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Wagon Wheel Winner
51³Ô¹ÏÍø scored on its first possession in overtime to defeat Akron 42-35. It's the Golden Flashes' first win in the rivalry since 2022 and allows 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to regain control of the coveted wagon wheel.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Names Mark Carney as 24th Head Football Coach
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced today that Mark Carney has been named the 24th head football coach of the Golden Flashes, removing the interim tag he has held since April 2025.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Rallies Past Bowling Green in Thrilling Comeback
51³Ô¹ÏÍø erased an 18-point deficit to defeat Bowling Green 24-21 on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak in the rivalry series.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Dominates UMass in Homecoming Victory
51³Ô¹ÏÍø delivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Schoonover Stadium.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Golf Alumni Unite for Celebration
More than a hundred former student-athletes, donors and professional golfers gathered for a special Golf Alumni reunion from Friday, Sept. 26, through Saturday, Sept. 27.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Unveils Statue of Baseball Legend Thurman Munson
51³Ô¹ÏÍø unveiled the first full-size statue of baseball legend Thurman Munson, honoring the former Yankees captain and university alumnus who died in a plane crash at the height of his career.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcomes First-Year Punter from Down Under
Originally from Riverland, Australia, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø punter Jake Stoeckel, a first-year exercise science major, made his American football debut at the start of this season.
Kickoff Return Magic Lifts 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Past Merrimack
Da'Realyst Clark's 100-yard kickoff return touchdown with 5:28 remaining lifted 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to a thrilling 21-17 victory over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. The dramatic win marked 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's first victory since September 16, 2023, when they defeated Central Connecticut State 38-10.
Flashes Home Opener: Your Dix Stadium Guide
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Golden Flashes will open their 2025 football season Saturday when they host Merrimack College at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.