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Mark Dantonio Named to the Dodd's Trophy Watch List for Coach of the Year

After Mark Dantonio’s impressive come from behind victory in last year’s Cotton Bowl, the Spartan’s head coach is gaining national attention.

Mark Dantonio has created a winning culture and one of the top football programs in the nation. With Dantonio steering the Spartans, Michigan State has four 11-win seasons in the past five years. In Big Ten history there have only been two other head coaches to reach this milestone (Fielding Yost, Michigan; Jim Tressel, Ohio State). Dantonio has proven his system can run with the best, showcasing a 24-3 record over the past two years.