Jonathan Smith is preparing for his final Michigan State game of the 2025 season against Maryland on Saturday night at Ford Field, and there are plenty of storylines to be following.
Fans have been vocal about their desire for J Batt and the program to move on from the second-year head coach, but the buyout is what has made things a little difficult for Michigan State. If the Spartans move on from Smith, it’ll have to pay him over $30 million, but obviously the fans are hoping the multiple billionaire donors get it done.
With Smith still employed heading into the final game of the regular season, however, it feels like he might just return for one final year a-la Maryland, Wisconsin, and Baylor…