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Jonathan Smith's Michigan State tenure HANGING BY A THREAD | Is Minnesota Game His FINAL Stand?

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Michigan State Spartans football faces a critical crossroads as head coach Jonathan Smith's five-game losing streak raises serious questions about his future. With a staggering $30-33 million buyout looming, can the Spartans afford to make a change, and what would it take for Smith to save his job?

The discussion breaks down Smith's three-step survival plan, including potential offensive coordinator changes and the need to start backup QB Alessio Milivojevic over struggling starter Aidan Chiles. Key topics include the program's complete lack of improvement since 2022, Smith's concerning absence of sideline emotion and leadership, and the crowded coaching carousel featuring candidates like Alex Golesh, Bob Chesney, and Tony Annese. The episode also covers Michigan State Spartans basketball's exhibition loss to UConn, highlighting troubling three-point shooting struggles and questions about offensive creation with Jeremy Fears and Jaxon Kohler.

Discover whether the Spartans can navigate this coaching crisis and what changes could reshape both programs.

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