Top Notre Dame Assistant Named Favorite for Big Ten Coaching Job
Summary
Michigan State University has fired its head football coach, Jonathan Smith, after a losing season. The university is considering candidates to replace him, including Notre Dame's offensive coordinator, Mike Denbrock.Key Facts
- Michigan State University fired head coach Jonathan Smith after two seasons.
- The team had a 4-8 record last season, with only one win in the Big Ten.
- Jonathan Smith had a total record of 9-15 at Michigan State.
- The university will pay Smith $33 million as part of his contract buyout.
- Reports suggest Pat Fitzgerald might become the new head coach, though it is not confirmed.
- Mike Denbrock, Notre Dame's offensive coordinator, is also being considered for the role.
- Denbrock has previous connections to Michigan, having been a graduate assistant at Michigan State in the late 1980s.
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