Kent State hosts Wofford at Dix Stadium in college football home opener

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Kent State hosts Wofford at Dix Stadium in college football home opener
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The Kent State Golden Flashes host the Wofford Terriers for a noon kickoff today at Dix Stadium. This matchup serves as the home opener for Kent State, which seeks its first victory of the season following a 57-0 loss to South Carolina on September 5. Wofford enters the contest with a 2-0 record after securing victories over The Citadel and Gardner-Webb. The Terriers recently defeated Gardner-Webb 17-13, a game highlighted by a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Ivory Aikens. Kent State head coach Mark Carney noted the challenge posed by a disciplined Wofford team that relies on a strong defensive front and effective running game. The game is available for streaming on ESPN+.

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  • Kent State plays its home opener at Dix Stadium against Wofford.
  • Wofford enters the game with a 2-0 record.
  • Kent State lost its season opener 57-0 to South Carolina.
  • The game is available to view via streaming on ESPN+.
  • Ivory Aikens returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown in Wofford's last win.
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