Michigan State is making moves, and the latest one could have a serious impact on the Spartans' quarterback room. The program is expected to bring in Nick Sheridan as its new quarterbacks coach - a name that might not jump off the page for some fans, but one that carries real weight when you look under the hood.
Sheridan most recently held the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach role at Alabama, working under head coach Kalen DeBoer. And that connection is key - Sheridan and DeBoer have been tied at the hip for the last four seasons, first at Washington and then in Tuscaloosa. That kind of continuity matters, especially when you're trying to build something from the ground up in East Lansing.
Before his time with DeBoer, Sheridan served as Indiana’s offensive coordinator, giving him Big Ten experience and a track record of working with quarterbacks in a variety of systems. That’s a plus for a Michigan State program that’s been searching for stability and identity on the offensive side of the ball.
While the hire has sparked a range of reactions online - some fans are cautiously optimistic, others more skeptical - there’s definitely a growing sense among college football insiders that this is a savvy move by new head coach Pat Fitzgerald. One popular college football outlet even went so far as to say, “Michigan State is (going to) be a problem,” a clear nod not just to Sheridan’s arrival, but to the broader vision Fitzgerald seems to be putting in place.
And that’s really the bigger story here. Sheridan’s expected hire is another piece in what’s shaping up to be a calculated rebuild.
Fitzgerald is assembling a staff with deep ties and proven chemistry - something that can go a long way in turning a program around. Bringing in a coach who already knows the system, knows the expectations, and knows how to develop quarterbacks?
That’s not just a hire - that’s a strategic investment.
If this move pans out the way Fitzgerald hopes, Michigan State could be laying the groundwork for a much-needed resurgence. And with Sheridan stepping into the quarterbacks coach role, the Spartans might just find the offensive rhythm they’ve been missing.