1986 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1986 Kent State Golden Flashes football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–6 5–3 Glen Mason 1st Dix Stadium The 1986 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Glen Mason, the Golden Flashes compiled a 5–6 record (5–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the MAC, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 288 to 179.2016 Kent State Football Record Book Kent State University D8 October 4, 2016 http://kentstatesports.com/documents/2016/9/2/FALL_ASRB_football_2016.pdf1986 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/1986-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included Patrick Young with 779 rushing yards and 756 passing yards, and Eric Dye with 425 receiving yards.2016 Kent State Football Record Book, pp. D17–D19.1986 Kent State Golden Flashes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kent-state/1986.html Defensive back Stuart Sims was selected as a first-team All-MAC player.2016 Kent State Football Record Book, p. D42. Schedule September 6 w Toledo Dix Stadium Kent, OH 18–16 10,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-mason-young-ha/170965459/ The Akron Beacon Journal Mason, Young have successful debuts for Kent State September 7, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 13 l y Akron Dix Stadium Kent, OH Wagon Wheel 7–17 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-zips-win-their-2/160443385/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Zips win their 2nd for Faust September 14, 1986 December 6, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 l y y Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY 12–37 54,865 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kent-has-a-big/135002438/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent has a big hand in Kentucky's victory September 21, 1986 November 11, 2023 Newspapers.com September 27 w y Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI 20–16 18,764 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-kent-halts-easterns/170968005/ Detroit Free Press Kent halts Eastern's streak September 28, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 4 w Central Michigan Dix Stadium Kent, OH 33–30 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-kent-state-finall/170968114/ The Grand Rapids Press Kent State finally beats CMU October 5, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 l y y Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL 9–52 73,718 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florida-today-gators-filet-outmanned-gol/135003238/ Florida Today Gators filet outmanned Golden Flashes October 12, 1986 November 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 18 l y Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN 17–26 11,220 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-ball-state-rally-s/170968239/ The Indianapolis Star Ball State rally stops Kent State October 19, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 l Bowling Green Dix Stadium Kent, OH Anniversary Award 15–31 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-quick-pass-attack-leads/170967482/ The Plain Dealer Quick-pass attack leads BG past Kent October 26, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 w y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH 17–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-kent-state-keeps-ou-wi/170968374/ Dayton Daily News Kent State keeps OU winless, 17–13 November 2, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 w Miami (OH) Dix Stadium Kent, OH 24–23 11,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92540135/kent-tops-miami-24-23/ Kent tops Miami, 24–23 Dayton Daily News November 9, 1986 Dave Long Sports 1, 7 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 l y Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI 7–27 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-western-jars-kent/170968620/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Western jars Kent title hope November 16, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com References Kent State Category:Kent State Golden Flashes football seasons Kent State Golden Flashes football