[12] In the last game of the regular season the Golden Flashes would face off with the Miami (OH) RedHawks for the MAC East Division.
In a thrilling 48-47 overtime victory, Kent State secured a spot in the MAC Championship Game.
[13] In a rematch vs Northern Illinois, the Golden Flashes lost 41-23 giving them a 7-6 record coming into the game.
[26] This was the first bowl loss for Kent State head coach Sean Lewis.
After the game, Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl was dumped with a bucket of french fries to celebrate the victory.
Wyoming quarterback Levi Williams was named the games most valuable player.