Kent State has terminated the contract of football coach Kenni Burns, the school announced this morning.

Vice President & Director of Athletics Randale Richmond issues the following statement:

'Kent State University has terminated the employment of head football coach Kenni Burns. Offensive Coordinator Mark Carney will serve as interim head football coach  with a national search taking place at the end of the 2025 season.

At this time, our focus will be to support our student athletes and provide them with the best opportunity to have a positive and competitive experience.'

The Flashes were 0-12 last year.

In March, Burns was put on administrative leave by the school