Everyone has waited long enough. There is no better time than the present for Michigan State athletic director J Batt to decide on if Jonathan Smith will remain the football team’s head coach in 2026, or if he will go.
I’m not here to definitively say Smith should stay or be fired — I certainly have my thoughts, but so does every other MSU fan and media member. The horse has been dead for a long time there. No matter what Batt decides, it’s in the best interest of Michigan State for it to happen before the season finale against Maryland.
There’s also always the chance that Batt has not actually decided yet or is leaning in any specific direction. I’ve seen him walk into the Spartan Stadium media room following losses with a glum look on his face. He wants to see this team win, too…