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Reports: Max Bullough Returns to Michigan State as Co-Defensive Coordinator

The reported move reflects Pat Fitzgerald’s push to rebuild Michigan State’s defense through continuity and familiar leadership.

Max Bullough will head over from Notre Dame to MSU, as per reports.
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Notre Dame linebackers coach Max Bullough at Notre Dame spring football practice Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report that Bullough will leave Notre Dame to become Michigan State’s co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, with formal announcements still pending.
  • Joe Rossi is expected to remain the Spartans’ primary defensive coordinator and play-caller and shift to coaching safeties, according to On3.
  • FootballScoop reports that Notre Dame assistant Tre Reader is expected to join Michigan State as an assistant linebackers coach alongside Bullough.
  • Bullough is an MSU alumnus and former All-Big Ten linebacker who coached under Nick Saban at Alabama and was promoted after joining Notre Dame in 2023, earning credit for linebacker development that produced multiple NFL draft picks.
  • The reported staffing moves come as newly hired head coach Pat Fitzgerald assembles his East Lansing staff after the departure of Jonathan Smith.