Ellis is an athletic, strong-armed passer, which fits the mold from what we've seen in how Jonathan Smith recruits. Spread it out, go vertical and make plays. The Spartans are clearly making gains ...

The foundation of Coach Jonathan Smith's first cycle laid the groundwork. 247Sports' Allen Trieu went in-depth as to why the short-term gain for a prospect who hasn't even signed is so significant.

For Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith, the recruiting trail offers a chance to build a program through not only talent, but character. The stars on a recruiting profile don't matter. The tape ...

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith does not care about the stars on a recruit's 247Sports or Rivals profile. The tape and intangibles matter most. That being said, four-star linebacker Nick ...

When Smith took over his alma mater, Oregon State was coming off a one-win season. He had only nine victories the first three years combined before the Beavers posted three straight winning ...

On the football side, you have Jonathan Smith, whose legacy in East Lansing is only beginning as he goes into his second season at the helm at just 46 years old. Slowly but surely, Smith is ...

For Coach Jonathan Smith, habits and player makeup are bigger than any stars on a recruiting profile. Caudill and Coffman are taking the reins and showing early maturity. Caudill is 6-foot-5 ...