EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith had about 38 hours to digest the aftermath of his first indoctrination into the Michigan State vs. Michigan football rivalry, and the benches-clearing scuffle that ...

Michigan rivalry, until he became the head coach of course. In his first year in East Lansing, Smith will get to experience ...

EAST LANSING – The day Jonathan Smith was introduced as Michigan State’s new coach, he was asked about the rivalry with Michigan. Nearly 11 months later, he’s finally getting a taste of it.

EAST LANSING – Jonathan Smith gave his Michigan State players most of its bye week away from football, save for one practice. The reason? “If you've gone through a rough stretch, to be able to ...