Following the news that broke early Sunday morning, Michigan State football<\/a> has faced a lot of questions regarding the future of the program. For the time being, a familiar face will be returning to the sidelines, as clarified by Al Haller.<\/span><\/p>\n When reading the reports, it was a foregone conclusion that Mel Tucker would be suspended. Haller confirmed that Sunday evening, stating that Mel Tucker is suspended without pay.<\/span><\/p>\n Haller also confirmed and clarified a rumor that had been circulating since the allegations surfaced: Mark Dantonio is back. Haller stated that he called Dantonio Sunday on morning, and that Coach D told him he was willing to return \u201cwherever Haller needed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Later in the conference, Haller clarified Dantonio\u2019s role, stating that the former Spartan coach will be an associate head coach to acting interim head coach Harlon Barnett. It was mentioned that Dantonio\u2019s role will be \u201con the sideline or in the press boxes,\u201d confirming that Dantonio will be a headset wearer for the Spartans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n MSU AD Alan Haller met with players\/coaches today. Harlon Barnett is acting head coach, and Mark Dantonio will become an associate head coach.<\/p>\n — Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 10, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n