Kent State coach Sean Lewis comforts quarterback Woody Barrett as he walks off the field after Barrett was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct during a a touchdown celebration during Kent State’s game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24.
Carter E. AdamsKent State (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) had a balanced offensive attack, but nine second half penalties and Ohio (3-2, 1-0 MAC) quarterback Nathan Rourke were the difference in the final outcome.
The Flashes led for 58 minutes and 32 seconds.
Junior running back Justin Rankin, freshman wide receiver Isaiah McKoy and sophomore quarterback Woody Barrett were key contributors from the first snap.