Burns was 1-23 in two seasons at Kent State. The team went 0-12 last season, the fifth winless season in school history. Before arriving at Kent State, Burns was the running backs coach at Minnesota.

Burns did, however, express both his disappointment and appreciation for the opportunity at Kent State on the social media site X earlier this month: "My family and I are saddened by the news today.

Kent State coach Kenni Burns reacts to a play during the first half against Miami at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Kent, Ohio.

Kent State football coach Kenni Burns on the sidelines at the NCAA College football game against Tennessee on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. / Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA ...

The Kent State Golden Flashes placed head coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave on March 27. The move came after a lengthy university investigation per FootballScoop’s Doug Samuels, although ...

Burns was 1-23 in two seasons at Kent State. The team went 0-12 last season, the fifth winless season in school history. Before arriving at Kent State, Burns was the running backs coach at Minnesota.

Carney joined the Kent State staff in January 2023 as the tight ends coach, hired by Burns about a month after he became the Golden Flashes head coach. Carney was elevated to KSU offensive ...

Kent State University’s former football coach Kenni Burns wasn’t fired because of the team’s dismal record. Public records obtained Monday by the Akron Beacon Journal reveal that university ...

FILE - Kent State head coach Kenni Burns watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, in Orlando, Aug. 31, 2023.

Kenni Burns was fired as Kent State's football head coach for multiple violations of his contract, including how he used a personal credit card. Kent State did not provide details on why Burns was ...

Kent State did not provide details on why Burns was played on leave. Kent State is scheduled to begin spring practices this weekend. Burns has a 1-23 record in two seasons with the Golden Flashes.