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.
MSU football: What to make of Jonathan Smith's first recruiting class
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What Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith said after the No. 16 Beavers' rout of UC Davis
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Oregon State Coach Jonathan Smith Is Michigan State's Top Candidate - Sports Illustrated
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College football coaching carousel: Grades after Texas A&M, Michigan State hires
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Michigan State coaching candidates: Mike Elko, Jonathan Smith, Sean Lewis among options to replace Mel Tucker
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Michigan State head coaching candidates: Mike Elko, Jonathan Smith, Lance Leipold among early names to watch
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Jonathan Smith: 'No decisions have been made' on Michigan State job
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Tom Izzo: New head football coach Jonathan Smith is an 'excellent addition' - The State News
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Did Michigan State Get It Right By Hiring Jonathan Smith?
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Michigan State added 7th year, starting at $7.25M, to land former Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith
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College Football Fans Confused By 'Frontrunner' For Michigan State Head Coach Job
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MSU welcomes Michigan State football's new head coach, Jonathan Smith
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Oregon State QB Aidan Chiles follows Coach Smith to Michigan State - ESPN