Kent State has put head coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave. The university said in a statement Thursday that Burns was put on leave with pay and that Greg Glaus, executive deputy athletics director,

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.

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.