Kent State is moving on from coach Kenni Burns and will turn to offensive coordinator Mark Carney to serve as its interim coach during the 2025 season, the school announced Friday. This decisive move comes after Kent State placed Burns on administrative leave in March, just days before the Golden Flashes began spring practice.

KENT, Ohio (WJW) — Kent State University has fired head coach Kenni Burns. His firing was announced in a statement from Randale Richmond, vice president and director of athletics, posted Friday morning to social media.

The Kent State Golden Flashed brought an end to embattled head coach Kenni Burns' tenure at the school on Friday, firing the coach after two seasons at the helm, according to Chris Vannini of The Athletic.