Kent State quarterback Dru DeShields shines in MAC opener win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Dru DeShields, quarterback for Kent State, led the team to a 26-13 victory over Ball State in their MAC opener on September 26. DeShields completed 16-of-25 passes for 189 yards and 2 touchdowns, and added another 76 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. This win marks Kent State's first against Ball State since 2019 and improves their season record to 2-2. The Flashes will next host Ohio on October 3.
- •DeShields totals 3 touchdowns in the game.
- •Kent State achieves their first MAC-opening win since 2022.
- •The Flashes improve to a 2-2 season record.
- •The team faces Ohio next on October 3.
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — West Branch product shines in Kent State win
"The Beloit native completed 16-of-25 passes for 189 yards and 2 touchdowns while rushing for another 76 yards and a score on the ground.
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