1972 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

The 1972 Kent State Golden Flashes football team represented Kent State University in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. The Golden Flashes offense scored 191 points while the defense allowed 196 points. Led by head coach Don James, the Golden Flashes participated in the Tangerine Bowl. Future college head coaches Nick Saban (Alabama) and Gary Pinkel (Missouri) played on the team, along with future Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Lambert.

Kent State players in the NFL

 * Linebacker Jack Lambert went on to a career in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Running Back Larry Poole also played a number of years in the NFL with Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Houston.