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Burns Inks One-Year Contract Extension

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KENT- Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond has announced a one-year contract extension for head football coach Kenni Burns through the 2028 season.

"Kenni has taken over the program during an unprecedented time in the College Football landscape. As such, we considered this past season, 'year zero', "Richmond said. "This extension gives he and his staff an opportunity to build the program the right way for sustained success and is a testament to the tremendous confidence we have in the Kent GRIT football era."

Burns is a proven winner in his coaching career, coming to Kent State after working with P.