Mark Dantonio (born March 9, 1956) is the current head football coach at Michigan State University. He was hired on November 27, 2006 to replace John L. Smith and became the 24th head coach at Michigan State. Dantonio compiled an 18–17 overall record in his three years as the head coach of the University of Cincinnati including a win in the 2004 Fort Worth Bowl. Known as a defensive-minded coach, Dantonio has compiled a 22–16 record while at Michigan State.
