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The 2023 Kent State Golden Flashes football team represented Kent State University as a member of the Mid-American Conference in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Flashes were led by former Minnesota assistant head coach Kenni Burns in his first year as Kent State's head coach.[1] They played their home games at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio.[2] They finished the season 1–11 and 0–8 in conference play[3] to finish with the worst record in college football. The Kent State Golden Flashes football team drew an average home attendance of 9,511 in 2023.[4]

ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record1–11 (0–8 MAC)
Headcoach
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2023 Kent State Golden Flashes football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record1–11 (0–8 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMatt Johnson (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorMatt Limegrover (1st season)
Offensive schemeUp-tempo spread
Defensive coordinatorDave Duggan (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumDix Stadium
Seasons
← 2022
2024 →
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2023 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Miami (OH) xy$ 7–1  11–3 
Ohio 6–2  10–3 
Bowling Green 5–3  7–6 
Buffalo 3–5  3–9 
Akron 1–7  2–10 
Kent State 0–8  1–11 
West Division
Toledo xy 8–0  11–3 
Northern Illinois 5–3  7–6 
Eastern Michigan 4–4  6–7 
Central Michigan 3–5  5–7 
Ball State 3–5  4–8 
Western Michigan 3–5  4–8 
Championship: Miami (OH) 23, Toledo 14
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
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Preseason

Preseason poll

On July 20, the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. Kent State was picked to finish last in the East.[5]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 317:00 p.m.at UCF*
FS1L 6–5644,088
September 94:00 p.m.at Arkansas*
SECNL 6–2873,173
September 1612:00 p.m.Central Connecticut (FCS)*
ESPN+W 38–1010,731
September 2310:30 p.m.at Fresno State*
CBSSNL 10–5338,728
September 302:30 p.m.Miami (OH)
  • Dix Stadium
  • Kent, OH
ESPN+L 3–2313,598
October 73:30 p.m.at Ohio
ESPN+L 17–4222,945
October 1412:00 p.m.at Eastern Michigan
CBSSNL 14–2818,443
October 213:30 p.m.Buffalodagger
  • Dix Stadium
  • Kent, OH
ESPN+L 6–2411,735
November 17:30 p.m.at Akron
ESPNUL 27–318,113
November 87:00 p.m.Bowling Green
  • Dix Stadium
  • Kent, OH
CBSSNL 19–496,065
November 182:00 p.m.at Ball State
ESPN+L 3–348,554
November 2512:00 p.m.Northern Illinois
  • Dix Stadium
  • Kent, OH
ESPN+L 27–375,427
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Game summaries

At UCF

See also: 2023 UCF Knights football team
Kent State Golden Flashes at UCF Knights
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Flashes 3 0 306
Knights 14 14 141456
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at FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orlando, Florida

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Game information
First Quarter
  • UCF: Xavier Townsend 9-yard touchdown pass from John Rhys Plumlee (Colton Boomer Kick), 10:56
  • UCF: John Rhys Plumlee 17-yard touchdown run (Colton Boomer Kick), 6:07
  • Kent State: Andrew Glass 45-yard field goal, 3:20
Second Quarter
  • UCF: Jordan McDonald 2-yard touchdown run (Colton Boomer Kick), 8:46
  • UCF: Alec Holler 18-yard touchdown pass from John Rhys Plumlee (Colton Boomer Kick), 0:42
Third Quarter
  • UCF: R.J. Harvey 50-yard touchdown pass from John Rhys Plumlee (Colton Boomer Kick), 10:37
  • UCF: R.J. Harvey 48-yard touchdown run (Colton Boomer Kick), 4:07
  • Kent State: Andrew Glass 43-yard field goal, 0:49
Fourth Quarter
  • UCF: Mark-Antony Richards 7-yard touchdown run (Colton Boomer Kick), 7:26
  • UCF: Demarkcus Bowman 5-yard touchdown (Colton Boomer Kick), 0:54
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More information Statistics, KENT ...
StatisticsKENTUCF
First downs1532
Total yards240723
Rushing yards95389
Passing yards145334
Turnovers13
Time of possession28:3431:26
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kent StatePassingMichael Alaimo12/31, 145 yards, INT
RushingGavin Garcia18 rushes, 45 yards
ReceivingChrishon McCray3 receptions, 61 yards
UCFPassingJohn Rhys Plumlee22/30, 281 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJohnny Richardson12 rushes, 100 yards
ReceivingXavier Townsend5 receptions, 81 yards, TD
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At Arkansas

See also: 2023 Arkansas Razorbacks football team
Kent State Golden Flashes at Arkansas Razorbacks
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Flashes 3 3 006
Razorbacks 7 7 7728
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at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium • Fayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: September 9
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT / 4:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: northeast 8 mph (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 73,173
  • Referee: Scott Walker
  • TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal, Derek Mason, and Taylor Davis
  • Box score, Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (3:24) Kent State – Andrew Glass 48-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 6:52; Kent State 3–0)
  • (1:12) Arkansas – Antonio Grier 25-yard interception return (Arkansas 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (6:29) Kent State – Andrew Glass 38-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 5:48; Arkansas 7–6)
  • (2:20) Arkansas – Andrew Armstrong 5-yard pass from KJ Jefferson, Cam Little kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:09; Arkansas 14–6)
Third quarter
  • (5:50) Arkansas – Rashod Dubinion 1-yard rush, Cam Little kick (Drive: 12 plays, 91 yards, 6:28; Arkansas 21–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:16) Arkansas – Andrew Armstrong 9-yard pass from KJ Jefferson, Cam Little kick (Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 7:54; Arkansas 28–6)
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More information Statistics, KENT ...
StatisticsKENTARK
First downs1419
Total yards200308
Rushing yards26172
Passing yards174136
Turnovers10
Time of possession27:4432:16
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kent StatePassingMichael Alaimo11/17, 174 yards, INT
RushingGavin Garcia18 rushes, 68 yards
ReceivingTrell Harris4 receptions, 78 yards
ArkansasPassingKJ Jefferson13/19, 136 yards, 2 TD
RushingAJ Green15 rushes, 82 yards
ReceivingIsaac TeSlaa3 receptions, 51 yards
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Central Connecticut

See also: 2023 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football team
Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Kent State Golden Flashes – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 0 0 01010
Golden Flashes 14 7 17038
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at Dix Stadium • Kent, Ohio

  • Date: September 16
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 10,731
  • Referee: William Williams
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box score, Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • KENT – Gavin Garcia 2-yard run (Andrew Glass kick), 9:57. Golden Flashes 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 4:56.
  • KENT – Trell Harris 40-yard pass from Michael Alaimo (Andrew Glass kick), 5:21. Golden Flashes 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:20.

Second quarter

  • KENT – Gavin Garcia 25-yard run (Andrew Glass kick), 6:58. Golden Flashes 21–0. Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, 0:57.

Third quarter

  • KENT – Michael Alaimo 3-yard run (Andrew Glass kick), 10:27. Golden Flashes 28–0. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:05.
  • KENT – Andrew Glass 24-yard field goal, 7:24. Golden Flashes 31–0. Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 2:53.
  • KENT – Jaylen Thomas 23-yard run (Andrew Glass kick), 2:28. Golden Flashes 38–0. Drive: 7 plays, 94 yards, 2:43.

Fourth quarter

  • CCSU – Jake Barnum 22-yard field goal, 11:08. Golden Flashes 38–3. Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:13.
  • CCSU – Ricky Ortega 17-yard run (Jake Barnum kick), 2:04. Golden Flashes 38–10. Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:57.
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUKENT
First downs1020
Total yards153467
Rushing yards103295
Passing yards50172
Turnovers21
Time of possession26:2133:39
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingMatt Jenner4/14, 40 yards, 2 INT
RushingDavion Johnson5 rushes, 35 yards
ReceivingMichael Plaskon1 reception, 15 yards
Kent StatePassingMichael Alaimo12/16, 172 yards, TD, INT
RushingGavin Garcia21 rushes, 125 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTrell Harris3 receptions, 94 yards, TD
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Buffalo

See also: 2023 Buffalo Bulls football team
Buffalo Bulls (2–5) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (1–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 7 7 3724
Golden Flashes 6 0 006
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at Dix Stadium • Kent, Ohio

  • Date: October 21, 2023
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: 51 °F (11 °C); Cloudy; Wind at W13 MPH
  • Game attendance: 11,735
  • Referee: Matt Packowski
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First quarter
  • KENT – (6:16) Andrew Glass 38-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:48; Kent State 3–0)
  • KENT – (4:31) Andrew Glass 37-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:26; Kent State 6–0)
  • UB – (6:21) Andrew Schnackenberg 2-yard pass from Cole Snyder, Alex McNulty kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:27; Buffalo 7–6)
Second quarter
  • UB – (9:56) Ron Cook 1-yard run, Alex McNulty kick (Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 5:34; Buffalo 14–6)
Third quarter
  • UB – (11:55) Alex McNulty 53-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 2:57; Buffalo 17–6)
Fourth quarter
  • UB – (5:54) Al-Jay Henderson 2-yard run, Alex McNulty kick (Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 4:29; Buffalo 24–6)
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More information Statistics, UB ...
Statistics UB KENT
First downs1510
Plays–yards67–33161–164
Rushes–yards34–13635–86
Passing yards19578
Passing: comp–att–int18–33–112–26–1
Turnovers
Time of possession31:5827:53
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Buffalo PassingCole Snyder18/33, 195 yards, TD, INT
RushingJacqez Barksdale10 carries, 85 yards
ReceivingMarlyn Johnson5 receptions, 64 yards
Kent State PassingMichael Alaimo7/14, 51 yards
RushingJaylen Thomas17 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingChrishon McCray5 receptions, 52 yards
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At Akron

See also: 2023 Akron Zips football team and Wagon Wheel (trophy)
Kent State Golden Flashes at Akron Zips – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Flashes 6 14 7027
Zips 7 3 02131
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at InfoCision Stadium • Akron, Ohio

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 8,113
  • TV: ESPNU
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Game information
First quarter
  • (6:21) KENT – Tommy Ulatowski 5-yard run (Andrew Glass kick failed) (Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 2:14; Kent State 6-0)
  • (1:48) AKR - Daniel George 14-yard pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Owen Wiley kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:26, Akron 7-6)
Second quarter
  • (9:36) KENT – Crishon McCray 36-yard pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:19; Kent State 13-7)
  • (6:50) AKR - Owen Wiley 2-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:39; Kent State 13-10)
  • (0:38) KENT – Luke Floriea 19-yard pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:04; Kent State 20-7)
Third quarter
  • (0:38) KENT – Crishon McCray 27-yard pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 1:25; Kent State 27-7)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:12) AKR - Jasaiah Gathings 22-yard pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Owen Wiley kick) (Drive: 16 plays, 87 yards, 6:32, Kent State 27-17)
  • (3:32) AKR - Lorenzo Lingard 37-yard run (Owen Wiley kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 1:29, Kent State 27-24)
  • (0:26) AKR - JJeff Undercuffler Jr. 5-yard run (Owen Wiley kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 2:43, Akron 31-27)
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More information Statistics, KENT ...
StatisticsKENTAKR
First downs1622
Total yards346393
Rushing yards11795
Passing yards229298
Turnovers00
Time of possession30:0829:52
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kent StatePassingTommy Ulatowski15/23, 229 yards, 3 TD
RushingJaylen Thomas14 rushes, 36 yards
ReceivingCrishon McCray6 receptions, 161 yards, 2 TD
AkronPassingJeff Undercuffler Jr.23/39, 298 yards, 2 TD
RushingLorenzo Lingard22 rushes, 106 yards, TD
ReceivingDaniel George9 receptions, 104 yards, TD
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Bowling Green

See also: 2023 Bowling Green Falcons football team and Anniversary Award
Bowling Green Falcons at Kent State Golden Flashes – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Falcons 14 14 02149
Golden Flashes 3 3 7619
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at Dix Stadium • Kent, Ohio

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 53 °F (12 °C) • Wind: E 8 mph (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 6,065
  • Referee: Andrew Speciale
  • TV: CBSSN
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Game information
First quarter
  • (08:58) KENT – Andrew Glass 48-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 39 yards, 5:56; Kent State 3-0)
  • (02:01) BGSU – Camden Orth 1-yard run (Alan Anaya kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:49; Bowling Green 7-3)
  • (00:16) BGSU – Harold Fannin Jr. 47-yard pass from Connor Bazelak (Alan Anaya kick) (Drive: 1 play, 47 yards, :09; Bowling Green 14-3)
Second quarter
  • (11:39) KENT – Andrew Glass 32-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:30;Bowling Green 14-6)
  • (05:18) BGSU – Ta'ron Keith 45-yard pass from Camden Orth (Alan Anaya kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:20;Bowling Green 21-6)
  • (00:51) BGSU – Camden Orth 2-yard run (Alan Anaya kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:24; Bowling Green 28-6)
Third quarter
  • (05:00) KENT – Hayden Junker 21-yard pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 32 yards, :54; Bowling Green 28-13)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:55) BGSU – Ta'ron Keith 2-yard run (Alan Anaya kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:05; Bowling Green 35-13)
  • (07:36) KENT – Jaylen Thomaas 2-yard run (run failed) (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 2:38; Bowling Green 35-19)
  • (05:00) BGSU – Jaison Patterson 3-yard run (Alan Anaya kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:25; Bowling Green 42-19)
  • (02:01) BGSU – Lucian Anderson III 1-yard run (Alan Anaya kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 1:17; Bowling Green 49-19)
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More information Statistics, BGSU ...
StatisticsBGSUKENT
First downs1820
Total yards476358
Rushing yards19074
Passing yards286284
Turnovers12
Time of possession30:2929:31
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassingConnor Bazelak13/19, 188 yards, TD, INT
RushingTa'ron Keith9 rushes, 103 yards, TD
ReceivingTa'ron Keith8 receptions, 130 yards, TD
Kent StatePassingTommy Ulatowski23/40, 284 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJaylen Thomas18 rushes, 73 yards, TD
ReceivingLuke Floriea9 receptions, 95 yards
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