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Michigan State Fires Coach Smith After Disappointing Season

11/30/2025

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Michigan State University fired head football coach Jonathan Smith after two seasons, finishing 2025 at 4-8 and 9-15 overall.
Athletic director J Batt cited the need for a coaching change to realign the program with its championship expectations.
Smith previously coached at Oregon State and is owed a $33 million buyout.
The Spartans finished 1-8 in the Big Ten this season, and the change follows a season-ending win against Maryland.

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Michigan State University fired head football coach Jonathan Smith after two seasons, finishing 2025 at 4-8 and 9-15 overall.
Athletic director J Batt cited the need for a coaching change to realign the program with its championship expectations.
Smith previously coached at Oregon State and is owed a $33 million buyout.
The Spartans finished 1-8 in the Big Ten this season, and the change follows a season-ending win against Maryland.