Mark Carney
Head coach
MAC · Kent, Ohio
Kent State Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record2-3
Coaching staff
KENT coaches
Published 2026 Kent State coaching responsibilities, reviewed October 6.
Leadership
Offense
Clay Patterson
Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks
Defense
Cherokee Valeria
Defensive coordinator / safeties
Kent State Athletics 2026 schedule (https://kentstatesports.com/sports/football/schedule/text/2026) and football staff (https://kentstatesports.com/sports/football/coaches); 2025 record from cfbstats.com/2025/team/331/index.html. Player details from https://cfbstats.com/2026/team/331/roster.html, reviewed October 6, 2026. This is a dated snapshot; check the school for changes.
Staff coverage
Kent State listed coaching roles
This profile lists 3 staff members for Kent State. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 1; Leadership: 1; Offense: 1.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Kent State football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Kent State?
Mark Carney is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-10-06.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 3 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Who leads Kent State's offense and defense?
Clay Patterson (Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks) and Cherokee Valeria (Defensive coordinator / safeties).
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