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  1. Jonathan Smith (American football coach) - Wikipedia

    • Jonathan Charles Smith (born January 18, 1979) is an American college football coach who is currently the head coach at Michigan State University. He was previously the head coach for six seasons at his alma mater, Oregon State University. As a player, he was a four-year starter at quarterback for the Beavers under head coaches Mike Riley and Dennis Eric… See more

    BornJanuary 18, 1979 · Pasadena, California, U.S.
    Position(s)Quarterback
    Early years

    Born in Pasadena, California, Smith graduated from Glendora High School in east Los Angeles County in 1997. He went north to play college football at Oregon State, and was originally a walk-on under head coac… See more

    Coaching career

    Smith was a graduate assistant at his alma mater in 2002 and 2003 under Erickson and Riley. He was the quarterbacks coach for six seasons (20042009) at the University of Idaho under three head coaches: Nick Holt, … See more

     
  1. Jonathan Smith - Michigan State University Athletics

  2. Jonathan Smith Named Michigan State University Head …

    Nov 25, 2023 · EAST LANSING, Mich. – Jonathan Smith, who has led Oregon State to new heights during his tenure over the past six seasons, has been named Michigan State University's 26th head football coach. Smith will be …

  3. Who is Jonathan Smith? Meet Michigan State football …

    Aug 30, 2024 · Jonathan Smith is the new head coach at Michigan State football. The Spartans hired him in November, away from his alma mater, Oregon State, one day after the conclusion of the 2023...

  4. Michigan State football announces Jonathan Smith as …

    Nov 25, 2023 · Michigan State University has announced former Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith as the Spartans’ 26th head football coach.

  5. MSU football: Jonathan Smith chose MSU to win while …

    Aug 25, 2024 · “We've got to tighten up the fight song,” MSU coach Jonathan Smith said this past Friday, “because we've got (so many new players), let alone new coaches. So we're working on that a little.

  6. Who is Jonathan Smith? 5 things to know about …

    Nov 25, 2023 · Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith was named the 26th coach of the Spartans on Saturday. Here are five things to know about Michigan State’s new coach: Smith, a California native, arrived at...

  7. Jonathan Smith Named MSU’s 26th Head Football Coach

    Feb 24, 2024 · Learn how Jonathan Smith, former Oregon State head coach and Pac-12 Co-Coach of the Year, became the new leader of Spartan Football in 2023. Read about his teambuilding philosophy, his experience in the College …

  8. Jonathan Smith preparing to build a new life, culture …

    Jonathan Smith, former Oregon State coach, joins Michigan State as the new leader of the Spartan program. He brings a low ego, high output culture and a proven track record of developing players and people.

  9. Jonathan Smith hired as Michigan State's football …

    Nov 25, 2023 · Smith, who emerged as MSU’s top choice this week, coached 20th-ranked Oregon State to an 8-4 season, including a 31-7 loss at sixth-ranked Oregon on Friday night, in a game that began...