Sources: Oregon State fires coach Trent Bray after 0-7 start - ESPN
Oregon State has fired coach Trent Bray in the wake of an 0-7 start, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
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Michigan State Receives Historical $401M Gift for School, Athletic Department
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Michigan State receives $401M gift, including $290M for athletics - ESPN
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Pat Fitzgerald calls MSU opportunity 'almost a no-brainer' - ESPN
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Pat Fitzgerald spoke with eight schools about potentially coaching their football teams, looking for the best place to resume his career, before choosing Michigan State.
Sources: Michigan State hires Pat Fitzgerald as new football coach - ESPN
Pat Fitzgerald has signed a five-year contract to become the next head football coach at Michigan State, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Sources: Michigan State targets Pat Fitzgerald as new coach - ESPN
Pat Fitzgerald has emerged as the target of Michigan State's coaching search, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday night, confirming a report. The sides are working toward a deal, which is expected to be finalized in the near future.
Michigan State fires Jonathan Smith: Top candidates, transfers, recruits - ESPN
The thought of pulling the plug on a second-year coach, especially a respected and established one like Jonathan Smith, seems absurd to many. But the money and expectations have never been higher in college football, including at a Michigan State program that has quickly lost all national relevancy. Smith was fired Sunday with a final record of 4-15.
NCAA Puts Michigan State Football on 3 Years of Probation, Vacates 14 Wins
The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.
MSU hit with 3-yr probation; 14 wins from 3 seasons vacated - ESPN
The NCAA has placed Michigan State football on three years of probation for violations that occurred under Mel Tucker's tenure as coach.