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As Mark Dantonio collects big bonus, questions hover over Michigan State football

EAST LANSING — Mark Dantonio wakes up Thursday $4.3 million richer.

The future of Michigan State football’s assistant coaches remain in limbo.

As Dantonio’s contract rolls over, he will receive the longevity bonus that was written into his deal nearly four years ago. MSU must give him the $4.3 million, one-time payout “in recognition of his long-service to the University” on or before March 31, per the terms of the agreement that were added Feb. 19, 2016, after the Spartans won their third Big Ten championship in six years and a College Football Playoff berth.