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Michigan State's Armorion Smith Shares Inspiring Family Story

10/25/2025

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Armorion Smith, Michigan State safety, will share his story on ESPN's College Gameday this Saturday, detailing how his mother's death led him to become guardian to his siblings.
The Michigan State safety transferred from Cincinnati.
He stepped up in Nikai Martinez's absence and recorded a notable interception and a forced fumble this season.
The segment will air at 9 a.m. ET.

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Armorion Smith, Michigan State safety, will share his story on ESPN's College Gameday this Saturday, detailing how his mother's death led him to become guardian to his siblings.
The Michigan State safety transferred from Cincinnati.
He stepped up in Nikai Martinez's absence and recorded a notable interception and a forced fumble this season.
The segment will air at 9 a.m. ET.