1976 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

The 1976 Kent State Golden Flashes was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season.

Their statistical leaders included Art Best with 1,030 rushing yards, Mike Whaylen with 822 passing yards, and Kim Featsent with 415 receiving yards. Five Kent State players were selected as first-team All-MAC players: wide receiver Kim Featsent, offensive tackle Tom Jesko, linebacker Jack Lazor, placekicker Paul Marchese, and defensive lineman Mike Zele.