Why I think it won't be Tucker

I don't think MSU will want Tucker to leave MSU for LSU like Saban. MSU will match any salary offer and contract terms. They have revenue from the Big Ten and they play in a big enough stadium and have enough wealthy alumni and boosters to keep Tucker. MSU will not want to be known as the school who twice lost good coaches to LSU.

Plus, I think Tucker will more or less use LSU interest to get a better contract from MSU and will stay at MSU. Mark Dantonio accomplished much (Rose Bowl win, Cotton Bowl win, playoff appearance) and look at how well he was regarded by MSU fans even when he started to have less than stellar seasons. He had some heat but nowhere near what the coach at LSU would get.

Remember Saban left MSU for LSU over a raise and contract extension that was modest and something at the time MSU could have matched no problem. If you look at what Dantonio did at MSU you can win big at MSU and I think if Tucker is offered the same amount of money and contract terms he stays at MSU.