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Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith recap Spartans’ victory over Purdue

Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith recap the Spartans’ victory over Purdue on Friday night

Michigan State football held on by the skin of their teeth in a must-win situation against Purdue on Friday night.

The Spartans dominated the Boilermakers in the first half, but needed some key defensive plays late to hold on to the 24-17 victory. Michigan State led 24-3 at halftime, but failed to score again in the second half.

With the win, Michigan State improves to 5-6 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play. The win over the Boilermakers keeps Michigan State alive for the postseason, needing a win over Rutgers next week to clinch a bowl berth.

Hear what head coach Jonathan Smith had to say about the Spartans’ performance in Friday night’s victory over Purdue.

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MSU head coach Jonathan Smith previews upcoming game vs. Purdue

Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith preview this week’s matchup against Purdue

Michigan State football is in must-win territory if they want to avoid reaching the postseason for a third straight season.

The Spartans return home this week in a Friday night matchup against Purdue. Michigan State comes into this game on a three-game losing streak and in need of wins in each of its last two games to reach bowl eligibility. The Spartans are 4-6 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten play.

Purdue is having an even rougher go this year, with the Boilermakers sitting at 1-9 overall and 0-7 in Big Ten play. Purdue hasn’t won since the season opener against FCS foe Indiana State.

In preparation for this week’s matchup with the Boilermakers, Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith met with the local media to preview this game. Hear what he had to say in the video below.

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Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith recap tough loss at Illinois

Watch Jonathan Smith recap the Spartans loss at Illinois on Saturday afternoon

It was not a good day for the Spartans’ football program.

Michigan State dropped its third straight game on Saturday in a blowout loss at Illinois. The Spartans trailed the entire game, but it wasn’t until the fourth quarter when the Fighting Illini pulled away for the 38-16 victory.

With the loss, Michigan State is now 4-6 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten play. This will be the third straight year and fifth in the last six years that Michigan State will finish with a losing record in conference play. The Spartans will need to win both of its remaining games (Purdue and Rutgers) to reach bowl eligibility and avoid a third straight bowless season.

So what did Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith have to say about the loss on Saturday? Watch his complete postgame press conference in the video below.

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MSU head coach Jonathan Smith talks injuries, previews Illinois matchup

Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith provide an injury update on Aidan Chiles and preview this week’s game vs. Illinois

Michigan State football should be getting back a number of key players in this week’s road matchup at Illinois.

The Spartans lost a handful of key contributors in their last game, but head coach Jonathan Smith expects most (if not all) to be back this week against the Fighting Illini. That includes starting quarterback Aidan Chiles.

Michigan State is looking to snap a two-game losing streak in this week’s road tilt at Illinois. The Spartans come into this matchup with a 4-5 overall record and 2-4 mark in Big Ten play.

Hear Smith’s full injury update and full preview of this week’s matchup against Illinois in the video below.

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MSU head coach Jonathan Smith talks injuries, getting ’embarrassed’ vs. Indiana

Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith discuss the Spartans getting “embarrassed” against Indiana on Saturday

It was an embarrassing effort from the Spartans in Saturday’s blowout home loss to Indiana, according to Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith.

Smith used that exact word to describe Michigan State’s performance in the 47-10 loss against the Hoosiers. Michigan State led 10-0 after the first quarter but from that point on Indiana dominated the game to earn the blowout victory.

With the loss, Michigan State dropped to 4-5 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play this year. The Spartans will be off next week before returning on November 16 in a road game at Illinois.

Hear all of what Smith had to say about the Spartans’ loss vs. Indiana in the press conference video below:

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Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith discuss UM game, preview Indiana

MSU head coach Jonathan Smith recaps the Spartans loss vs. Michigan and previews the upcoming game against Indiana

Michigan State football has moved on from Saturday’s tough loss against Michigan, but they won’t forget what happened, according to head coach Jonathan Smith.

Smith met with the media on Monday during his weekly press conference, touched on the rivalry, and looked ahead to this week’s game against Indiana. The Spartans lost by the final score of 24-17 against the Wolverines, and after the game, a fight resulted in a Spartans player and staffer being stomped on.

Michigan State is now 4-4 overall and 2-3 in Big Ten play, and will look to bounce back this week in a home game against undefeated Indiana. The Hoosiers come into this matchup with a perfect 8-0 overall record and 5-0 mark in Big Ten play.

Hear what Smith had to say during his weekly press conference in the video below:

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Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith recap loss vs. Michigan

Hear what head coach Jonathan Smith had to say following the Spartans’ narrow loss at Michigan

Michigan State football returned home on Saturday night without Paul Bunyan.

For a third straight year, Michigan got the best of the Spartans, this time in a tight, hard-fought battle at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines overcame a poor start to get the 24-17 victory over Michigan State.

The Spartans had a chance to tie the game late in the game but were stopped on fourth down deep in Michigan territory. The Wolverines ran out the clock from there and preserved the win.

With the loss, Michigan State drops to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in Big Ten play. The Spartans will return home next week for a matchup against undefeated Indiana.

Hear what head coach Jonathan Smith had to say following the Spartans’ narrow loss at Michigan in the video below:

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Jonathan Smith provides update on MSU football uniform combos

Apparently, one person makes the call on what Michigan State football wears on game days. That’s head coach Jonathan Smith.

Smith held his weekly press conference on Monday, and was asked about who decides what uniform combinations Michigan State wears on game day. He confirmed that he makes the call.

Check out the full quote from Smith — courtesy of Detroit Free Press reporter Chris Solari:

UNIFORM UPDATE: Jonathan Smith says it's his decision as to what MSU wears each week. "I got the title, so I make the call." h/t to @StephenM_Brooks for the important rivalry week question.

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 21, 2024

The question from 247Sports’ reporter Stephen Brooks comes after some backlash on the lack of uniform variety from the Spartans. Over the past few years, Michigan State wore different helmets and uniforms each week, but this season, the Spartans are keeping it standard from week to week.

Hopefully, Michigan State football will break out some new different helmets soon — including my personal favorites that include the Gruff Sparty logo.

Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith recap Spartans’ win vs. Iowa

Watch Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith recap the Spartans’ victory over Iowa

Michigan State football picked up a massive win on Saturday night.

The Spartans used a full team effort to lead wire-to-wire in an upset victory over Iowa on Saturday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak, and pushed the Spartans to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play.

Michigan State will now turn its focus to rival Michigan next week. Kickoff between the Spartans and Wolverines is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

Watch Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith recap the Spartans’ victory over Iowa in the video below.

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Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith preview matchup vs. Iowa

Hear Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith preview the Spartans’ upcoming game against Iowa

Michigan State football returns to the field after a bye last week, with the goal of snapping a three-game losing skid.

The Spartans got off to a hot start this season but have since hit a rough patch with three straight losses. Two of those were against top five teams in Ohio State and Oregon, while the other was a narrow defeat at Boston College.

Michigan State enters this week’s matchup against Iowa with an overall record of 3-3 and 1-2 mark in Big Ten play. Iowa is 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play.

Kickoff between the Spartans and Hawkeyes is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game will be televised on NBC.

In preparation for Saturday’s battle between the Spartans and Hawkeyes, Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith met with the media for his weekly press conference. Hear what he had to say about the matchup in the video below.

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