The Flashes bounced back and forth in the tunnel as their introduction was played on the scoreboard.
The crowd was on their feet in anticipation for the Flashes to take the field. There was extra energy in the crowd for a reason: Homecoming.
The Flashes tried to come back after a four-game losing streak to give the home fans a win for Homecoming.
Kent State started fast defensively with an interception from defensive back Elvis Hines, which put the Flashes in Miami territory.
With quarterback Dustin Crum starting for the Flashes over George Bollas, they stalled on the first series and were held to a long field goal attempt.