CLOSE Mark Dantonio’s five biggest wins at Michigan State, where he went 114-57 in 13 seasons (2007-19). Detroit Free Press In his seven years as Ohio State football coach, no one challenged Urban Meyer’s Buckeyes more than Michigan State football under Mark Dantonio. Meyer has often voiced his immense respect for Dantonio and was stunned Tuesday to hear the news that the Spartans coach is stepping down after 13 seasons. “Mark and I have been friends since his Cincinnati days,” Meyer told The Dispatch, referring to Dantonio’s time as the University of Cincinnati coach. “I think he’s one of the best tacticians in the game of football that I ever coached against.” [ Mike Valenti melts down after Dantonio’s sudden retirement: ‘Absolutely weak’ ] Meyer’s OSU seasons were often defined by how the Buckeyes did against the Spartans. Ohio State’s 17-16 victory in Meyer’s first season of 2012 was the…
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