Spartans coach Jonathan Smith spoke on Monday afternoon regarding his expectations for Saturday night. “Schematically, they are committed to making it physical running the ball,” Smith said.

EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith had about 38 hours to digest the aftermath of his first indoctrination into the Michigan State vs. Michigan football rivalry, and the benches-clearing scuffle that ...

EAST LANSING – Jonathan Smith gave his Michigan State players most of its bye week away from football, save for one practice. The reason? “If you've gone through a rough stretch, to be able to ...

Michigan State football currently stands at 1-1 in Big Ten play under first-year head coach Jonathan Smith. While the record might seem modest, the upcoming schedule presents a significant ...

It wasn't the result head coach Jonathan Smith was hoping for in his first foray into the Michigan versus Michigan State rivalry. It was a heated contest, and give credit to his Spartans for ...

Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith is the 22nd-highest paid coach in college football in 2024, according to the newly updated USA TODAY Sports coaching salary database. Smith is in Year ...

EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith’s career revolves around college football Saturdays, yet coaches remain hyperfocused inside their own tightly structured bubbles each week. So it shouldn’t come ...

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith, left, shakes hands with head coach Sherrone Moore after 24-17 loss at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jonathan Smith has played ...