Dru DeShields named to Manning Award Stars of the Week
11/17/2025 12:00:00 PM | Football
NEW ORLEANS, La. –– Kent State's Dru DeShields was one of eight named to the Manning Award Stars of the Week following his performance in the 42-35 overtime win at Akron.
DeShields had a career game, throwing for a career-high 317 yards and five touchdowns in Kent State's 42-35 overtime win at Akron. DeShields' five touchdown passes were the most by a Golden Flashes quarterback since Josh Cribbs at UCF in 2004.
DeShields completed 17 of 25 passes (68%) with zero interceptions, finding five different receivers for touchdowns. DeShields found Da'Realyst Clark on an 89-yard touchdown in the second quarter, giving the Flashes a 14-10 lead. After trailing 17-14 at halftime, DeShields would find Cade Wolford for 43 yards, Terik Mulder for 7 yards, and Da'Shawn Martin for 27 yards all in the third quarter to give the Flashes a 35-17 lead after three. After Akron came back to tie the game, DeShields would connect with Ardell Banks for the game-winning 25-yard touchdown on the first play of overtime.
Fans vote on who the Star of the Week is here.
The Flashes are back in action on Wednesday, November 19, at 7 p.m. versus Central Michigan in the home finale. Fans may purchase tickets by visiting KSUtix.com.
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