Kent State will continue MACtion on the road in Miami (OH) during the week

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11/12/2024 9:20:00 am

KENT – The Kent State Golden Flashes football team continues Mid-American Conference play this Wednesday evening, November 13th on the road against the Miami University Redhawks at 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.

Kent State is 18-52 all-time against Miami. The Golden Flashes last won 48-32 on November 10, 2012 at Yager Stadium. Since then, the RedHawks have won four straight home games in the series.

Ruel Tomlinson took over all QB reps last week against Ohio, becoming Kent State's first true freshman to earn a starting role at the position since No. 1-ranked Mylik Mitchell from Alabama in Week 4 of the 2016 season. Tomlinson was the third different starting QB the Golden Flashes have used this season. Devin Kargman started the first four games before a season-ending injury. Tommy Ulatowski Then the first four MAC games started.

Security Josh Baka made a career-high 18 tackles, including 12 solo stops, last week against the Bobcats. This is the most tackles by a KSU defender since Kevin Bourne had 21 tackles in the 2016 season finale.

Wide receiver Chrishon McCray has been one of the MAC's best pass catchers since conference play began. McCray caught 22 balls for 473 yards and 5 touchdowns in 5 MAC games. In last season's matchup against the RedHawk Secondary, McCray posted a career-best performance with 10 catches for 105 yards. Kent State was among the most disciplined teams in the country, ranking sixth among FBS teams in fewest penalty yards per game (32.44) and ninth in fewest penalty yards per game (4.33).

Following this Wednesday, Kent State will continue the Midweek MACtion on Tuesday, November 19th with the Wagon Wheel on the line as the Flashes host Akron. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m