Michigan State Hires Nick Sheridan as Offensive Coordinator

Michigan State University has reportedly hired Alabama co-offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan as its new offensive coordinator, marking a significant addition to the Spartans' revamped coaching staff under head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The 37-year-old Sheridan, who has deep ties to the Big Ten conference, is expected to join Michigan State after the Crimson Tide complete their College Football Playoff run. Alabama advanced to the quarterfinals with a 34-24 victory over Oklahoma on Friday night and will face top-seeded Indiana in the Rose Bowl on January 1.

Sheridan's move comes amid a turbulent period for both programs. At Alabama, he served as the primary play-caller in 2024, leading the team to the SEC's third-ranked scoring offense at 33.8 points per game and seventh in total offense with 410.2 yards per game. His efforts helped secure the commitment of five-star quarterback recruit Keelon Russell and other top prospects for 2026. However, after Ryan Grubb's return from a brief stint as the Seattle Seahawks' offensive coordinator, Sheridan's role shifted to co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, with Grubb assuming play-calling duties. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer,...