Michigan State will host numerous recruiting targets of varying repute and interest at Friday's home opener against Florida Atlantic. How will head coach Jonathan Smith and his staff use it as a tool?
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith knows how important a good showing against Florida Atlantic will be. It will be his debut at the helm of the Spartans. He is tasked with rebuilding a program that was once prominent but lost to a disappointing coaching tenure.
College football pundits know this , which is why the Spartans are projected in the six-to-eight-win range. Perhaps overlooked is this team's talent. A serviceable offensive line, what could be a surprising defensive front, and one of the deepest linebacker rooms in the conference. The first game of the season most likely won't answer all of those questions. It could indicate them. Beyond the importance of starting the season 1-0 instead of 0-1 and ensuring a weary fanbase that the Green and White will again embody the wordThis game will be a showcase. What does Smith want to show, exactly?
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