Michigan State Receives Notice of Allegations for Violations Under Mel Tucker
- Michigan State University received a notice of allegations on recruiting violations during Mel Tucker's tenure, dated August 2023.
- The NCAA investigation started on August 29, 2023, following Michigan State's self-reporting of potential violations tied to football recruiting.
- Following over a year of gathering documents and conducting interviews, Michigan State opted for a written-record hearing, signaling its acknowledgment of certain findings from the investigation.
- Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz emphasized that the current coaching team is entirely different, highlighting the appointment of Jonathan Smith as head coach in November 2023.
- The university terminated Tucker's record-breaking 10-year, $95 million contract citing a moral turpitude violation, while lawsuits from Tucker and Brenda Tracy remain active.
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NCAA issues Michigan State notice of allegation for self-reported recruiting violation
Michigan State has reached a key step in the NCAA’s investigation into violations the university self-reported. According to the NCAA’s Division I infractions dashboard, Michigan State has been sent a notice of allegations for self-reported violations dating to August 2023.…

Michigan State receives notice of allegations from NCAA regarding self-reported offense
Michigan State has reached a key step in the NCAA’s investigation into violations the university self-reported. According to the NCAA’s Division I infractions dashboard, Michigan State has received a notice of allegations for self-reported violations dating to August 2023. Only Level I and II violations are tracked by the dashboard. Related Articles CFP switches to straight seeding model ‘Why I play this sport’: MS…
Ncaa investigation update: Michigan State faces allegations over football program
As the college sports world continues to evolve, Michigan State University finds itself under the NCAA’s microscope. The ongoing investigation into the football program under former head coach Mel Tucker has reached a critical juncture with the recent issuance of a Notice of Allegations (NOA) on April 29, 2025. This development marks a significant milestone in a process that could have far-reaching implications for the university’s athletic futu…
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