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Michigan State formally fires HC Mel Tucker

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, 2023

The 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.