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Saturday 2026-09-26 12:00 · Dix Stadium
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Kent State defeated Ball State 26-13 on 2026-09-26 in both teams' MAC opener. Dru DeShields led the Golden Flashes with three total touchdowns (2 passing, 1 rushing). Both teams entered at 1-2 after struggling in non-conference play. No roster changes or availability issues were reported for either team.

read 2026-09-27 01:06 UTC · quiet week

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KENT Ball State Cardinals vs. Kent State Golden Flashes: Full Highlights
Ball State Cardinals vs. Kent State Golden Flashes: Full Highlights
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2026-09-26
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— Dru DeShields threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Kent State to a 26-13 win over Kent State in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.
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KENT Kent State hosts Ball State in MAC play
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— Jeremiah Smith became Ohio State's career receiving yardage leader, Ja’Kobi Jackson scored twice and the sixth-ranked Buckeyes rolled to a 59-3 victory over Kent State on Saturday.
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— Dru DeShields threw for a touchdown and ran for two more scores, and Kent State dominated the second half for a 36-15 win over FCS Wofford on Saturday.
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