“Jonathan has a proven track record of success, building the Oregon State program from the ground up by implementing a plan resulting in sustained historic success for the Beavers," Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller said.
He also coached quarterbacks at Boise State, Montana and Idaho after starting his coaching career as an Oregon State graduate assistant in 2002.
Oregon State and Washington State are the lone remaining teams in the Pac-12 after the other 10 teams bolted in realignment.
Smith closed his coaching career at Oregon State with a 31-7 loss to rival and sixth-ranked Oregon.
“This year, Oregon State has controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, ranking among the nation’s leaders in both rushing offense and rushing defense.
Persons:
Smith, “ Jonathan, Alan Haller, Tucker, Harlon Barnett, Mark Dantonio, Nick Saban, “, Scott Barnes, Gary Andersen, Cory Hall, ” Haller, “ He’s, he’s, ”, Ralph D, Russo, Anne M, Peterson, Larry Lage, ___
Organizations:
Oregon State, Beavers, Michigan State, Boise, Big, Spartans, Penn State . Michigan State, College Football, LSU, Oregon, Washington State, Cougars, AP College Football, AP Sports, AP
Locations:
Oregon, Pasadena , California, Boise State , Montana and Idaho, Washington, Michigan, Wisconsin