The Golden Flashes are the football team of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. They compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the NCAA and play in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Kent State has won 1 conference title, securing the MAC championship in 1972. The Golden Flashes have won their division twice, in 2012 and 2021.
Several high profile coaches have started their careers as Golden Flashes, including renowned Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Lou Holtz, who has served as head coach at Notre Dame, North Carolina, and South Carolina, also played for Kent State.
Kent State maintains rivalries with other Ohio schools, particularly Akron and Bowling Green. The Golden Flashes play their home games at Dix Stadium, which has a capacity of 25,319.
