Mel Tucker is among the highest-paid coaches in college football, cashing in on a surprising season two years ago at Michigan State. The school is hoping to get a better return on its investment this season.
Michigan State quarterback Noah Kim throws during a scrimmage on April 15, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.
No one expected him to sustain that level of success, but losing seven games and having players suspended for a postgame brawl at Michigan Stadium was certainly unexpected. The Spartans are also confident that they’re more cohesive, taking advantage of team-building activities facilitied by an outside firm and opportunities the players put together themselves.Payton Thorne, a two-year starter, transferred to Auburn last spring after Tucker made it very clear the quarterback job was up for grabs.
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