The Michigan State Spartans are now sitting at 3-8 after a 20-17 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes on the road.
This loss was avoidable for Jonathan Smith’s team, as the Spartans led by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The team snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, which has been a common theme in the short Smith era.
Another loss like this raises more questions about whether Smith has what it takes to be a coach at the Big Ten level, and the answers remain overwhelmingly negative. While Kinnick Stadium is a tough place to play, better execution wins MSU that game…