Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker being investigated for alleged sexual harassment

Yes, Michigan State University is investigating head football coach Mel Tucker for alleged sexual harassment. The university announced the investigation on March 8, 2023, after receiving a complaint from a female student. The complaint alleges that Tucker made inappropriate comments to the student and touched her inappropriately.

Tucker has denied the allegations. He released a statement through his attorney, saying that he "unequivocally denies" the allegations and that he is "committed to cooperating fully with the investigation."

The university has not released any further details about the investigation. It is ongoing.

Tucker is in his second season as head coach at Michigan State. He was hired in February 2021 and has a record of 15-10. He led the Spartans to a 10-2 record in 2022, including a win over Purdue in the Music City Bowl.

The allegations against Tucker are the latest in a series of sexual misconduct scandals at Michigan State. In 2018, the university agreed to pay $500 million to settle lawsuits filed by hundreds of women who were sexually assaulted by former sports doctor Larry Nassar.

The university has also been criticized for its handling of the Nassar scandal. In 2020, the university's former president, Lou Anna Simon, was charged with lying to investigators about her knowledge of Nassar's abuse. She was later acquitted.

The investigation into Tucker is ongoing. It is unclear when it will be completed or what the findings will be.