KENT, Ohio(AP) Anthony Bowman returned a kickoff 92 yards and Freddy Cortez kicked three field goals to help Kent State defeat Miami (Ohio) 29-19 Saturday night.

The Golden Flashes (2-2), who won their Mid-American Conference opener for the first time since 2006, had only 77 yards in the air on 5-of-11 passing, but one throw was a 56-yard touchdown from Spencer Keith to Jameson Konz .

Cortez kicked field goals of 37, 42 and 34 yards and Jacquise Terry rushed for 103 yards.

Freshman Zac Dysert , making his first start at quarterback for the Redhawks (0-4, 0-2), had career highs of 31-for-53 for 337 yards and one touchdown, and 107 yards rushing on 17 carries.

Although the Golden Flashes were outgained 552-250, they never trailed after Bowman's return made it 6-3.

Kent State blocked a punt, intercepted two passes and recovered three fumbles without committing any turnovers.