The Michigan State Spartans have formally fired head coach Mel Tucker, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported earlier Wednesday.
Michigan State has fired football coach Mel Tucker for cause, formally completing a process that was initiated last week.
Tucker is under university investigation for a sexual misconduct complaint: https://t.co/S1SgR7cSki pic.twitter.com/PFy4DgLDSU— ESPN (@espn) September 27, 2023The reasoning for firing Tucker with cause was “for his admitted and undisputed behaviors which have brought public disrespect, contempt and ridicule upon the university; and constitute a material breach of his agreement, and moral turpitude,” according to the University.