Jonathan Smith Leads Michigan State Against Familiar Foe Oregon

Smith and several of his former Oregon State staff members prepare the Spartans for a challenging game at Autzen Stadium.

Jonathan Smith, now head coach at Michigan State, faces Oregon for the first time since leaving Oregon State.
Smith has extensive experience against Oregon, having played and coached against them multiple times over his career.
Several of Smith's former Oregon State coaches have joined him at Michigan State, adding familiarity to the matchup.
Smith emphasizes the difficulty of playing at Autzen Stadium and is preparing his team for the intense atmosphere.
Oregon has shown significant improvement this season, particularly in their recent games against OSU and UCLA.