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Andrew Brewster

Quotes: Jonathan Smith addresses the media for the first time as Michigan State football head coach

Michigan State football has a new leader, as the contract details for Jonathan Smith will be finalized today and Smith will embark on his new journey as the head coach of the Spartans after spending the last six season with his alma mater, Oregon State.

On Tuesday, an excited coach Smith addressed the media for the first time as the head coach of the Michigan State football program, and his energy was palpable and infectious.

Below, you can see the most notable quotes from that press conference.

Smith's excitement was obvious

Smith on leaving Oregon State

Smith chokes up talking about his family

Smith: 'Michigan State is a place can develop'

Smith on the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry

Smith plans to talk to some recent MSU staff members

Smith excited to learn players' stories

'Low ego, big output'

Smith on MSU starting QB

Smith plans to lean on Dantonio

Smith on if conference realignment affected his decision

Smith on lack of midwest ties

Smith on Houser and Leavitt entering portal

Awesome quote from Smith

Smith on recruiting in-state

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