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Tracker: Every new Michigan State football staff hire under new head coach Jonathan Smith

The Jonathan Smith era at Michigan State football is here, and things are moving quickly, as Smith assembles his staff with an attempt to get up to speed and prepared for recruiting, transfer portal moves, and more.

It is very interesting to see what Smith will do with his staff. Oregon State is a team that had less talent than MSU has the last two years, but has had way more success in that span than Michigan State (let’s just call it how it is), and several of the Beavers’ assistant coaches had earned a lot of respect around the country.

However, Smith won’t just be able to copy and paste his staff from Oregon State. It’s possible that at least one of those guys (likely Trent Bray, but we’ll see) will be a prime candidate to become the next head coach at Oregon State, and Smith will also need to grab a few assistant coaches who have experience recruiting in the Midwest and the South, which was a knock on Smith considering he’s spent his whole career recruiting on the West Coast.

Below, we will keep track of every new hire brought in by Smith to fill out his staff.

OL Coach: Jim Michalczik

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Role: Offensive Line coach

Where he was before: Oregon State (2018-2023)

Story: Read Here

TE Coach: Brian Wozniak

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Role: Tight Ends coach

Where he was before: Oregon State (2018-2023)

Story: Read Here

 

RB Coach: Keith Bhonapha

Role: Running Backs coach

Where he was before: Oregon State (2023)

Story: Read Here

Director of Player Personnel: Cole Moore

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Role: Director of Player Personnel

Where he was before: Oregon State (2023)

Story: Read Here

DB Coach: Blue Adams

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Role: Defensive Backs coach

Where he was before: Oregon State (2019-2023)

Story: Read Here

OC: Brian Lindgren

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Role: Offensive Coordinator

Where he was before: Oregon State (2018-2023)

Story: Read Here

Strength and Conditioning: Mike McDonald

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Role: Strength and Conditioning coach

Where he was before: Oregon State (2017-2023)

Story: Read Here

Chief of Staff: Dan Van De Riet

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Role: Chief of Staff

Where he was before: Oregon State (2001-2023)

Story: Read Here

DL Coach: Legi Suiaunoa

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Role: Defensive Line Coach

Where he was before: Oregon State (2017-2023)

Story: Read Here

Director of Recruiting and Player Relations: Michael Doctor

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Role: Director of Recruiting

Where he was before: Oregon State (2020-2023)

Director of Recruiting Communications: Austin D'Armond

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Role: Director of Recruiting Communications

Where he was before: Oregon State (2021-2023)

DC: Joe Rossi

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Role: Defensive Coordinator

Where he was before: Minnesota (2017-23)

Story: Read Here

WR Coach: Courtney Hawkins

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Role: Wide Receivers Coach

Where he was before: Michigan State (2020-present)

Story: Read Here

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