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Kent State University Removes Interim Tag, Names Mark Carney Head Coach
Mark Carney was promoted after leading Kent State to a 3-5 record, improving from past 1-11 and 0-12 seasons, following former coach Kenni Burns' dismissal.
- On Oct. 30, 2025, Kent State removed the interim tag and named Mark Carney head coach eight games into the 2025 season after his interim stint changed the program's trajectory.
- After Burns' firing in April, Carney stepped in as interim following Burns' dismissal after a 1-23 record and contract violations including personal credit card use.
- Kent State is 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the MAC, with wins over Merrimack, UMass, and Bowling Green, signaling a clear on-field turnaround.
- Athletic director Randale Richmond praised Carney, saying `Since taking over as interim head coach, Mark has instilled belief, togetherness, and a winning culture into our football program`, while ESPN sources reported players "erupted" in cheers at his promotion.
- A veteran of Bowling Green and Charlotte, Carney says leading a college program in Northeast Ohio is special and considers himself "through and through" Northeast Ohio, with the next game scheduled for Nov. 5 at Ball State.
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Mark Carney named Kent State's football coach after inspiring turnaround
Mark Carney has been named Kent State's football coach after serving as interim since April. He took over after Kenni Burns was fired for contract violations.
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