KENT, Ohio –– Golden Flashes had five student-athletes selected to the Phil Steele Preseason Mid-American Conference (MAC) Team.
The Flashes saw one person make the First Team in kick returner Dashawn Martin. Linebacker Mason Woods made the Second Team. The Flashes had two on the Third Team in running back Jordan Nubin and long snapper Gus Goodell. Canaan Williams was the fifth Flash, making the Fourth Team.
Martin was named to the All-MAC Third Team after compiling 400 kick return yards in 2024. Martin started nine games and also had 108 receiving yards last season.