Kent State dominated Massachusetts 42-6 at Dix Stadium, igniting the home crowd with Da'Realyst Clark's 91-yard kickoff return touchdown on the opening play. Quarterback Dru DeShields was unstoppable, throwing for four touchdowns to four different receivers, including strikes to Sebastian Brown, Da'Shawn Martin, Terik Mulder, and Ardell Banks. The Golden Flashes pulled away in a decisive third quarter, scoring three touchdowns in just over two minutes to seal their commanding victory.