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MSU's Jonathan Smith on First Game Against Michigan: 'That Game Will Mean a Whole Lot'

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith is joining yet another in-state rivalry.

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MSU's Jonathan Smith on First Game Against Michigan: 'That Game Will Mean a Whole Lot'

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith is joining yet another in-state rivalry.

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Michigan State's Jack Velling catches a pass during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Spartan Transfer Jack Velling on Oregon State Being Left Out of Big Ten Expansion

Michigan State tight end Jack Velling and his fellow Oregon State-turned-Spartan teammates are in the Big Ten now, but while at OSU, they "felt disrespected" not being selected as one of the teams to be moved from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten.

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How MSU's Jonathan Smith 'Re-Recruited' Aidan Chiles, Jack Velling, Tanner Miller

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Coach Jonathan Smith and Michigan State's Goals Along the Offensive Line

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Michigan State's Dillon Tatum breaks up a pass intended Nebraska's Malachi Coleman during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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MSU Football Star Has High Admiration For New DC Joe Rossi

Michigan State safety Dillon Tatum was a blue-chip Mel Tucker recruit who stayed for the new era of Spartans football. For a big junior year, he is looking to his new defensive coordinator, Joe Rossi.

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Coach Jonathan Smith's Mantra for Michigan State's Football Program

Coach Jonathan Smith is entering his first season at Michigan State. He has set the mantra he and his team will abide by.

Jonathan Smith speaks to the media at Big Ten Football Media Days.

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How MSU Football's Jonathan Smith is Recruiting the Midwest

Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith made it clear on Day 1 that recruiting the Midwest was a No. 1 priority. At Big Ten Football Media Days, he explained how he has gone about it.

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Kirk Cousins Rocked Spartan Legend's NBA Jersey at Falcons' Training Camp

Former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins wore a Steve Smith Atlanta Hawks jersey to training camp on Wednesday.

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Dillon Tatum Feels Responsibility to Get MSU Football Back to an Elite Level

Michigan State football suffered a tremendous setback last season, and while Coach Jonathan Smith has the task of turning things around in East Lansing, it's on the upperclassmen to set the tone on the field.

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MSU's Jonathan Smith on Rebounding From Spring Transfer Portal Losses

Michigan State suffered an abundance of transfer portal losses back in the spring, but Jonathan Smith and the Spartans were able to respond.

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Michigan State's Jack Velling on Joining Coach Jonathan Smith

Jack Velling discussed his decision to follow Jonathan Smith from Oregon State to Michigan State.

Oct 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Nate Carter (5) runs with the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State Returning Halfback Brings Promise for Spartans

Michigan State's Nate Carter is improving and brings hope to Michigan State

Oct 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Nate Carter (5) breaks the tackle of Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jack Henderson (20) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

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Four Michigan State Football Players Named to Prestigious Watchlist

Michigan State is rebuilding its roster. However, Michigan State has multiple talented players already on the team this upcoming season.

Ousted MSU football coach Mel Tucker is featured on an Michigan State Football license plate on a vehicle seen parked outside Spartan Stadium, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in East Lansing.

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4-Star WR Set to Visit Michigan State Soon

Coach Jonathan Smith continues to focus on recruiting as it will be a pivotal part of Michigan State's turnaround. Four-star wide receiver Mason James is set to visit East Lansing.

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles takes the field during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Michigan State QB Deemed One of Best Transfers in College Football

After transferring from Oregon State this offseason, Michigan State's Aidan Chiles is being listed as one of the top transfers from this past offseason

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Jack Velling, Aidan Chiles' Established Chemistry to be Vital for the Spartans

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles and tight end Jack Velling already have chemistry from their year together at Oregon State.

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Michigan State Coach Jonathan Smith From Big Ten Football Media Days in Indianapolis

Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith addressed the media today from Big Ten Football Media Days in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Why MSU Football Star Stayed Loyal to the Green and White When Transfer Portal was an Option

The Michigan State Spartans landed blue-chip safety Dillon Tatum during the Mel Tucker era. Tatum could have left with the coach, but now he is sticking around for Jonathan Smith.

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What Has Stood Out to MSU's Jonathan Smith About In-State Recruiting

It is the Michigan State Spartans' top priority to recruit the state of Michigan hard under head coach Jonathan Smith. Michigan high school football has been eye-opening for Smith.

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Jonathan Smith Made it Clear to His Team Upon Arrival: 'We're All Spartans Here'

Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith made sure to dispel any division when he first met with his new team.

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Jonathan Smith, MSU Football's Sales Pitch to Recruits

The Michigan State Spartans are looking to be recruiting trail winners. In order to do that, Coach Jonathan Smith is selling the past -- and the future.

Michigan State's offense and defense play each other during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Multiple Michigan State Players Receive National Recognition

As Michigan State football embarks on a new season, multiple players receive are expected to have productive seasons for the team.

Nov 18, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers head coach Jonathan Smith looks onto the field during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State Could Have a Bright Future Ahead of It With Coach Smith at the Helm

Jonathan Smith is bringing a lot of experience with him to Michigan State.

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EXCLUSIVE: Top Jonathan Smith, MSU Football Commit Recounts Decision to Choose Green and White

The Michigan State Spartans secured a commitment from defensive lineman Derrick Simmons at the end of June, capping off what was a successful month. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Simmons discusses what the climax of his recruitment was like.

Oct 14, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Jalen Berger (8) celebrates after a first down run during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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Former Michigan State RB Jalen Berger Commits to Another Big Ten School

Michigan State football lost running back Jalen Berger to the transfer portal earlier this offseason. He has decided on where he will play football next season and it will be with another school in the Big Ten.