For the first time in what seems like forever, Kent State enters a football season with momentum. Coming off of last years’ 51-41 victory over Utah State in the Frisco Bowl, the Golden Flashes enter 2020 with confidence and a sense of purpose, and there is a feeling that the program is on the cusp of a breakthrough. What has to happen this year for Sean Lewis and company to take the next step and challenge for the conference crown? Let’s break it down.

Can Dustin Crum keep it up?

Crum came out of nowhere last year to be one of the best QB’s in the Group of Five and was a major reason for Kent State’s late season turnaround.