Kent State enters 2016 in desperate need of a functioning offense to compliment its outstanding defensive unit. The Flashes were a mess on that side of the ball a year ago, eclipsing 300 yards of total offense only four times on the season, and scoring a disappointing 13 points per game. With the loss of Antwan Dixon for the year, the uphill climb to sustained offensive success just got a whole lot steeper, and with the Flashes’ brutal schedule both in and out of conference, a repeat of 2015 just won’t cut it.
The Flashes have nowhere to go but up on offense, and some optimism for the unit’s improvement can be derived from the fact 10 starters return from the previous year, so at least experience isn’t an issue.