Michigan State has found its new head football coach.
Sources told Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger that Michigan State is expected to hire Jonathan Smith from Oregon State to be the Spartans’ new head coach.
Jonathan Smith is soon to notify his Oregon State team that he will be leaving to be the next coach at Michigan State, source confirms to @YahooSports.
A long-anticipated hire. FBScoop reported Wednesday that he was the top target. He’s been the guy for a week.— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 25, 2023
MSU had a head start with its coaching search after firing Mel Tucker back in September amid a sexual harassment investigation.