Kent State's (0-2) offensive inconsistencies were on full display against North Carolina A&T (2-0), as the Flashes blew numerous opportunities en route to a 39-36 loss.
Kent State's best opportunity to win came in the third overtime period, when redshirt freshman Mylik Mitchell found sophomore Johnny Woods in the end zone from 15 yards out, tying at 33.
The Flashes subsequently failed the two-point conversion, which sent the game into a fourth overtime.
Kent State got the ball first and added a field goal, but A&T won it when redshirt senior Oluwafemi Bamiro hit senior Denzel Keyes in the right corner of the end zone for the walk-off win.