Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith’s eye for early talent is unmatched — and his stockpile of underrated three-star recruits ...

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In comparing across his peers in the Big Ten, Smith was in the upper half of the league of safest coaches. From the Big Ten, ...

Smith was making $4.85 million at Oregon State on a deal that ran through 2029, with a $3 million buyout. It ended a longer-than-usual search process because of the timing of Tucker’s termination.

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith talks the media on the first national signing day for college football recruits Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. / Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA.

Coach Jonathan Smith will have an uphill battle this season. This means Michigan State reaching a bowl in Coach Smith's first season could be huge for the future of Michigan State football.