Mark Dantonio

Most Recent

No. 7 Michigan St looks to stop march of No. 4 Buckeyes

By MITCH STACYNovember 18, 2021 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — When Mel Tucker took the coaching job at Michigan State, he promised his players they would play for championships.

The second-year coach has the Spartans knocking at the door already.

Vikings-Bears game stirs college memories for Cousins, Foles

By ANDREW SELIGMANNovember 15, 2020 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Kirk Cousins remembers signing to play for Michigan State, then finding out a few weeks later some prospect from football-obsessed Texas was joining the Spartans as part of Mark Dantonio's first recruiting class...

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio retiring after 13 seasons

By NOAH TRISTERFebruary 5, 2020 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — From “pride comes before the fall” to Little Giants, Mark Dantonio leaves Michigan State fans with an abundance of fond memories after bringing the Spartans to heights they hadn't reached in decades...

Lewerke rallies Michigan State over No. 8 Penn State, 21-17

By TRAVIS JOHNSONOctober 14, 2018 GMT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Each Michigan State player brought a poker chip to Happy Valley and coach Mark Dantonio encouraged the Spartans to push them all to the center of the table Saturday...

DT Kyonta Stallworth becomes latest to transfer from MSU

Matt Charboneau, The Detroit NewsMay 19, 2018 GMT

East Lansing — Michigan State defensive tackle Kyonta Stallworth announced on Twitter Saturday that he transferring.

Stallworth, a former four-star recruit out of Detroit King, played in six games last season after appearing in just two games in 2016.

New Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has had a way of proving doubters wrong

By ANDREW KRAMMERMarch 18, 2018 GMT

Mark Dantonio wanted his team to vote again. The Michigan State football coach hadnt decided on his starting quarterback, and yet one of the candidates, Kirk Cousins, was voted team captain for the 2009 season.

Michigan State gymnastics team tries to move on from Nassar

By LARRY LAGEFebruary 3, 2018 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The gymnasts danced like no one was watching , a joyous circle of pink-clad young women celebrating a meet with their teammates...

Blue Chip profile: Summer work pays dividends for Day

David Goricki, The Detroit NewsJanuary 24, 2018 GMT

This is the sixth in a series of profiles on the top 15 players on The Detroit News Blue Chip list. Today: No. 10, Dearborn Divine Child quarterback Theo Day.

Theo Day turned some heads last summer during camps to turn his three-star status into four stars heading into his senior year at Dearborn Divine Child.

Belleville’s Barnett nets UM offer, but sticks with MSU

David Goricki, The Detroit NewsJanuary 17, 2018 GMT

Belleville — Julian Barnett is one of the top cornerbacks in the country for the 2019 class and already has committed to Michigan State.

He picked the Spartans on Dec. 22 over a long list of national powers, including Alabama and Georgia, who played in the national title game earlier this month.

Penn Hills WR Julian Major signs on with Michigan State

by ANDREW JOHNDecember 22, 2017 GMT

Julian Major has known for months where he wanted to play football in college.

So, he didn't want to waste any time making his decision final. He signed a letter of intent to play at Michigan State during the first-ever NCAA Division I early signing period Dec.

MSU dream comes true for Cass Tech’s Gervin

Matt Charboneau, The Detroit NewsDecember 21, 2017 GMT

East Lansing — When Detroit Cass Tech defensive back Kalon Gervin was in seventh grade, he took a picture with Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio.

Before Gervin committed to play for the Spartans, he texted that photo to Dantonio, reminding him of that day when Dantonio talked about dreams coming true.

Niyo: Buckeyes’ wave crashes Spartans’ title hopes

John Niyo, The Detroit NewsNovember 12, 2017 GMT

Columbus, Ohio — There's an ebb and flow in college football that's impossible to ignore. The waves of emotion roll in, they roll out and sometimes there's not much a coach can do about it.

Mark Dantonio does a better job of stemming the tide than many of his peers.

Weber, Dobbins gash MSU’s vaunted run defense

Matt Charboneau, The Detroit NewsNovember 12, 2017 GMT

Columbus, Ohio — Michigan State entered Saturday's game at Ohio State as the best run defense in the Big Ten and the third-ranked unit in the nation.

Allowing just 87 yards a game and coming off back-to-back games where it limited the likes of Northwestern's Justin Jackson and Penn State's Saquon Barkley to pedestrian rushing numbers, the Spartans were confident they could do the same to the Buckeyes.

MSU doesn’t stew after first Big Ten loss

Matt Charboneau, The Detroit NewsOctober 30, 2017 GMT

East Lansing — Michigan State suffered its first Big Ten loss on Saturday at Northwestern, but that doesn't mean the season is over for the Spartans.

Sure, not many before the season expected Michigan State would be near the top of the East Division standings with just four games remaining, but after the 39-31, triple-overtime loss to the Wildcats, that's exactly where the Spartans are.

MSU kept running, but scored when offense opened up

Matt Charboneau, The Detroit NewsOctober 29, 2017 GMT

Evanston, Ill. — There's no secret to Michigan State's offensive game plan — run the ball first to set up the passing game.

It's the plan every week and rarely changes. It's the philosophy of head coach Mark Dantonio and gets executed each week by co-offensive coordinator Dave Warner, who calls the plays.

Waynes leaving Michigan State for NFL

January 5, 2015 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

The school announced Waynes' decision Sunday. The deadline for underclassmen to declare themselves eligible for the draft is Jan.

Michigan State football staff adds Jim Bollman

March 4, 2013 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio has added former Ohio State assistant Jim Bollman to his shuffled staff.

Dantonio announced Monday that Bollman has been hired as co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach.