Michigan State football has a new leader, as the contract details for Jonathan Smith will be finalized today and Smith will embark on his new journey as the head coach of the Spartans after spending the last six season with his alma mater, Oregon State.
On Tuesday, an excited coach Smith addressed the media for the first time as the head coach of the Michigan State football program, and his energy was palpable and infectious.
Below, you can see the most notable quotes from that press conference.