Michigan State football has been placed on three years of probation by the NCAA for violations during Mel Tucker’s tenure as coach and will be forced to vacate 14 wins, including five games under Jonathan Smith.

The university released a statement that the Spartans will be penalized $30,000 plus 1.5% of the football program’s budget because former staff members “arranged for and provided impermissible recruiting inducements and benefits and unofficial visit expenses.” MSU, the NCAA and its Committee on Infractions also found Tucker’s staff “engaged in impermissible contacts with prospective student-athletes.”

Along with the financial punishments, the Spartans will vacate wins from 2022-24 due to participation of three ineligible players. MSU also will receive restrictions on officia

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