Kent State entered Saturday’s contest against Marshall with a 1-1 record and, for the first time this season, coach Paul Haynes led the Flashes on the field.
Last time the Thundering Herd and Flashes faced off was in 2015 when Marshall defeated Kent State 36-29 in double overtime.
The Flashes hoped for revenge, but fell short.
The Flashes’ quarterback Nick Holley was injured in the first quarter Saturday and George Bollas replaced him under center. Bollas was 4 of 12 for 55 yards passing and threw one interception.
Marshall quarterback Chase Litton threw for a touchdown and ran in another one to lead the Thundering Herd to a 21-0 victory over the Flashes.