Kent State kicks off its 95th season of football Saturday, visting defending national champion Clemson in a first-time meeting between the two programs. The Golden Flashes return 53 letterwinners, including three All-Mid-American Conference selections on defense. No. 5 in preseason polls, the Tigers will play at Memorial Stadium for the first time since winning their national title in January.
Facts In A Flash
• With fifth-year head coach Paul Haynes recently announcing a medical leave of absence, offensive coordinator Don Treadwell has taken over as interim head coach.
• Kent State returns nine players on offense and seven on defense with at least six career starts.