Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell will stay with the Bearcats after interviewing for the vacancy at Michigan State, according to Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel.
Thamel reports Fickell interviewed with Michigan State officials at his home on Sunday to replace Mark Dantonio. Fickell was not officially offered the job, but "there was an understanding that if Fickell wanted the job, it was his."
Fickell appeared to confirm his decision to remain at Cincinnati on Twitter on Monday morning.
Fickell was considered a favorite to replace Dantonio given his familiarity with the Big Ten from his time at Ohio State.