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.

Kent State University has placed football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave with pay, according to a Kent State spokesperson. According to the university, executive deputy athletics director Greg Glaus will continue to oversee the administrative responsibilities related to the program.

Kent State football coach Kenni Burns has been placed on administrative leave, according to multiple reports. The decision comes after Burns went 1-23 in his first two seasons with the program and just days before the Golden Flashes are scheduled to begin spring football practice.