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Wyoming Demotes Jay Johnson Amid Offensive Struggles

10/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Jay Johnson, the former Michigan State offensive coordinator, has been demoted at Wyoming after a 3-4 start in the 2025 season, losing play-calling duties and becoming an offensive analyst.
Wyoming's offense ranks 116th nationally and averages 20 points per game.
Johnson's Michigan State tenure ended after the 2023 season, marked by predictable play-calling.
His departure at Wyoming follows a pattern of underperformance among former Michigan State assistants.

History

Historical Context

Michigan State's football program has struggled since the retirement of head coach Mark Dantonio in 2020, leading to Mel Tucker's hiring. Despite initial promise, the Spartans finished the 2022 season with a disappointing 5-7 record, marking their second bowl-less season in three years. Tucker's departure in 2023 amid a scandal underscores the need for a strategic overhaul to regain competitiveness in collegiate football.

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Story summary

Jay Johnson, the former Michigan State offensive coordinator, has been demoted at Wyoming after a 3-4 start in the 2025 season, losing play-calling duties and becoming an offensive analyst.
Wyoming's offense ranks 116th nationally and averages 20 points per game.
Johnson's Michigan State tenure ended after the 2023 season, marked by predictable play-calling.
His departure at Wyoming follows a pattern of underperformance among former Michigan State assistants.

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