Mark Dantonio

Bio

The winningest coach in Michigan State history, Mark Dantonio went 114-57 record during his 13 years in East Lansing and 18-17 during his three seasons at Cincinnati for an overall record of 132-74 with a 64.1 winning percentage. Dantonio won more Big Ten Championships (three in 2010, 2013 and 2015) and bowl games (six) than any other coach in Spartan history while also ranking first with 12 bowl appearances, including three New Yea's Six bowls. His 63.9 winning percentage (a 69-39 record) in Big Ten games is a school best while he stands tied for first in AP Top 25 finishes (seven) and second in Big Ten wins (69), home wins (67) and AP Top 25 wins (21). His Rose Bowl victory was in the 100th edition of "The Granddaddy of Them All." Dantonio is one of just seven Big Ten coaches to have at least six 10-win seasons, and he is one of just four Big Ten coaches to have at least five 11-win seasons. Dantonio made history by becoming the first Big Ten coach to record five 11-win seasons in a six-year span following MSU's 12-win campaign in 2015. Dantonio finished 8-5 overall vs. Michigan, the highest winning percentage of any Spartan coach against the archrival Wolverines. A two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year (2010, 2013), Dantonio led Michigan State to Top 25 finishes seven times and he finished his career ranked No. 11 in the Big Ten record books in both overall wins (114) and Big Ten wins (69). Dantonio had 11 winning seasons in his 13 years in East Lansing, tying Hall of Fame Coach Duffy Daugherty for the most winning seasons by a Spartan head coach. He was named National Coach of the Year by both CBS Sports and Rivals in 2010. At Cincinnati, Dantonio led the Bearcats to two bowl appearances in his three years, establishing him as one of the nation's up-and-coming coaches while leading the program's transition from Conference USA to the BIG EAST Conference.

Career Highlights

• 2010 AFCA District Coach of the Year
• 2010 Conference Coach of the Year