Jonathan Smith | Michigan State football coach | 2024 MHSFCA Clinic

Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith addresses a room full of Michigan high school football coaches at the annual MHSFCA Clinic in Lansing.

[@Kyle-ur4mr]

Love this guy. Can’t wait to see us play

[@the503creepout7]

As a lifelong Duck fan/alum I've been familiar with Jonathan Smith since i was in high school. And despite what people might think east of the west coast - most Duck fans don't really hate on the Beavers TOO much. OrSt is looked at more like a redheaded younger stepbrother(when not playing eachother, often times Duck fans are rooting for the Beavs). Our truest most bitter rival are the Washington Huskies. That said - i think MSU made a good hire here. They're going outside of the defense-first Saban-tree they've stuck with for so long. Smith comes from the Mike Reilly/Dennis Erickson lineage & he'll definitely deliver the offense. Get used to seeing the jet sweep(the Beavers made that thing a serious weapon over many years). And the guy's a QB guru for sure. i also don't think MSU will need to worry about Smith getting into any trouble as far as NCAA violations go. Do i have some concerns? Yeah. To my knowledge he doesn't have a real established recruiting base in the midwest. And how will his coaching style fare in the big 10(but also how will UO, UW, UCLA, & USC fare as well)? No matter what, i think Sparty's gonna get a fun brand of football, win more games with Smith than Tucker, & even if Smith isn't there for too long at least the fan base will get the taste of the last few seasons out of their mouths. So good luck Smith & MSU.

[@robsouth2]

THIS IS THE RIGHT COACH AT THE RIGHT TIME FOR SPARTAN FOOTBALL.... CAN'T WAIT! #GOGREEN

[@brianschultz5696]

I like how he was deliberate in his assistant coaching searches and his methodical approach to building his roster. I like everything so far. Very hopeful he is successful at MSU.

[@CardShark_Chris]

C.E.O. Michigan State University Football

[@andrewps84]

This will be an interesting year…Harbaugh is gone, JJ is in the pros, Smith is in and we actually have a quarterback that can play. Not to mention a defensive coordinator who seems to know his stuff. That’s what I like to see…so long as he’s willing to embrace change and not micromanage his staff, we may have a great and competitive program. Go green!

[@jeffvanderploeg3272]

Big hands, and his teams are always excellent at ball security. Coincidence? I think not lol

[@markheidema3699]

We're in great hands with J.S. as H.C.

[@marlonmilanno289]

Go Green Go White!