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Kent State

at South Florida · Sat Oct 17 · 07:00 PM ET

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Starters

  1. QBDru DeShields
  2. RBMason King
  3. WRDa'Realyst Clark
  4. TETerik Mulder
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    69
    Dru DeShieldsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 2
    47
    Nolan GoodRS FR
  3. 10
    47
    Ethan ThanthanavongSO/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 0
    56
    Mason KingGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 22
    50
    Brandon WhiteFR
  3. 5
    42
    Jakorion CaffeyRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 8
    60
    Da'Realyst ClarkRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    49
    Jay Jay EtheridgeJR
  3. 23
    49
    Maurice StephensRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 1
    64
    Ardell BanksRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    58
    Jared KelleyRS JR
SLOT
  1. 6
    68
    Wayne HarrisRS SO
    Starter
  2. 85
    50
    Brendyn SmithFR
TE
  1. 89
    66
    Terik MulderRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    50
    Hunter HoppertonRS SR/TR
  3. 11
    44
    Zy'aire FletcherRS FR
LT
  1. 78
    64
    Tyler MeadowsSO
    Starter
  2. 56
    50
    Moustafa DaoudRS FR/TR
LG
  1. 54
    64
    Dustyn MorellRS SR
    Starter
  2. 72
    50
    Cecil WilsonRS JR
C
  1. 50
    56
    Ben MideaJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 66
    50
    Quinten YoungFR
RG
  1. 73
    56
    William Johnson IIIFR
    Starter
  2. 77
    50
    Rico SteeleRS SO/TR
RT
  1. 76
    56
    Mofe AdewoleRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 58
    50
    Colin PrichardFR

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Next game kickoff time

Kent State Golden Flashes plays South Florida away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMark Carneysince 2025
Offensive CoordinatorClay Patterson
Defensive CoordinatorCherokee Valeria

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
13.7
Yards/G
280.7
Pass Yds/G
171.5
Rush Yds/G
109.2
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
36.96%
Total TD
9
Sacks
12
TFL
27
INT
4
Team Analysis
WHY #123 IN WS POWER
Results this season-2.0 pts

Lost to South Carolina Gamecocks, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

2025 SP+: -27.5

85%

Roster talent: 6th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #122 national

6%

Returning production: 64%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −2.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

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Kent State Starting Quarterback

Kent State Golden Flashes starting lineup

Kent State starting lineup: QB Dru DeShields, RB Mason King, WR-X Da'Realyst Clark, TE Terik Mulder. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Dru DeShields is the projected starting quarterback for Kent State as of October 15, 2026. Nolan Good is listed second.

Kent State also projects Mason King at running back, Da'Realyst Clark at wide receiver and Terik Mulder at tight end.

The full Kent State Golden Flashes two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Dru DeShields · QBMason King · RBDa'Realyst Clark · WR-XTerik Mulder · TE

Common questions

Who is Kent State's starting quarterback?
Dru DeShields is the projected starting quarterback for Kent State as of October 15, 2026. Nolan Good is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Kent State?
Mason King is the projected starter at running back for Kent State, with Brandon White listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Kent State?
Da'Realyst Clark is the projected starter at wide receiver for Kent State, with Jay Jay Etheridge listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Kent State?
Terik Mulder is the projected starter at tight end for Kent State, with Hunter Hopperton listed second.
When was the Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart last updated?
The Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Kent State's record last season?
Kent State Golden Flashes finished 5-7 (4-4 in Mid-American play).
When does Kent State Golden Flashes play next?
Kent State Golden Flashes plays South Florida away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

Full Kent State roster

Every player on the Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Da'Realyst Clark, Jay Jay Etheridge, Maurice Stephens

WR: Ardell Banks, Jared Kelley

WR: Wayne Harris, Brendyn Smith

LT: Tyler Meadows, Moustafa Daoud

LG: Dustyn Morell, Cecil Wilson

C: Ben Midea, Quinten Young

RG: William Johnson III, Rico Steele

RT: Mofe Adewole, Colin Prichard

TE: Terik Mulder, Hunter Hopperton, Zy'aire Fletcher, Tommy Arnold

QB: Dru DeShields, Nolan Good, Ethan Thanthanavong

RB: Mason King, Brandon White, Jakorion Caffey, Donovan Delaney Jr., Ayden Harris

Defense

DE: Antonio Bottiggi, Garrett Long, Mohammed Hazime

NT: Josue Cordoba, Aiden Burgess, Camdon Wilborn

DT: Thomas Aden, Darian Blachewicz, Dion'Dre Taylor, Eckley Bridges

DE: Jaihien Roy, Garrett Dial, Bryce Griffin

WLB: Hayden Dawahare, Sayed Abuhamdeh, Quan Rhodes-McKee

MLB: Rocco Nicholl, Rafael Terrero Jr., Nate Gregory

SLB: Trey Rubinstein, Brodyn Bishop, Semaj Bridgeman

CB: Angelo Stockstill, Davion Pritchard, Lennox Lemon

SS: Norey Johnson, Derrick Jackson III, Martell Buchanan

FS: Joel Cordoba, Clinton Robinson, Lionel Burns III

CB: A'tiq Muhammad, Tyler Bivens, Ezekiel Castex

NB: DJ Barnes, Ezekiel Castex

RES: Eli Tucker, William Bierfeldt, Dylan Armentrout, Maurice Stephens

Special Teams

PT: Jake Stoeckel, Kolten Ford

PK: Sean Leonard, Tommy Newcomb

KO: Sean Leonard, Tommy Newcomb

LS: Gus Goodell, Chase Mantooth

H: Jake Stoeckel, Kolten Ford

PR: Wayne Harris, Da'Realyst Clark

KR: Da'Realyst Clark, Wayne Harris