Kent State University removed the interim tag from Mark Carney on Oct. 30 and announced it hired him as its football coach eight games into the 2025 season.

Coming off a 24-21 comeback win over Bowling Green , Kent State has a record of 3-5 , including 2-2 in the Mid-American Conference. KSU went 1-23 the past two seasons under coach Kenni Burns, who was fired in April.

When Kent State announced the firing, athletic director Randale L. Richmond stated Carney would become the interim coach “with a national search taking place at the conclusion of the 2025 season.”

However, Carney has shown Kent State's leadership enough during his audition to have his interim title discarded.

"Since taking over as interim head coach, Mark has instilled belief, togetherness, and a winning cu

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