He got his college coaching start at Division-II's Millersville (PA) before landing at Southern Illinois University, serving as the tight ends and fullbacks coach for the Salukis for two seasons. Kent State University Having worked in the Mid-American Conference would ideal. Lewis spent his previoussix seasons alongside head coach Babers at Syracuse (2016-17), Bowling Green (2014-15) and Eastern Illinois(2012-13). Last week, Penn State added Calvin Lowry as an offensive analyst and assistant wide receivers coach. When Fleck wanted someone else on the staff to address his Minnesota team, his first choice was Burns. Jon Sauber. Penn States loaded secondary is in good hands even without NFL-bound defensive backs JiAyir Brown and Joey Porter Jr. Once again, the season will hinge on the two Big Ten East showdown at Ohio State on Oct. 21 and vs. Michigan on Nov. 11. "I am looking forward to getting to know the team and connecting with them on a personal level, and I am also excited to engage our alumni and fans as we begin to move this program forward," Burns said in a statement. The offense continued to take big strides in 2019, improving from 22 points per game in conference play in 2018 to over 34 points in 2019. From the time I started working with him at North Dakota State in 2011, it was evident that he was a high-energy, driven coach that builds great relationships with his players. The Golden Flashes ranked fourth in the Bowl Subdivision in total offense, rolling up over 495 yards per game. KENT- Sean Lewis has tendered his immediate resignation as head football coach at Kent State, ending a five-year run as head coach of the Golden Flashes. The Nittany Lions are now halfway there with the addition of Cephas, who committed Sunday night within an hour of James Franklin announcing the firing of Stubblefield. As he has ascended through the coaching ranks through his time at Minnesota, I have always had an eye on him and he was always on my short list. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Chris Klieman Head Coach-Kansas State University. 6 in the 247Sports Composite. Tom Allen- Head Coach- Indiana University. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. However, the reality is that Penn State is in a much better spot in terms of depth and shouldnt need immediate help like it desired last year at positions like running back and linebacker. 3. The offense will need to lean on the run game, especially early in the season while Allar gets acclimated alongside a retooled receiving corps. AP. Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. Lewis, 36, was the youngest head coach in the country when he was hired in December 2017. 1 receiver, but theres a reason why Penn State wanted to add receivers through the portal. Email. Coach Lew meet Coach Lou. Kent wanted a coach with strong Midwestern connections. He is entering his third season as head coach and remains one of the youngest coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Lewis coached tight ends and inside receivers at Eastern Illinois. Lewis also works with the Golden Flashes' quarterbacks. Its important to note with Cephas, who is still at Kent State this spring semester. He could become that No. Will Levis hadnt won the starting quarterback job before and saw the writing on the wall. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. The expected news: Watson struggles and this could be painful. Burns was named to Bruce Feldman's Hot Assistants to watch in his 2022 annual article for The Athletic. Burns comes to Kent from the University of Minnesota where he has served as assistant head coach since 2019 and running backs coach under P.J. "We want to thank Coach Lewis and his family for five years of hard work, leadership and dedication. Kent liked the cold weather background of Burns, who played at Indiana. 9. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. This year, Kent State finished with the fastest offense in the Group of 5 and the fourth-fastest offense in college football. Sean Lewis announced hes leaving after five seasons in Kent to become a coordinator at the University of His seven seasons with Fleck offer a blueprint for how to build and compete in the MAC footprint, something that Fleck did as well as anyone in the MAC in the past generation. In the season before, Cephas had 82 receptions for 1,240 yards and nine touchdown catches, becoming the first Kent State wide receiver to surpass 1,000 yards receiving in the In 2017, Syracuse put up 40 or more points in three games and knocked off defending national champion Clemson27-24 on Oct. 13. He started early in his coaching career at Eastern Illinois with Dino Babers, who is a former Baylor assistant and passed on the high-octane offense to Lewis. "We are truly excited to welcome Kenni, his wife Ciara and their two children into our Golden Flashes' family," Richmond said. So, lets dive into some of the most pressing narratives surrounding the team this offseason and decide if they are myths or facts. The Kent State Golden Flashes football team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.The team is a member of the Mid-American Conference East division, and competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). 3 nationally in rushing offense last season. From the time I started working with him at North Dakota State in 2011, it was evident that he was a high-energy, driven coach that builds great relationships with his players. Well see what Franklin has in mind. Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan. His units paved the way for the #5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. Kent State is both successful and fun to watch under 36-year-old fifth-year head coach Lewis, who also has direct ties to the Badgers program. 2019 Ed Orgeron (LSU) 2018 Dabo Swinney (Clemson) 2017 Scott Frost (UCF) 2016 P.J. Steve Hagen (American football) Skip Hall; Bob Harrison (American football coach) Frank Harsh; Paul Haynes (American football) Darrell Hazell; Jon Heacock; Jim Hilles; Jon Hoke 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. After he was hired in December, Lewis immediately hit the recruiting trail andput together the fifth ranked recruiting class in the MAC according to 247sports in just over a month. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Gophers' rushing attack has gained over 2,000 yards in every full season during his tenure and has averaged at least 170 yards per game. Lewis was also on the staff during Jimmy Garoppolo's tenure at Eastern Illinois. Snyder is an active member of the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) and is the professional adviser for Penn States student chapter. Both HHH and The Rock became industry legends, with the Rock winning eight world championships and HHH 14. Linebacker Abdul Carter will be a big-time playmaker, and theres more depth and experience at defensive end now than there was last year at this time with Adisa Isaac returning alongside Chop Robinson and Dani Dennis-Sutton. "A national search for the next head coach of the Golden Flashes is underway as we look to continue to take the program to new heights while we graduate student-athletes, boldly prepared for life after sport and win championships.". Lisa Scalfaro Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond announces Kenni Burns as the head football coach. What about Myles Straw? I am excited to follow his journey! 2) and Michigan (No. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. 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Lewis, 31, to become the youngest Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) head coach in the nation. Penn State has been wise with its portal usage. They complete in the Mid-American Conference and the East division. Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas is pictured during an NCAA football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Cavs Scribbles on Garland, Mitchell, Bickerstaff Terry Pluto. Over the last six seasons, he's become one of Fleck's most important assistants and was the chief architect of the Golden Gophers' number 11 rushing attack in the nation this season. Those arent prime places for recruiting, so Burns will be prepared to recruit at Kent State. Kent States five-win improvement to 7-6 was tied for eighth-best in the FBS in 2019. New Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is introduced in a news conference Sunday. Its a typical part of the game, though, and Penn State has a pair of scholarship punters in FAU transfer Riley Thompson and Alex Bacchetta and a scholarship kicker waiting in the wings in Sander Sahaydak. Burns spent 2016 with P.J. At the core of Lewis' tenure was a forging of a distinct identity, and it's one that's easy to see why it would be attractive to a program where Sanders promises to bring in a wide swath of five-stars recruits and elite skill players. Sources told ESPN that one of the appeals of Lewis working in Colorado was that breakneck pace, combined with the altitude in Boulder, will wreak havoc on opposing defenses. Try a week on us. Lewis also guided the Flashes to a road victory over Bowling Green, the first since 2012, in his return to the school where he served as co-offensive coordinator. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. Neither do we. Burns also interviewed for the head coaching job at Arizona State, which went to Kenny Dillingham. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. As for the returning receiving corps, KeAndre Lambert-Smith ended the season on a high note with 83 yards against Michigan State and 124 yards in the Rose Bowl, and hes set to play a significant role next season. "Kenni has been a key contributor to championship teams at every stop and was the most prepared candidate in the country to be a first-time head coach. Quarterback Dustin Crum was named the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner for MAC Most Valuable Player. Of course, Ohio State (No. Contrary to the first two names, Washington wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard is a coach Penn State would have to lure away from another program. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He was associate head coach and running backs coach since 2017 at Minnesota. He followed Craig Bohl and the North Dakota State coaching staff to Wyoming after the 2013 season, serving as the Cowboys' wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator in 2014. "I am looking forward to getting to know the team and connecting with them on a personal level, and I am also excited to engage our alumni and fans as we begin to move this program forward. In the season before, Cephas had 82 receptions for 1,240 yards and nine touchdown catches, becoming the first Kent State wide receiver to surpass 1,000 yards receiving in the 21st century. Lewis served as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Matt Johnson, that seasons MAC Offensive Player of the Year. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. Penn State is No. Do you have a sports website? Im thankful for many things, and you the readers are a big part of that. Kenni is more than prepared to take on the role of head coach at Kent State University and I am sure he and Ciara are excited to join some of the all-time greats affiliated We present them here for purely educational purposes. Terry Plutos Scribbles. Sean Lewis announced hes leaving after five seasons in Kent to become a coordinator at the University of Colorado. In a shortened 2020 season, Lewis guided the Golden Flashes to a 3-1 record, securing the first back-to-back winning seasons at Kent State for the first time since the 1976-77 seasons. Washington won 45-20. Kent State is in great hands with Kenni as he has prepared his entire career for this moment and is ready to take on this challenge. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. With the Golden Gophers, Burns coached Rodney Smith, the programs all-time leader in all-purpose yards and second on the Minnesota career rushing list. He got his college coaching start at Division-IIs Millersville (PA) before landing at Southern Illinois University, serving as the tight ends and fullbacks coach for the Salukis for two seasons. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. Burns reportedly will sign a five-year deal with Kent State. He got his college coaching start at Division-II's Millersville (PA) before landing at Southern Illinois University, serving as the tight ends and fullbacks coach for the Salukis for two seasons. His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. Kent State Head Coach Sean Lewis, known as "Coach Lew" in football circles, got a moment to meet and hear from the other 'Coach Lou' with Kent We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports. How about Jose Ramirez? Kent State officials are appreciative of the momentum Lewis helped create and plan to use the $750,000 buyout Colorado will pay to hire Lewis to continue to supplement the program. PJ Fleck- Head Coach-University of Minnesota. Support cleveland.com, P.J. Gotta Love It! Lewis' offenses at Kent finished in the top five in total offense in both 2020 and '21. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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That 2022 class was special, and thats why so many players were able to play right away. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. All-American wide receiver Roger Lewis finished second in the nation in receiving yards (1,544) and third in touchdown catches (16). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. The future is bright for Kent State Football! Players like Malick Meiga and Dominic DeLuca who were instrumental on special teams this past season will have to continue to make a big impact on coverage units. The early enrollees are getting acclimated, while many NFL and transfer portal decisions have been made. Its 5,290 yards of total offense were the second most in program history. He helped North Dakota State to three consecutive FCS national titles, and also coached receivers at Wyoming. Terrys Talkin Browns: Why are players speaking out about working harder? 2) and Michigan (No. KENT, Ohio (WKBN) Kent State University has hired Kenni Burns as the 23rd head football coach in school history. They should be able to attract guys who want to play in that type of system offensively.". What happened after the Browns returned from the Bye Week? An embarrassment. Mark Coyle- University of Minnesota Director of Athletics: Kent State has made a great choice in Kenni Burns. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". Burns is the new head coach at Kent State.AP, With yet another loss, even a bigger challenge for Kevin Stefanski Terry Plutos Browns Scribbles, Browns undisciplined, frustrating and cant find the end zone, What happened to Watson during his time with Texans shows how high stakes are for Browns, About Josh Bells character, Bo Naylor as a catcher Terry Plutos Guardian scribbles, Can the Browns find a way to get Watson in shape and beat Bengals? Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. We are confident Sean can build broad support and engagement in our program along with competitive success.. 5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. I wouldnt expect 10 players to burn redshirts again next season, though special teams could be a good starting point for some of the incoming linebackers and defensive backs. Head coaches [ edit] Paul G. Chandler (19201922) Frank Harsh (19231924) Merle E. Wagoner (19251932) Joe Begala (19331934) Donald Starn (19351942) No team Burns was making $400,000 at Minnesota. Lewis also works with the Golden All rights reserved. Need a break from the Browns, how about reading about the Guardians? The on-field identity of Deion Sanders' Colorado program took form Monday, as sources told ESPN that the Buffaloes are hiring Kent State head coach Sean Lewis to be the team's offensive coordinator. I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. Burns was also a member of Fleck's staff at Western Michigan in 2016, helping the Broncos finish the season ranked 26th, win the Mid-American Conference Championship and earn a berth in the Cotton Bowl. Kenni is more than prepared to take on the role of head coach at Kent State University and I am sure he and Ciara are excited to join some of the all-time greats affiliated with the Golden Flashes football program. Kent State posted more than 50 points for the first time since 2008 and the first time at Dix Stadium since 2004. The deal is for five years, sources told ESPN. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. Burns' experience winning at places such as North Dakota State, Wyoming and Southern Illinois gave Richmond faith that Burns could build and execute a vision for Kent State. Let's grade CFB coach hires: How does Deion fit at Colorado? Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. We are thrilled to bring Sean to Kent State, Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen said. Director of Athletics - Randale L. Richmond, Learfield IMG College - Corporate Partners, Organizational Chart-Sports Administrators, Play As One: The Strategic Plan for the Athletic Department, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Market of the Golden Flashes, 2022 Athletics Scholarship Auction: Tickets and Registration, TicketSmarter Official Ticket Resale Market of the Golden Flashes, Kent Sportswear - Official Team Shop of Kent State Athletics, Official UA Sideline Gear and Accessories, Kent Sportswear: Official Team Shop Of Kent State Athletics. Burns student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. Lewis earned a bachelors degree from Wisconsin in agricultural sciences in 2007. Cleveland.com's Terry Pluto takes a in-depth look at Burns' path to becoming the next head coach at Kent State, University of Minnesota Athletics congratulated Coach Burns on being named the 23rd coach in Kent State football history. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, it averaged 30.1 seconds of real time between snaps. 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