Kent State's Humbling Start in 100 Degree Heat | Columbia News

Kent State’s season opener was a brutal 57-0 loss to South Carolina, compounded by record-breaking heat that pushed the game into a shortened fourth quarter. Coach Mark Carney blamed poor execution—especially on second and third downs—and admitted his conservative approach, including punting every fourth down, was dictated by South Carolina’s overpowering defense. He also questioned whether the score truly reflected a 57-point gap, while acknowledging the Gamecocks’ strength and Kent State’s need for improvement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b44c538622ae9c0