Kent
Kent State
RECORD
3-5
CONFERENCE
Mid-American
PF / PA
119/244
Last 15 games
7-8 in the last 15 · 20.1 scored · 28.5 allowed WON 42-6 scored 42 · allowed 6 See game LOST 10-45 scored 10 · allowed 45 See game WON 24-21 scored 24 · allowed 21 See game LOST 13-17 scored 13 · allowed 17 See game WON 42-35 scored 42 · allowed 35 See game LOST 16-28 scored 16 · allowed 28 See game WON 35-31 scored 35 · allowed 31 See game LOST 0-57 scored 0 · allowed 57 See game WON 36-15 scored 36 · allowed 15 See game LOST 3-59 scored 3 · allowed 59 See game WON 26-13 scored 26 · allowed 13 See game LOST 10-13 scored 10 · allowed 13 See game LOST 7-38 scored 7 · allowed 38 See game LOST 2-29 scored 2 · allowed 29 See game WON 35-20 scored 35 · allowed 20 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
236-483-5
.329 since 1904
Best season
9-2
1973
10-win seasons
1
Latest 2012
Winning seasons
12
of 67 completed
Next games
Kent State vs 
Sacramento State
vs Sacramento State Kent State vs 
Bowling Green
vs Bowling Green Miami (OH) 
vs Kent State
vs Kent State Kent State vs 
Eastern Michigan
vs Eastern Michigan Roster
2
Nolan GoodQB10
Ethan ThanthanavongQB12
Dru DeShieldsQB14
Deante RuffinQB15
Gavin PeepsQB17
Cole MillerQB Season stats
Points per game14.9 13th
Points allowed30.5 10th
Total yards per game285.4 13th
Yards per play4.5 13th
Rush yards per game100.0 13th
Season
Unit
Offense
57 players
Defense
47 players
Special teams
7 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 39 |  Eli Tucker | PK |
| 49 |  Tommy Newcomb | PK |
| 96 |  Sean Leonard | PK |
| 42 |  Kolten Ford | P |
| 97 |  Jake Stoeckel | P |
| 41 |  Gus Goodell | LS |
| 48 |  Chase Mantooth | LS |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-10-17 FINAL L
Kent State 2 : 29
South Florida
2 : 29 South Florida 2026-09-19 FINAL L
Kent State 3 : 59
Ohio State
3 : 59 Ohio State 2026-09-12 FINAL W
Wofford 
15 : 36 Kent State
15 : 36 Kent State 2026-09-05 FINAL L
Kent State 0 : 57
South Carolina
0 : 57 South Carolina 
28The latest 12 games. Every season: Kent State record by year.
Upcoming
NOV 10 UPCOMING
Kent State vs Bowling Green
Game page vs Bowling Green Points per game
14.9
13th in the Mid-American
Points allowed
30.5
10th in the Mid-American
Total yards per game
285.4
13th in the Mid-American
Yards per play
4.5
13th in the Mid-American
Rush yards per game
100.0
13th in the Mid-American
Pass yards per game
185.4
8th in the Mid-American
First downs per game
16.1
11th in the Mid-American
Third-down rate
36.7%
8th in the Mid-American
Turnover margin
-4
10th in the Mid-American
Takeaways
8
7th in the Mid-American
Sacks
18
5th in the Mid-American
Sacks allowed
13
4th in the Mid-American
Penalty yards per game
67.3
8th in the Mid-American
Time of possession
30:51
4th in the Mid-American
Season by season
Record
3-5
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
14.9 / 30.5
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3-5 | 14.9 | 30.5 | In progress |
| 2025 | 5-7 | 21.3 | 33.6 | No bowl |
| 2024 | 0-12 | 13.9 | 44.1 | No bowl |
| 2023 | 1-11 | 14.7 | 34.6 | No bowl |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 28.4 | 29.0 | No bowl |
| 2021 | 7-7 | 33.0 | 36.3 | Lost Famous Idaho Potato Bowl |
| 2020 | 3-1 | 49.8 | 38.0 | No bowl |
| 2019 | 7-6 | 29.2 | 31.8 | Won TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FRISCO BOWL |
| 2018 | 2-10 | 23.9 | 36.7 | No bowl |
| 2017 | 2-10 | 12.8 | 35.1 | No bowl |
| 2016 | 3-9 | 20.6 | 28.7 | No bowl |
| 2015 | 3-9 | 13.1 | 26.1 | No bowl |
| 2014 | 2-9 | 16.4 | 29.0 | No bowl |
| 2013 | 4-8 | 20.8 | 26.9 | No bowl |
| 2012 | 11-3 | 33.1 | 24.5 | Lost GODADDY.com BOWL |
| 2011 | 5-7 | 17.1 | 24.3 | No bowl |
| 2010 | 5-7 | 21.3 | 22.9 | No bowl |
| 2009 | 5-7 | 19.3 | 22.4 | No bowl |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Kent State's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Deshields | QB | 54.7% | 93.0% | 21.0% | 63.1% |
| Brandon White | RB | 16.7% | 7.4% | 27.0% | 10.7% |
| Mason Blakemore | RB | 15.6% | 5.2% | 26.0% | 5.3% |
| Wayne Harris | WR | 12.1% | 25.2% | 0.4% | 16.4% |
| Jakorion Caffey | RB | 9.6% | 3.9% | 15.6% | 5.6% |
| Brendyn Smith | WR | 9.6% | 18.3% | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Deante Ruffin | QB | 8.9% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 11.8% |
| Nolan Good | QB | 8.1% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 11.8% |
| Da'Realyst Clark | WR | 8.0% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 11.5% |
| Donovan Delaney | RB | 6.9% | 1.2% | 12.8% | 4.2% |
| Ardell Banks | WR | 5.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| Hunter Hopperton | FB | 5.2% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Ayden Harris | RB | 4.8% | 0.0% | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Terik Mulder | TE | 3.3% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Jared Kelley | WR | 1.9% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Zy'Aire Fletcher | TE | 1.9% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Ethan Thanthanavong | QB | 1.9% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Matthew Maxey | WR | 1.8% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Jay Jay Etheridge | WR | 1.7% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Teaunn Hunter | WR | 1.6% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Tommy Arnold | TE | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
6.6
FBS average
6.4
Played
7.1
Remaining
5.5
2026 weekly schedule
A · 1 H · 2 A · 3 
H · 4 
H · 5 
A · 6 A · 7 
H · 8 A · 9 BYEWk 10
A · 11 H · 12 A · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Kent State 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | @ | 4 | Played |
| 2 | Wofford | vs | 4 | Played |
| 3 | Ohio State | @ | 12 | Played |
| 4 | Ball State | vs | 4 | Played |
| 5 | Ohio | vs | 9 | Played |
| 6 | Western Michigan | @ | 10 | Played |
| 7 | South Florida | @ | 9 | Played |
| 8 | Akron | vs | 5 | Played |
| 9 | Sacramento State | @ | 7 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Bowling Green | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Miami (OH) | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Eastern Michigan | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Kent State in?
Kent State plays in the Mid-American.
Has Kent State ever won a national championship?
No. Kent State has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Kent State head coach in 2026?
Mark Carney is the Kent State head coach for the 2026 season.