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Fitzgerald Retains Hawkins, Wozniak as Michigan State Staff Takes Shape

The moves signal Fitzgerald's plan to blend continuity with a new direction across the assistant ranks.

Overview

  • Multiple reports say wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins and tight ends coach Brian Wozniak are being retained as Fitzgerald finalizes his first staff.
  • A day earlier, outlets reported Alabama assistant and former Michigan quarterback Nick Sheridan is set to become offensive coordinator.
  • On defense and special teams, Joe Rossi returns as coordinator, Max Bullough joins as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, and Iowa’s LeVar Woods is leaving for East Lansing to run special teams.
  • Additional staffing updates include Joel Welsh Jr. as strength and conditioning coordinator and Winston DeLattiboudere as defensive line coach, with cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat reported to be on deck.
  • Key roles remain open at offensive line, quarterbacks, running backs, and rush ends, as Fitzgerald leverages a five-year deal with a $12.12 million assistant salary pool to complete the build.