| Year: | 1953 |
| Team: | Kent State Golden Flashes |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 7–2 |
| Conf Record: | 3–1 |
| Head Coach: | Trevor J. Rees |
| Hc Year: | 8th |
| Stadium: | Memorial Stadium |
The 1953 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In their eighth season under head coach Trevor J. Rees, the Golden Flashes compiled a 7–2 record (3–1 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 250 to 103.[1] [2]
The team's statistical leaders included Lou Mariano with 816 rushing yards, Don Burke with 577 passing yards, and Gino Gioia with 84 receiving yards.[3] Fullback Jim Cullom and offensive tackle Al Kilgore were selected as first-team All-MAC players.[4]