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In the sports realm, the Kent State Golden Flashes football squad is set to represent Kent State University at the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season, battling under the banner of the Mid-American Conference. The Golden Flashes team carries the weight of their university’s reputation on their shoulders. Assembled on their home turf at the Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio, the members of the team are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting season.
In the heart of the action, guiding the Golden Flashes through their foreseeable encounters is the head coach, Kenni Burns. Having completed his first year as head coach, Burns is no stranger to the game’s intricate strategies and is primed to lead his team into his second year of dynamic leadership.
Well ahead of the season, on the 19th of July, the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. The results were disheartening, placing Kent State at the bottom of the conference’s list with no votes in favor of them to win the MAC Championship. Undeterred, the Golden Flashes remain intent on tackling the forthcoming challenges with tenacity.
The Golden Flashes had their share of memorable moments, all occurring on various battlefields, all contributing to the wealth of their legacy. The team has been part of electrifying showdowns at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN, and even Beaver Stadium, State College, PA. Each of these occasions narrates a chapter of their relentless endeavor.
With the Golden Flashes, it’s always a team effort – standout individuals contribute to the shining constellation. Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski demonstrated this by executing a career-high 345 yards with three touchdowns under his belt in a homecoming loss. Despite being tied 21-21 with the Eagles in the third quarter, Kent State has not had a leading position through the first five games.
Among the star contributors on the field, wide receiver Chrishon McCray made his mark. McCray delivered a smashing career-high performance by grabbing 213 receiving yards on just eight receptions, completing three touchdowns. His incredible showcase clinched him the well-deserved title of MAC Offensive Player of the Week. In a subsequent event, quarterback Tommy Ulatowski once again upped his game and marked his second consecutive week of smashing records. He marked a career-high of 394 yards and four touchdowns, completing 17 of his 36 attempts.
Optimism and hard work fuel the Golden Flashes. Despite the absence of scoring plays at the Doyt Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH and the Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan, they hardly let it rock their spirit. They soldier on, ready to face their future challenges head-on, be it at the Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio, their home base Dix Stadium or the UB Stadium, Amherst, NY.
Each time the Golden Flashes take to the field, they are playing not just for themselves but their esteemed university. The 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season is yet another chance for them to demonstrate their unyielding spirit, and they will approach each game with determination and heart, regardless of the preseason predictions.