1985 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1985 Kent State Golden Flashes football Mid-American Conference MAC 3–8 2–6 Dick Scesniak 3rd Dix Stadium The 1985 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Dick Scesniak, the Golden Flashes compiled a 3–8 record (2–6 against MAC opponents), finished in ninth place in the MAC, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 277 to 212.2016 Kent State Football Record Book Kent State University D8 October 5, 2016 http://kentstatesports.com/documents/2016/9/2/FALL_ASRB_football_2016.pdf1985 Kent State Golden Flashes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kent-state/1985-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included Eric Wilkerson with 594 rushing yards, Steve Poth with 1,221 passing yards, and Jim Kilbane with 806 receiving yards.2016 Kent State Football Record Book, pp. D17–D19.1985 Kent State Golden Flashes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kent-state/1985.html Two Kent State players were selected as first-team All-MAC players: defensive lineman Lee Bullington and wide receiver Jim Kilbane.2016 Kent State Football Record Book, p. D42. Schedule September 14 l y y Akron Rubber Bowl Akron, OH Wagon Wheel 0–24 32,183 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-32183-see-akron-crush/160128757/ The Plain Dealer 32,183 see Akron crush Kent State September 15, 1985 December 1, 2024 Newspapers.com September 21 l y y Syracuse Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY 0–34 29,822 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-and-sun-bulletin-syracuse-crushes/170220169/ The Sunday Press Syracuse crushes Kent State, 34–0 September 22, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 w Eastern Michigan Dix Stadium Kent, OH 28–3 9,646 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kent-state-sees/170642892/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent State sees light in taking home opener September 29, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 l y Central Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI 17–21 18,463 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-chippewas-outlast/170641041/ The Grand Rapids Press Chippewas outlast Kent State October 6, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 w y UTEP Dix Stadium Kent, OH 51–24 10,329 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times-upset-miners-blitzed-512/170223276/ The El Paso Times Upset? Miners blitzed 51–24 October 13, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 w Ball State Dix Stadium Kent, OH 45–16 9,519 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-bsu-winning-streak-ends-w/170642590/ The Muncie Star BSU winning streak ends with decisive loss at Kent October 20, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 l y Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH Anniversary Award 14–26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-bowling-green-keeps-re/170623339/ Dayton Daily News Bowling Green keeps record unblemished October 27, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 l Ohio Dix Stadium Kent, OH 23–33 5,132 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-ohio-university-surpris/170643442/ The Plain Dealer Ohio University surprises Kent State November 3, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 l y Miami (OH) Yager Stadium Oxford, OH 24–52 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-skins-prove-good-mudd/170624893/ Dayton Daily News 'Skins prove good mudders, slide past Kent State, 52–24 November 10, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 l Western Michigan Dix Stadium Kent, OH 3–34 3,579 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-wmu-routs-kent-st/170641718/ The Muskegon Chronicle WMU routs Kent State November 17, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 l y Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH 7–10 11,177 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marion-star-toledo-10-kent-state-7/170643312/ The Marion Star Toledo 10, Kent State 7 November 24, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com References Kent State Category:Kent State Golden Flashes football seasons Kent State Golden Flashes football