Kent State ushered in the Kenni Burns era under the lights at the Bounce House last Thursday night. The result on the final scoreboard was anything but desired, as the Golden Flashes were pulverized by a heavily-favored UCF in 56-6 fashion. But with a young and inexperienced roster and a first-time head coach, gaining experience was the most essential part of last Thursday’s opener. Now, Kent State looks to channel what it learned in Orlando into another tough environment in Fayetteville, AR.
Arkansas is sitting on the fringe of the AP Poll, three spots away from a coveted ranking.