Coaching change

Michigan State hires Jonathan Smith

Michigan State hired Jonathan Smith as head coach. Wikipedia

Before

Previous head coachMel Tucker20-14

After

New head coachJonathan Smithfrom Oregon State (2018-2023); Oregon State finished 8-5 in 2023

Where the program stood around the hire

Before: ranked 42nd of 133 in 2023. Next: 53rd, 54th.

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Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.

View as table
Program rank by season
SeasonRankWhere that sitsRecord
202031st of 127upper half–
202128th of 130upper half11-2
202233rd of 131upper half5-7
202342nd of 133upper half4-8
202453rd of 134upper half5-7
202554th of 136upper half4-8

More facts

  • Jonathan Smith succeeded Mel Tucker (20-14), who left on September 27, 2023. Wikipedia, dated September 27, 2023
  • Jonathan Smith came from Oregon State (2018-2023). Wikipedia
  • Harlon Barnett had been interim head coach. Wikipedia

Latest source dated September 27, 2023.