1987 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1987 Kent State Golden Flashes football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–4 5–3 Glen Mason 2nd Dix Stadium The 1987 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second and final season under head coach Glen Mason, the Golden Flashes compiled a 7–4 record (5–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 233 to 212.2016 Kent State Football Record Book Kent State University D8 October 4, 2016 http://kentstatesports.com/documents/2016/9/2/FALL_ASRB_football_2016.pdf1987 Kent State Golden Flashes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kent-state/1987-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included tailback Eric Wilkerson with 1,221 rushing yards, quarterback Tim Phillips with 1,625 passing yards, and wide receiver Eric Dye with 606 receiving yards.2016 Kent State Football Record Book, pp. D17–D19.1987 Kent State Golden Flashes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kent-state/1987.html Three Kent State players were selected as first-team All-MAC players: Wilkerson, Dye, and center Chip Curtis.2016 Kent State Football Record Book, p. D42. Schedule 1987 AP September 12 w y y Akron Rubber Bowl Akron, OH Wagon Wheel 27–23 35,187 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kent-state-lose/172082724/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent State loses QB in defeating Akron U 27–23 September 13, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com September 19 w y y Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 31–17 33,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal-jayhawk-football-cont/172332315/ The Salina Journal Jayhawk football continues tailspin September 20, 1987 November 15, 2023 Newspapers.com September 26 l Eastern Michigan Dix Stadium Kent, OH 21–23 17,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-goal-post-huro/172459609/ The Akron Beacon Journal Goal post, Hurons get best of Kent September 27, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 3 w Central Michigan Dix Stadium Kent, OH 24–21 10,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-kent-state-edges-centra/172460849/ The Plain Dealer Kent State edges Central Michigan October 4, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 10 l y Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN 23–24 8,125 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-ball-state-ends-7-ga/172460962/ The Courier-Journal Ball State ends 7-game losing skid October 11, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 w Western Michigan Dix Stadium Kent, OH 27–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-wilkerson-kent-s/172461107/ The Grand Rapids Press Wilkerson, Kent State trample WMU, 27–13 October 18, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 24 w y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH 24–10 16,742 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kent-dumps-ohio/172461215/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent dumps Ohio U on big fourth quarter October 25, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 31 w Toledo Dix Stadium Kent, OH 17–13 18,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-ksu-rallies-again/172461292/ The Plain Dealer KSU rallies again November 1, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 l y Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH Anniversary Award 20–30 20,612 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-bowling-green-wins-s/172461375/ Detroit Free Press Bowling Green wins, stays alive in MAC race November 8, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 w Miami (OH) Dix Stadium Kent, OH 14–10 12,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-kent-st-trips-u/172461476/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Kent St. trips up Redskins November 15, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com November 21 l y y Pittsburgh 19 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 5–28 35,472 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-pitt-rolls-to-285/172087444/ The Pittsburgh Press Pitt rolls to 28–5 win over Kent November 22, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com References Kent State Category:Kent State Golden Flashes football seasons Kent State Golden Flashes football