MSU athletic director

Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith two years after hiring him. Athletic director J Batt announced the move Sunday. The Spartans lost eight of their last nine games, finishing 4-8. Smith's overall record at MSU was 9-15, with just 4-14 in the Big Ten. Smith is owed more than $30 million, and the school will need to spend millions more to find a replacement.

Sports commentator John U. Bacon and Michigan Public's Doug Tribou discuss the House vs. NCAA settlement and its wide-ranging ramifications for college athletics.

Michigan Public's John U. Bacon reflects on the dramatic finale of the Detroit Pistons' first playoff series since 2019 and discusses Alan Haller's departure from MSU.

Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is leaving the school and deputy athletic director Jennifer Smith and men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo will serve as co-interim ADs. University president Kevin Guskiewicz said Haller’s last day will be May 11. Guskiewicz did not disclose the reason for Haller’s exit.

Michigan State University’s Interim President John Engler announced his appointment of Bill Beekman as the university’s permanent athletic director on…