Kent
Kent State
RECORD
2-3
CONFERENCE
Mid-American
PF / PA
75/157
Last 15 games
6-9 in the last 15 · 19.7 scored · 32.1 allowed LOST 28-31 scored 28 · allowed 31 See game LOST 10-66 scored 10 · allowed 66 See game LOST 0-44 scored 0 · allowed 44 See game 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
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
235-481-5
.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 
Western Michigan
vs Western Michigan Kent State vs 
South Florida
vs South Florida Akron 
vs Kent State
vs Kent State Kent State vs 
Sacramento State
vs Sacramento State Kent State vs 
Bowling Green
vs Bowling Green Miami (OH) 
vs Kent State
vs Kent State Roster
2Nolan GoodQB10Ethan ThanthanavongQB12Dru DeShieldsQB14Deante RuffinQB15Gavin PeepsQB17Cole MillerQB Season stats
Points per game15.0 12th
Points allowed31.4 10th
Total yards per game276.2 12th
Yards per play4.5 12th
Rush yards per game116.0 9th
Season
Unit
Offense
57 playersDefense
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
2026-10-03 FINAL L
Ohio 
13 : 10 Kent State
13 : 10 Kent State 2026-09-26 FINAL W
Ball State 
13 : 26 Kent State
13 : 26 Kent State 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 2025-11-28 FINAL W
Kent State 35 : 31
Northern Illinois
35 : 31 Northern Illinois 2025-11-19 FINAL L
Central Michigan 
28 : 16 Kent State
28 : 16 Kent State 2025-11-05 FINAL L
Kent State 13 : 17 Ball State
13 : 17 Ball State 
6The latest 12 games. Every season: Kent State record by year.
Upcoming
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Kent State vs Sacramento State
Game page vs Sacramento State NOV 17 UPCOMING
Miami (OH) vs Kent State
Game page vs Kent State NOV 24 UPCOMING
Kent State vs 
Eastern Michigan
Game page vs Eastern Michigan Points per game
15.0
12th in the Mid-American
Points allowed
31.4
10th in the Mid-American
Total yards per game
276.2
12th in the Mid-American
Yards per play
4.5
12th in the Mid-American
Rush yards per game
116.0
9th in the Mid-American
Pass yards per game
160.2
10th in the Mid-American
First downs per game
15.0
12th in the Mid-American
Third-down rate
39.2%
5th in the Mid-American
Turnover margin
-3
9th in the Mid-American
Takeaways
6
4th in the Mid-American
Sacks
11
2nd in the Mid-American
Sacks allowed
5
3rd in the Mid-American
Penalty yards per game
73.0
13th in the Mid-American
Time of possession
31:45
1st in the Mid-American
Season by season
Record
2-3
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
15.0 / 31.4
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2-3 | 15.0 | 31.4 | 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 | 50.0% | 90.3% | 19.8% | 58.0% |
| Brandon White | RB | 15.9% | 7.5% | 24.0% | 8.6% |
| Mason Blakemore | RB | 15.0% | 6.0% | 23.4% | 6.2% |
| Donovan Delaney | RB | 10.5% | 2.2% | 17.9% | 6.3% |
| Jakorion Caffey | RB | 10.2% | 4.1% | 15.1% | 4.5% |
| Da'Realyst Clark | WR | 10.2% | 22.4% | 1.2% | 14.8% |
| Deante Ruffin | QB | 8.9% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 11.8% |
| Wayne Harris | WR | 8.0% | 18.7% | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Nolan Good | QB | 7.3% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Ardell Banks | WR | 6.0% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 10.6% |
| Hunter Hopperton | FB | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 8.6% |
| Ayden Harris | RB | 4.8% | 0.0% | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Brendyn Smith | WR | 4.1% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Terik Mulder | TE | 3.3% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Zy'Aire Fletcher | TE | 2.4% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| Jared Kelley | WR | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Jay Jay Etheridge | WR | 2.0% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ethan Thanthanavong | QB | 1.9% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Teaunn Hunter | WR | 1.8% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Matthew Maxey | WR | 1.8% | 4.5% | 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
6.6
Remaining
6.6
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 | Upcoming |
| 7 | South Florida | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
| 8 | Akron | vs | 5 | Upcoming |
| 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.