years of eligibility to do with as he pleases, and he should remain Kent State's WR1 if he stays with the squad.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Garcia - Records season-high showing in win Garcia compiled 24 carries for 151 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 35-31 win over Northern Illinois.

Impact Garcia saw his highest rush total in the close win over the Huskies, and he converted it into season-high numbers. The starting running back not only surpassed 100 yards for the first time this campaign, but he also punched in his third score. The 5-foot-7 ball carrier will now close out his redshirt junior season with record numbers, rushing 146 times for 647 yards and three touchdowns. With his totals in each category increasing each season since 2022, he'll aim to do the same in the 2026 campaign, hopefully with the Flashes once again.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dru DeShields - 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Kent State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 28, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Kent State Golden Flashes game, Friday, Nov. 28.

NOVEMBER 28 • Data Skrive

Northern Illinois vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 28, 2025

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NOVEMBER 25 • Data Skrive

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NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Dru DeShields - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Jahzae Kimbrough - Available Wednesday night Kimbrough (undisclosed) is good to go for Kent State's clash with Central Michigan.

Impact Kimbrough didn't play against Akron in Week 12, but the backup halfback will be available once again against the Chippewas. He has 95 yards on 38 carries this fall.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Kent State vs. Central Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 19, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Central Michigan Chippewas game, Wednesday, Nov. 19.

NOVEMBER 19 • Data Skrive

Central Michigan vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 19, 2025

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NOVEMBER 17 • Data Skrive

Da'Realyst Clark - Reels in 89-yard touchdown in win Clark reeled in their only target for 89 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 42-35 overtime victory over Akron.

Impact Clark hasn't been very involved in the Flashes' passing offense this season, and he wasn't out there much against the Zips. With that being said, he made the most of his one target with an 89-yard score. The junior pass catcher remains a boom-or-bust option at this later point in the season, and there's a good chance this output was an anomaly. He'll look to stay involved against Central Michigan next Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Wolford - Grabs deep touchdown in win Wolford reeled in their only target for 43 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 42-35 overtime win against Akron.

Impact Wolford registered just one target in the high-scoring win over the Zips, but he made the most of it with a 43-yard touchdown. While the redshirt freshman wide receiver hasn't garnered the highest volume out of the Flashes' pass catchers this season, he's been a sneaky deep threat and scoring machine. He leads Kent State in receiving touchdowns with seven on the year.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Da'Shawn Martin - Catches touchdown in win Martin posted four receptions (on eight targets) for 71 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 42-35 overtime victory versus Akron.

Impact Martin logged his second-highest yardage total of the season in the win over the Zips, and he tacked on his third touchdown of the year. The sophomore wide receiver now holds a 27-364-3 line through nine games this season. He'll look to stay involved in the Flashes' passing attack versus Central Michigan next Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dru DeShields - 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Jahzae Kimbrough - Out vs. Akron Kimbrough (undisclosed) won't play against the Zips on Tuesday night.

Impact Kimbrough has 38 carries for 95 yards this season and three catches for 23 yards, but he's averaged just 2.5 touches per game over the last four outings. Thus, his absence shouldn't impact the Kent State offense that much.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Terik Mulder - Available Tuesday night Mulder (undisclosed) is available for Kent State on Tuesday night against Akron.

Impact Mulder's name isn't on the Golden Flashes' injury report, so the starting tight end is good to go Tuesday night. Mulder has 10 grabs for 117 yards and two touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wayne Harris - Season-high 87 yards in loss Harris totaled five receptions (on seven targets) for 87 yards during Wednesday's 17-13 loss to Ball State.

Impact Harris has had extremely volatile output with the struggles of the Golden Flashes' offense so far this season, but he finally passed 50 receiving yards in the loss to the Cardinals. The redshirt freshman has now brought in nine receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown in his last two showings. He'll look to stay involved in Kent State's final stretch of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Akron vs. Kent State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 11, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes game, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 11 • Data Skrive

Akron vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 11, 2025

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NOVEMBER 10 • Data Skrive

Dru DeShields - 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Terik Mulder - Out Wednesday Mulder (undisclosed) will not play in Wednesday's game against Ball State.

Impact Mulder will miss back-to-back games as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. The redshirt junior tight end will hope to get back on the field for Tuesday's clash with Akron.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE