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Watch BTN’s interview with MSU head coach Jonathan Smith during Big Ten Media Days

See what MSU head coach Jonathan Smith had to say when he met with the BTN crew during Big Ten Media Days

Jonathan Smith will be looking to right the ship for Michigan State football this upcoming fall.

Smith is about a month away from coaching his first game as the Spartans head coach. He will look to get the Spartans back to the postseason for the first time in three years.

Hear what Smith had to say when he caught up with the Big Ten Network crew during Big Ten Media Days:

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Popular CFB show host gives praise to Jonathan Smith, future at MSU

Josh Pate of Late Kick Live is confident Jonathan Smith will turn around MSU

Josh Pate of Late Kick Josh is confident Jonathan Smith will turn around Michigan State football.

Smith has been on the job for the Spartans for roughly seven months, and he’s already built up some confidence from Pate. On Wednesday evening, Pate stated on X that Smith “will win at Michigan State.” The post on X from Pate can be seen below:

The statement from Pate is very vague but it certainly suggests he is confident in Smith’s ability to get the Spartans back on track. Whether that’s contending for Big Ten titles or just reaching bowl games is unknown, but this is still a refreshing take from Pate to see for Spartans everywhere.

Michigan State officially opens the 2024 season on August 30 against Florida Atlantic. Kickoff from Spartan Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on Big Ten Network.

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MSU head coach Jonathan Smith is ‘optimistic’ with O-Line entering 2024 season

MSU head coach Jonathan Smith shares some positive news about Spartans’ Offensive Line

A unit that has lately been a weakness for the Spartans may actually be a positive this year.

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith was at Big Ten Football Media Days on Wednesday and he shared some positive news about the offensive line. Smith was quoted by Kenny Jordan of On3 stating he’s “optimistic” about the Spartans’ offensive line unit.

Michigan State will have some new faces up front with a number of players transferring in and out this past offseason. Hearing that Smith is optimistic about the group, though, is refreshing for fans since Michigan State has struggled up front over the past few years.

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Jonathan Smith provides answer to mantra MSU will play by this year

Hear what Jonathan Smith said is his team’s mantra for the upcoming season

“Low ego, high output.”

That’s the mantra for new Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith and the Spartans this upcoming season. Smith took to the stage at Big Ten Football Media Days on Wednesday, and answered a question about a mantra he goes by which led to the low ego response.

You can check out the complete video of Smith’s press conference in Indianapolis on Wednesday by clicking here.

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MSU’s Jonathan Smith to take stage at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday

See how you can watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith at Big Ten Football Media Days

Michigan State will take the stage at Big Ten Football Media Days on Wednesday.

The Spartans will be one of the six teams featured on day two of Big Ten Football Media Days. The other five teams to be in attendance on Wednesday are Iowa, Nebraska, Penn State, UCLA and USC.

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith will take the main stage at 12 p.m. ET. The press conference will be televised live on the Big Ten Network.

Additionally, the following three Michigan State players will be in attendance for the media event:

  • Running back Nate Carter
  • Defensive back Dillon Tatum
  • Tight end Jack Velling

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Where does Jonathan Smith land in CBS Sports’ Hot Seat Rankings?

Who doesn’t love a little college football hot seat chatter in the thick of the summer?

Who doesn’t love a little college football hot seat chatter in the thick of the summer?

CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd has released his annual “Hot Seat Rankings” this week, which lists out all 134 college football coaches at the FBS level and where they rate on the hot seat meter. The ratings range from zero (Untouchable) to five (Win or be fired).

So where does new Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith land? Well, he’s in a pretty safe spot as you would expect.

Dodd has Smith listed as a one rating, which is considered “safe and secure” at the moment. As the new lead man of the Spartans’ program, this is an expected spot for Smith.

Check out the complete rankings from Dodd by clicking on the post below:

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LOOK: On3 gives MSU Football stellar grade for hire of Jonathan Smith

MSU made arguably the best hire of this year’s college football coaching carousel, according to Jesse Simonton of On3

Michigan State made arguably the best hire of this year’s college football coaching carousel, according to Jesse Simonton of On3.

Simonton put out his coaching carousel report cards earlier this week, and the Spartans’ hiring of Jonathan Smith ranked near the top of the list. Simonton gave Michigan State an “A” grade for the hiring of Smith.

The only other schools to get an “A” grade from Simonton was Alabama’s hiring of Kalen DeBoer and Houston’s hiring of Willie Fritz.

Click on the tweet below to read Simonton’s full write-up on the Spartans’ hiring of Smith and to see how it compares to the rest of the college football head coaching hires this past carousel season:

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LOOK: MSU football announces hiring of six assistant coaches

Michigan State football has officially announced the hiring of multiple assistant coaches

Michigan State football has officially announced the hiring of multiple assistant coaches.

There had been reports of numerous assistant coach hirings for new Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith but that was made official on Thursday. Michigan State released an official announcement for the hiring of six assistant coaches, including Brian Lindgren as the new offensive coordinator. Additionally, Michigan State announced the hiring of five support staffers.

Check out the complete breakdown of the new assistant coaches Michigan State will be welcoming to East Lansing below:

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REPORT: MSU football to hire Oregon State DL coach Legi Suiaunoa

New Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith is reportedly bringing another staffer from his previous school

New Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith is reportedly bringing another staffer from his previous school.

Justin Thind of 247Sports and Noah Sprunger of On3 are reporting that Oregon State defensive line coach Legi Suiaunoa will be hired by the Spartans for the same position. Suiaunoa has been with Smith at Oregon State since his inaugural season in 2018.

Click on the tweet below to read more on the Spartans’ newest hire and the experience he’ll bring to East Lansing, Mich. next year:

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WATCH: New MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith has message for Spartan Nation

It’s going to take a lot of work to get Michigan State football back on track but new head coach Jonathan Smith is up for the challenge

It’s going to take a lot of work to get Michigan State football back on track but new head coach Jonathan Smith is up for the challenge.

Smith is officially in East Lansing, Mich. after he arrived on Sunday afternoon to begin his time as the Spartans’ new head coach. As part of his arrival to Michigan State, he released a message to Spartan Nation, citing that he’s excited for the challenge of getting Michigan State back to contending for championships.

Check out below Smith’s message for Spartan Nation below — courtesy of Michigan State’s officialy social media account:

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