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In Kent State's post-Ball State presser, its quarterback said Ball State dropped defenders into coverage without spying him, leaving space for scrambles, and the coach praised using his legs within the pass game. This describes that matchup, not an announced increase in designed quarterback runs or a prediction of future spy usage.

Kent State freshman back Brandon White scored his first collegiate touchdown against Ball State on a scramble-drill completion after finding open space. The coach praised White's practice command and readiness but did not announce a starting job or fixed workload.

A reporter described Sean Leonard's kick against Ball State as a Kent State school record; the coach said he had not known it was one, but trusted Leonard after watching him make kicks from 50 in warmups and kept him on after a penalty, with some wind help. The transcript does not give the record kick's distance or establish a future range guarantee.

Despite beating Ball State and leading 17-0 at halftime, Kent State's coach said special teams still needed substantial work and penalties were too numerous. He credited offensive and defensive execution but did not identify a specific special-teams personnel change or say the discipline issue was resolved.