Kent State recently added a pair of Southeastern Conference opponents to future schedules during non-conference play. The Golden Flashes will visit Ole Miss in 2018 and Auburn in 2019.
Both matchups against the SEC West opponents will be first-time trips in the program's 98-year history. Next year's tilt at Ole Miss will be part of a September slate that includes trips to Illinois and Penn State.
The Golden Flashes also recently added several kickoff times to their 2017 schedule, beginning with a noon start on ESPN at defending national champion Clemson on Sept. 2. Kent State will host Howard the following Saturday (Sept.