NCAAF

Massachusetts Minutemen at Kent State Golden Flashes

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Final
6 - 42

Clark scores on opening kickoff, DeShields throws 4 TDs in Kent State's 42-6 rout of UMass

Dru Deshields throws 25-yard touchdown pass to Dashawn Martin

The Golden Flashes (2-4, 1-1 MAC) snapped a four-game losing streak and took the lead on the opening kickoff after Clark's 91-yard return.

DaShawn Martin, Sebastian Brown, Ardell Banks, and Terik Mulder each had scoring receptions in Kent State's highest-scoring game since Sept. 17, 2022 (a 63-10 win over Long Island University).

The Flashes outgained the Minutemen 330-271 and had four sacks. CJ Young, Jamond Mathis, and Mason Maddox each had solo sacks, and Jaire Rawlison and Darian Blachewicz combined for one more. Joel Boamah and Clinton Robinson each reeled in interceptions.

Jordan Nubin added 80 rushing yards and one touchdown on 15 carries.

UMass (0-6, 0-2) has lost ten straight games stretching back to last season, last winning 35-7 over Wagner on Oct. 26, 2024.

How To Watch

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Scoring Summary

KENT TD 1st Period 14:49 Da'Realyst Clark 91 Yd Kickoff Return (Will Hryszko Kick)
KENT TD 1st Period 5:47 Sebastian Brown 36 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Will Hryszko Kick)
MASS FG 2nd Period 10:18 Derek Morris 39 Yd Field Goal
KENT TD 2nd Period 5:41 Dashawn Martin 25 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Will Hryszko Kick)
MASS FG 2nd Period 0:00 Derek Morris 33 Yd Field Goal
KENT TD 3rd Period 5:23 Terik Mulder 10 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Will Hryszko Kick)
KENT TD 3rd Period 4:07 Ardell Banks 34 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Will Hryszko Kick)
KENT TD 3rd Period 3:22 Jordan Nubin 25 Yd Run (Will Hryszko Kick)

Statistics

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21 1st Downs 17
6-20 3rd down efficiency 3-12
0-3 4th down efficiency 1-2
271 Total Yards 330
227 Passing 179
26/49 Comp/Att 12/20
4.6 Yards per pass 9.0
44 Rushing 151
33 Rushing Attempts 42
1.3 Yards per rush 3.6
10-83 Penalties 7-75
2 Turnovers 0
0 Fumbles lost 0
2 Interceptions thrown 0
30:31 Possession 29:29

Game Information

Dix Stadium

Location: Kent, OH
Attendance: 11,523 · Capacity:
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