"Potential Replacements for Mel Tucker as Michigan State Football Coach"

Michigan State football is in search of a new head coach after terminating Mel Tucker's contract amid sexual harassment allegations. Several potential candidates from both Power 5 and Group of 5 ranks are being considered, including Mike Elko (Duke), Lance Leipold (Kansas), Chris Klieman (Kansas State), P.J. Fleck (Minnesota), Willie Fritz (Tulane), Jason Candle (Toledo), Charles Huff (Marshall), Kane Wommack (South Alabama), Pat Narduzzi (Pitt), Bill O'Brien (New England Patriots), Sean Lewis (Colorado), Matt House (LSU), Sherrone Moore (Michigan), Brian Hartline (Ohio State), and Harlon Barnett (Michigan State interim head coach). The job is seen as attractive due to the program's history and the financial resources of the Big Ten conference.