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1955 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

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The 1955 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1955 college football season. In their tenth season under head coach Trevor J. Rees, the Golden Flashes compiled a 6–2–1 record (4–1–1 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 184 to 87.[1][2]

The team's statistical leaders included fullback Mike Norcia with 600 rushing yards, Bob Stimac with 428 passing yards, and Ken Redin with 102 receiving yards.[3] Norcia was selected as a first-team All-MAC player.[4]

References

  1. ^ "2016 Kent State Football Record Book" (PDF). Kent State University. p. D6. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  2. ^ "Kent State Yearly Results (1955-1959)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  3. ^ 2016 Record Book, p. D17-D19.
  4. ^ 2016 Kent State Football Record Book, p. D41.