Michigan State is seeking stability after years of ups and downs. Under Jonathan Smith, the Spartans lost eight of their last nine games and ended the regular season with a 4-8 run with just a single conference win against Maryland. Now, to bring Mark Dantonio’s 13-year success into the program, MSU is eyeing a former Northwestern head coach, who has a $30 million contract.

“Pat Fitzgerald has emerged as the target of Michigan State’s coaching search, sources confirm to ESPN. The sides are working toward a deal, which is expected to be finalized in the near future. @freep first reported Fitzgerald as the planned hire,” ESPN’s Pete Thamel said on X.

This move comes in right after former head coach Jonathan Smith’s firing. Smith ended his MSU tenure with a 9-15 overall record and a 4-14 ma

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