Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday agreed to the new contract that made headlines around college football last week, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
On his way to becoming one of the highest paid coaches in the sport, Tucker can thank a group of Spartans donors, who gathered to help complete the deal, sources told ESPN Wednesday night: Mat Ishbia, Steve St. Andre, Brian Mosallam and Jason Strayhorn.
The news comes five days after the Spartans dropped a 56-7 decision at Ohio State, Tucker's second loss in his last three games after Michigan State opener the year at 8-0.