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.

A report from Pete Thamel of ESPN suggests that there's something bigger at play for the Golden Flashes head coach. Thamel is reporting that Kent State has placed Burns on administrative leave, just days before spring practices are set to begin. Sources: Kent State football coach Kenni Burns has been placed on administrative leave.