They were led by second-year head coach Darrell Hazell and played their home games at Dix Stadium as a member of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.

The team peaked at #18 in the BCS polls, finishing the regular season at #25.

Kent State punted from the 50-yard line, and the ball touched, but was not caught by, Towson's returner, Derrick Joseph.

It hit the ground and was recovered at the 7-yard line by Kent State linebacker Andre Parker, who then ran 58 yards the wrong way before two Towson players tackled him.

However, a muffed punt cannot be advanced (or retreated) so Kent State simply took possession of the ball at the 7-yard line for the remainder of the half, and kicked a field goal before it ended.