Jonathan Smith (American football coach)

Jonathan Smith
Smith in 2017
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamMichigan State
ConferenceBig Ten
Record4–4
Biographical details
Born (1979-01-18) January 18, 1979 (age 45)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Playing career
1998–2001Oregon State
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2002–2003Oregon State (GA)
2004–2009Idaho (QB)
2010–2011Montana (OC/QB)
2012–2013Boise State (QB)
2014–2017Washington (OC/QB)
2018–2023Oregon State
2024–presentMichigan State
Head coaching record
Overall38–39
Bowls1–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Jonathan Charles Smith (born January 18, 1979) is an American college football coach, currently the head coach at Michigan State University.[1] He was previously the head coach for six seasons at his alma mater, Oregon State University.[2] As a player, he was a four-year starter at quarterback for the Beavers under head coaches Mike Riley and Dennis Erickson.

  1. ^ Rittenberg, Adam (November 29, 2017). "Michigan State finalizes deal to hire Jonathan Smith as next head coach". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jonathan Smith's abrupt departure leaves OSU students reeling". kgw.com. November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.