Kent State dismisses coach Kenni Burns after 1-23 performance
Kent State dismissed head coach Kenni Burns on Friday following a winless 2024 season.
Burns, 41, was placed on administrative leave on March 27 and leaves with a 1-23 record over two years.
Offensive coordinator Mark Carney will take over as interim coach for the 2025 season.
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\"Our main focus now is to support our student-athletes and give them the best opportunity to have a positive and competitive experience,\" stated athletic director Randale L. Richmond.
The university did not disclose the specific reason for Burns' termination. However, CBS Sports reported in November that he was being sued by an Ohio bank for an unpaid credit card debt of nearly $24,000.
Kent State, a member of the Mid-American Conference, was outscored by a whopping 529-167 margin in the 2024 season.
The Golden Flashes will kick off the 2025 season against FCS program Merrimack on August 30 in Kent, Ohio.
After the season, the university will conduct a nationwide search for a new head coach. Kent State alumnus and former three-time Pro Bowl receiver Josh Cribbs has publicly expressed interest in the job.
