Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is in line to take the same job at Michigan State, ESPN reported Sunday.

Rossi has been the U’s DC since midway through the 2018 season. Rossi’s units improved to be in the top 10 in the nation in the last few years, but fell off that mark in 2023.

Rossi would join Spartans’ new head coach Jonathan Smith’s staff. He came over from Oregon State to replace Mel Tucker, who was fired midseason.

This story will be updated.

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