Smith Praises Defense, Eyes Growth in Final Two Games

Smith Praises Defense, Eyes Growth in Final Two Games

EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn’t shy away from the reality of a tough season during his Monday press conference, but his message was clear: keep fighting. Reflecting on the Penn State game, Smith praised his defense for keeping the team competitive despite a costly coverage bust. “Some critical stops, third and fourth down, kept us in the game for a long time,” he said. Offensively, the challenge was protecting fres…