Kent State recently learned its home and away Mid-American Conference opponents for the 2017 football season and released its non-conference schedule. Conference game dates and season ticket information will be announced at a later time.
| MAC Away Opponents | MAC Home Opponents |
| Akron | Bowling Green |
| Northern Illinois | Buffalo |
| Ohio | Central Michigan |
| Western Michigan | Miami |
Non-conference Games
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
| Sept. |