Coaching change
Michigan State hires Mel Tucker
Michigan State hired Mel Tucker as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachMark Dantonio114-57
After
New head coachMel Tuckerfrom Colorado; Colorado finished 5-7 in 2019
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 24th of 130 in 2019. Next: 31st, 28th.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
View as table
| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20th of 128 | top 25 | 3-9 |
| 2017 | 22nd of 130 | top 25 | 10-3 |
| 2018 | 23rd of 130 | top 25 | 7-6 |
| 2019 | 24th of 130 | top 25 | 7-6 |
| 2020 | 31st of 127 | upper half | – |
| 2021 | 28th of 130 | upper half | 11-2 |
| 2022 | 33rd of 131 | upper half | 5-7 |
More facts
- Mel Tucker succeeded Mark Dantonio (114-57), who left on February 4, 2020. Wikipedia, dated February 4, 2020
- Mel Tucker came from Colorado. Wikipedia
Latest source dated February 4, 2020.