The new FlashFAST era begins Saturday, when Kent State kicks off its 96th season of football at Illinois. The 2018 season opener gets underway at noon (Eastern) inside Memorial Stadium on Big Ten Network. The Golden Flashes will display new looks on both offense and defense as they point toward Saturday as the first step in a resurgence of the football program.
Facts In A Flash
• Senior inside linebacker Jim Jones earned All-MAC First Team honors in 2017, after leading the Flashes with 98 tackles and 6.0 sacks.
• In December, Sean Lewis (now 32) became the youngest FBS head coach.