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Michigan State Collapses Late at Iowa as Jonathan Smith’s Future Is Weighed

A costly buyout clouds any immediate decision on the embattled coach’s status.

Nov 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) runs the ball against Southern California Trojans safety Bishop Fitzgerald (19) during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Michigan State surrendered a 10-point fourth-quarter lead and lost 20-17 on a walk-off 44-yard field goal by Drew Stevens.
  • Kaden Wetjen punished the Spartans’ special teams with three punt returns for 147 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown and a late 40-yard runback that set up the tying score.
  • Jonathan Smith accepted responsibility for game management, including punting on fourth-and-2 with 47 seconds left after earlier pooch punts and an end-of-half call that led to an interception.
  • The Spartans have dropped eight straight to fall to 3-8 overall and 0-8 in the Big Ten, putting them one loss from their first winless conference season since 1958 ahead of next week’s finale against Maryland at Ford Field.
  • Athletic director J Batt is evaluating Smith’s future, with sources indicating a call could come as soon as Sunday, though no outcome is assured and a buyout exceeding $30 million complicates any move.