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3 replacements for Michigan State football if Mel Tucker is fired

By Chris Peterson

Nov 26, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker walks on the field during a warm up prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker walks on the field during a warm up prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 2, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline yell from the sideline during the NCAA football game at Indiana University Memorial Stadium. Ohio State won 23-3.
Sep 2, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline yell from the sideline during the NCAA football game at Indiana University Memorial Stadium. Ohio State won 23-3. /

Brian Hartline, OC Ohio State

To me, this is the best move Michigan State football could make. Hartline nearly left Ohio State for Cincy last year and this seems like a move he would make.

It’s possible that Hartline is waiting for the head coaching job, but Luke Fickell might have something to say about that.

Hartline is a spectacular recruiter and with his NFL background, he does a great job of developing wide receivers as we have seen over the past few years.

The former Buckeye is now the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. He’s also a hot commodity and a Big Ten head coaching job would have to appeal to him.

Beyond that, Hartline would be an ideal fit. He could bring talented athletes to East Lansing and he shares a hatred of Michigan that Michigan State fans would appreciate.

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It would be a hard pull and Narduzzi might be more realistic. However, if Tucker is ultimately fired, any of the three head coaches on this list would be solid replacements for MSU.

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