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1954 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
| 1954 Kent State Golden Flashes football |
|---|
| Mid-American Conference |
| 8–2 (4–1 MAC) |
| Trevor J. Rees (9th season) |
| Memorial Stadium |
The 1954 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1954 college football season. In their ninth season under head coach Trevor J. Rees, the Golden Flashes compiled an 8–2 record (4–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, lost to Delaware in the Refrigerator Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 331 to 130.
The team's statistical leaders included Lou Mariano with 1,037 rushing yards, Bob Stimac with 434 passing yards, and Bill Whitley with 239 receiving yards. Offensive tackle Joe Barbee was selected as a first-team All-MAC player.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18 | Waynesburg* | Memorial StadiumKent, OH | W 26–0 | ||
| October 1 | Western Reserve | Memorial StadiumKent, OH | W 65–0 | ||
| October 8 | at Baldwin Wallace* | Berea, OH | W 52–7 | ||
| October 16 | Ohio | Memorial StadiumKent, OH | L 7–14 | ||
| October 23 | at Marshall | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV | W 41–20 | ||
| October 30 | Bowling Green | Memorial StadiumKent, OH (rivalry) | W 28–25 | ||
| November 6 | at Akron* | Rubber BowlAkron, OH (Wagon Wheel) | W 58–18 | ||
| November 13 | John Carroll* | Memorial StadiumKent, OH | W 27–14 | ||
| November 20 | Western Michigan | Memorial StadiumKent, OH | W 20–13 | ||
| December 5 | vs. Delaware* | Reitz StadiumEvansville, IN (Refrigerator Bowl) | L 7–19 | 3,000 | |
| *Non-conference game |
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