Few programs have had to overcome as much adversity in as short of a time frame as Michigan State football's.
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith was tasked with helping rebuild a once proud Spartans football program that has fallen on hard times because of the actions of their former coach and the changing landscape of college football, specifically the transfer portal and the Name, Image and Likeness era.
Any rebuild takes time, especially in college football. Before the transfer portal, coaches would be given years to rebuild a football program, as it would take a coach a while to get the necessary players in to fit their system. While this is undoubtedly the case, the transfer portal adds a new layer of difficulty for new head coaches, especially Coach Smith.
However, one of the biggest positives of Coach Smith’s troubles so far is that he faced adversity early in his tenure. Football is filled with adversity; players generally look to their leader to see how they react to tough times. So far, Coach Smith has handled all the negative things thrown his way admirably.
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