| Sport: | football |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Team: | Kent State Golden Flashes |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Division: | East |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 5–7 |
| Conf Record: | 4–4 |
| Hc Year: | 6th |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | Dix Stadium |
The 2003 Kent State Golden Flashes football team represented the Kent State University during the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season. Kent State competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), and played their home games at Dix Stadium. The Golden Flashes were led by fifth-year head coach Dean Pees, who resigned following the conclusion of the season.