 The 2012 season began with a 41–21 win over Towson at Dix Stadium, followed by a 47–14 loss at Kentucky.Following the loss, the Flashes defeated Buffalo at University at Buffalo Stadium and followed that with a come-from-behind 45–43 win over Ball State in Kent.A 31–17 win over Army at Michie Stadium was the first victory for Kent State over a non-conference team on the road since 2007.