1956 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
| 1956 Kent State Golden Flashes football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1956 record | 7–2 (4–2 MAC) |
| Head coach | Trevor J. Rees (11th year) |
| Home stadium | Memorial Stadium |
The 1956 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1956 college football season. In their 11th season under head coach Trevor J. Rees, the Golden Flashes compiled a 7–2 record (4–2 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 208 to 76.[1][2]
The team's statistical leaders included Ron Fowler with 522 rushing yards, Ken Horton with 703 passing yards, and Dick Mihalus with 238 receiving yards.[3] End Gino Gioia and fullback Luke Owens were selected as first-team All-MAC players.[4]
References
- ↑ "2016 Kent State Football Record Book" (PDF). Kent State University. p. D6. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Kent State Yearly Results (1955-1959)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ 2016 Record Book, p. D17-D19.
- ↑ 2016 Kent State Football Record Book, p. D41.
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