Kent State coach Kenni Burns has been placed on administrative leave, a source confirmed to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. The move comes after Burns posted a 1-23 record in his first two seasons and just days before the Golden Flashes are set to begin spring practice.

Greg Glaus, executive deputy athletics director, will oversee the administrative responsibilities of the program and offensive coordinator Mark Carney will be in charge of on-field activities.

KENT, Ohio (WKBN) – Kent State head football coach Kenni Burns has been officially placed on administrative leave. The school made the announcement in a written statement on Thursday night but did not provide any details on a reason for placing him on leave.