Kent State · MAC

Mark Carney

Head Coach

SAFEHEATING UP

Overall Record: 2-5
Conference Record: 1-2
Buyout: N/A
2027 Recruiting Rank: N/A
Hired: Oct 30, 2025

Buyout details: Promoted from interim.

Another one slips away.

Mark Carney's squad fell 2-29 at South Florida — a 27-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

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Everything Kent State HC Mark Carney said about South Carolina before Week 1 matchup

Carney talks South Carolina before Week 1.

On3Sep 1, 2026

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Sep 19, 2026
Kent State Head Coach Mark Carney on Ohio State: “They Have a Heck of a Team”
Carney praises Ohio State's team ahead of matchup.
Eleven Warriors
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Sep 19, 2026
Kent State Head Coach Mark Carney on Ohio State: “They Have a Heck of a Team”
Kent State's coach Carney praises Ohio State's team.
Eleven Warriors
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Sep 13, 2026
Coach Mark Carney on Kent State football's win over Wofford | Video
Carney discusses Kent State's win over Wofford.
Akron Beacon Journal
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Sep 10, 2026
Kent State football coach Mark Carney has 'connection with everybody'
Carney talks about his strong connection with the team.
Record-Courier
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Sep 10, 2026
Kent State football coach Mark Carney has 'connection with everybody'
Carney highlights his strong connection with players.
Akron Beacon Journal
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Sep 8, 2026
Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute
Mark Carney connects well with everyone at Kent State.
Durango Herald
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Sep 5, 2026
Kent State coach Mark Carney reacts after 57-0 loss to South Carolina Gamecocks
Carney reacts after 57-0 loss to South Carolina.
The State
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Sep 5, 2026
Kent State coach Mark Carney reacts after 57-0 loss to South Carolina Gamecocks
Carney reacts after brutal 57-0 loss to South Carolina.
The State
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Sep 5, 2026
Everything Kent State head coach Mark Carney said after shutout loss to South Carolina
Mark Carney discusses shutout loss to South Carolina.
on3.com
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Sep 1, 2026
What Kent State head coach Mark Carney said about South Carolina
Carney talks about South Carolina.
247Sports
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Sep 1, 2026
Everything Kent State HC Mark Carney said about South Carolina before Week 1 matchup
Carney previews South Carolina before Week 1.
On3
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Aug 15, 2026
Fall Camp Media Availability 8.15.26: Mark Carney, Cherokee Valeria, Clay Patterson, Josh Cribbs
Media availability with Mark Carney and others.
Kent State Golden Flashes
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Aug 11, 2026
Fall Camp Media Availability 8.11.26: Mark Carney, Cherokee Valeria, Clay Patterson, Josh Cribbs
Media availability includes Mark Carney and Cherokee Valeria.
Kent State Golden Flashes
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Aug 11, 2026
Kent State head coach: ‘First day in full pads is like Christmas’
Carney says practice in pads felt like Christmas.
Cleveland 19 News
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Aug 7, 2026
Photos, Highlights, and More from the First Day of Kentucky Football Camp
Kentucky football camp kicked off with highlights and photos.
On3
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Aug 5, 2026
Fall Camp Media Availability 8.5.26: Mark Carney, Dru DeShields, Thomas Aden
Mark Carney discusses players at a media availability.
Kent State Golden Flashes
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Aug 1, 2026
Kent State Head Coach Mark Carney’s Salary, Career Record, Age & Resume
Mark Carney's salary and career record detailed.
HERO Sports
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Jul 24, 2026
Carney, DeShields Headline Resurgent Kent State Football Team at 2026 MAC Kickoff
Kent State's team is highlighted at a kickoff event, involving its leadership.
KentStater