Jonathan Smith hired as Michigan State's football coach: 3 quick takes
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Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on Oregon State football coach Jonathan Smith becoming MSU's new head coach.
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MSU football lands Jonathan Smith as next head coach
MSU football: What to make of Jonathan Smith's first recruiting class
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Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13 as Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title
Michigan State added 7th year, starting at $7.25M, to land former Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith
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MSU football lands Jonathan Smith as next head coach
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Jonathan Smith Reaction Survey - The Only Colors
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UW offensive coordinator Jonathan Smith, once scapegoat, now deserves praise
Michigan State added 7th year, starting at $7.25M, to land former Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith
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Oregon State QB Aidan Chiles follows Coach Smith to Michigan State - ESPN
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Michigan State Spartans On The 5-Yard Line For Massive Coaching Hire - Gridiron Heroics
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MSU coach Jonathan Smith adds 11 new coaches to football staff - The State News
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Jonathan Smith Has Long History of Program Building and Sustaining Success - Michigan State University Athletics
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What Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith said after the No. 16 Beavers' rout of UC Davis
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Michigan State hires Jonathan Smith away from Oregon State, hoping he turn around another program