Mark Dantonio Steps Down at Michigan State

Mark Dantonio has announced that he is stepping away from the Michigan State Football program in a shocking tweet on Tuesday. Dantonio was in East Lansing for 13 seasons leading the Spartans to 12 winning campaigns & a College Football Playoff appearance.

To all Spartans: Thank you for everything. You have truly helped my dreams come true. pic.twitter.com/uKkubvp1cW

— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) February 4, 2020

“After much reflection and discussion with my family, I feel that it is now time for a change as we enter into a new decade of Michigan State Football…I will miss it all but feel the sacrifices that I have made away from my family must now become my priority at this time in my life.” (h/t Dantonio’s tweet)

Thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/QtlImf4wi7

— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 4, 2020

Dantonio’s tenure featured some great moments for the program including a sporting a 8-5 record over “big brother” & in-state rival Michigan, 3 Big Ten Titles & a Rose Bowl victory.