The Mid-American Conference recently released Kent State's home and away conference opponents for the 2018 football season. With its non-conference schedule already in place, the Golden Flashes have a full slate of opponents set for 2018. Conference game dates will be announced at a later time.
| MAC Away Opponents | MAC Home Opponents |
| Buffalo | Eastern Michigan |
| Bowling Green | Toledo |
| Ball State | Akron |
| Miami | Ohio |
Kent State will be taking on Eastern Michigan for the first time since 2012, marking the Eagles first trip to Dix Stadium since 2011.