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College Football Program Promotes Interim to Permanent Head Coach

College Football Program Promotes Interim to Permanent Head Coach

Summary

Kent State University has promoted Mark Carney to permanent head coach of its football team. Carney was initially named interim head coach in March after the previous head coach was placed on leave. The promotion follows improved performance from the team this season.

Key Facts

  • Mark Carney becomes the permanent head coach of Kent State's football team.
  • Carney was promoted from interim head coach, a position he held since March.
  • The previous head coach, Kenni Burns, was placed on leave and later fired.
  • Kent State football team has a record of 3-5 this season, more wins than the last two seasons combined.
  • Carney's coaching career includes positions at Fordham, Richmond, Bowling Green, Baldwin Wallace, Virginia State, and Charlotte.
  • Carney joined Kent State in 2023 as a tight ends and inside wide receiver coach and later became their offensive coordinator in 2024.
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