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 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 is dealing with an issue regarding head coach Kenni Burns, and it likely has nothing to do with his 1-23 record over his two seasons in charge. A report from Pete Thamel of ESPN suggests that there's something bigger at play for the Golden Flashes head coach.