Today in our GFR FLASHback Friday we go back six years to September 8, 2018. Kent State got their first win in the FlashFAST era under Sean Lewis with a 54-14 win over Howard at Dix Stadium.
Jo-El Shaw ran for 105 yards and three touchdowns while Kent State scored 50 points or more for the first time since 2008.
Quarterback Woody Barrett was 13/27 for 156 yards with a TD and an interception.
Justin Rankin ran for 147 yards on 12 carries and a TD.
Isaiah McCoy had 4 catches for 74 yards and a TD.
Howard featured Caylin Newton at quarterback, the younger brother of former NFL player Cam Newton. Kent State secured wins over Howard in back to back openers in 2017 and 2018.