Kent State could not afford another slip-up. The Golden Flashes are in the midst of one of the most prosperous eras in program history, capturing a bowl victory and a conference championship appearance in their first three-year stretch without a losing record since 1972-74.
But the team entered Wednesday night’s rivalry game at Bowling Green with a 3-6 record. In order to sustain the bowl eligibility streak, Kent State needed to deliver, and the Golden Flashes left zero doubt by annihilating the Falcons on the road, 40-6.
“It’s a great shot of life for everyone in the organization,” Kent State head coach Sean Lewis said.