MANKATO, Minn. (CBS/KEYC) -- The head football coach at Minnesota State-Mankato has been charged with possession of child pornography.

Todd Hoffner was placed on leave of absence yesterday by the university. Today, the charges came to light. Hoffner says he has no comment on his situation.

It is not known if his leave of absence will be paid or unpaid. According to MSU, Hoffner is in his fifth year as head coach.

He's taken a losing program and turned it around into a team that's gone deep into postseason play.