rest - https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...an-state-coachMichigan State is set to hire Colorado's Mel Tucker as its next football coach, sources told ESPN.
Tucker, who officially resigned as the Buffaloes' head coach after just one season on Wednesday, was one of several candidates to seemingly turn down Michigan State's initial overtures. He became the focus of the school's search late Sunday and throughout Monday, sources said.
"We are disappointed to see Coach Tucker leave," Colorado athletic director Rick George said in a statement Wednesday. "We are excited about the upward trajectory of our football program and we'll get to work immediately hiring the next head coach to build on our momentum and lead our young men. We're confident this program is on the verge of competing at the highest level and has the resources and support in place to do so for a long time."
On Saturday, Tucker tweeted that he remained committed to Colorado after speaking with Michigan State about its coaching vacancy.