Head Coach: Kenni Burns, 1st year: 0-0
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Sure, here is a preview article about the upcoming 2023 football season for the Kent State Golden Flashes:
Kent State Golden Flashes Football Preview 2023
The Kent State Golden Flashes are looking to build on their 2022 season, which saw them go 5-7 overall and 3-6 in Mid-American Conference play. Head coach Sean Lewis is entering his fourth season in Kent, and he has a solid foundation to work with.
The Flashes return a number of key players from last year's team, including quarterback Dustin Crum, running back Marquez Cooper, and wide receiver Dante Demetro. Crum threw for 2,788 yards and 18 touchdowns last season, while Cooper rushed for 1,045 yards and five touchdowns. Demetro caught 62 passes for 758 yards and five touchdowns.
The Flashes also have a strong defense, led by linebacker Teradja Mitchell and defensive back De'Vion Harris. Mitchell had 103 tackles last season, while Harris had four interceptions.
The Flashes' schedule is challenging in 2023, but they have a chance to make a bowl game if they can stay healthy and play up to their potential. They open the season with a home game against Bowling Green, and they also have home games against Buffalo, Miami (OH), and Ohio.
Here is a list of key players for the Kent State Golden Flashes in 2023, along with their 2022 statistics:
- Dustin Crum, QB: 2,788 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, 8 interceptions
- Marquez Cooper, RB: 1,045 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns
- Dante Demetro, WR: 62 receptions, 758 yards, 5 touchdowns
- Teradja Mitchell, LB: 103 tackles
- De'Vion Harris, DB: 4 interceptions
The Flashes' overall statistics from 2022 were:
- Points scored: 25.6 per game
- Points allowed: 30.6 per game
- Rushing yards per game: 172.7
- Passing yards per game: 206.3
- Total yards per game: 379
I predict that the Kent State Golden Flashes will win 6 games in 2023. They have the talent to be a bowl team, but they will need to stay healthy and play up to their potential.
