In its second season under head coach Merle E. Wagoner, Kent State compiled a 2–6 record and was outscored by a total of 176 to 35.

[1] In the final game of the season, the Silver Foxes gave up two first-quarter touchdowns to Wilmington College.

Kent State came back with touchdowns by Searle and Schwartz, but the extra points were missed and the Silver Foxes trailed, 14-12.

With one minute remaining in the game, Joe DeLeone drop-kicked the game-winning field goal.

[2] The following 24 players received varsity letters for their participation in the 1926 football team:[7]