Michigan State is making a bold move to reshape its offense, and it starts with a name that’s been part of one of college football’s most successful programs in recent years. The Spartans are expected to bring in Alabama co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Nick Sheridan as their next offensive coordinator - and the ripple effects are already being felt on the recruiting trail.
Sheridan isn’t done at Alabama just yet. The Crimson Tide are still in the hunt for a national title, with a College Football Playoff semifinal showdown against No.
1 Indiana on the horizon. But even as he stays locked in on helping Alabama chase another championship, Sheridan’s upcoming move to East Lansing is already turning heads among top-tier recruits - especially quarterbacks who know what his system can do for their development.
One name that stands out? Donald Tabron II.
Tabron, a 2028 five-star quarterback out of Detroit’s powerhouse Cass Tech program, is one of the most coveted young prospects in the country. He’s got the tools - arm strength, mobility, poise - and now, with Sheridan set to take over the Spartans’ offense, there’s a new layer of intrigue for a player like him who’s already familiar with what Sheridan brings to the table.
Sheridan’s offensive philosophy is known for being quarterback-friendly, built around precision, tempo, and putting signal-callers in positions to succeed. That’s not just coach-speak - it’s something recruits like Tabron have seen up close, whether through film study or direct interactions during the recruiting process.
For Michigan State, this is about more than just play-calling. It’s about building an identity, especially on the offensive side of the ball, and showing elite prospects that East Lansing can be a destination for top-tier quarterback talent. Bringing in a coach with Sheridan’s pedigree - someone who’s helped guide one of the most efficient and dynamic offenses in the country - sends a clear message: the Spartans are serious about turning the page and building something sustainable.
And for a player like Tabron, who’s already drawing national attention, the timing couldn’t be more intriguing. Sheridan’s arrival gives Michigan State a fresh pitch - one backed by results and rooted in a system that develops quarterbacks, not just showcases them.
There’s still plenty to play out. Sheridan has a national title run to focus on, and Tabron is years away from making a final decision. But the connection is real, and it’s the kind of early buzz that can set the tone for a new era in Spartan football.