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Jonathan Smith and Former Oregon State Assistants Look to Rebuild MSU Football
With the arrival of Jonathan Smith as Michigan State football’s new head coach, accompanied by his accomplished group of assistants from Oregon State, Michigan State is poised for a new era of Spartan football.
The staff’s impressive track record, including the recent production of the 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Taliese Fuaga, and their role in transforming Oregon State into a competitive force, underscores their potential to develop talent and drive success at Michigan State.
Coach Smith and his assistants are bringing not just their expertise but also a culture of accountability, hard work and player development to Michigan State. This culture, which they successfully instilled at Oregon State, transformed the program into a competitive force. By laying this foundation at Michigan State, they are setting the stage for future success in their first season with the new scheme, staff and players.
Utilizing their experience in identifying and bolstering talent, the coaching staff can increase the potential of Michigan State’s roster. The presence of players who have benefited from structured coaching at Oregon State will provide a seamless transition into the Spartans’ program. These athletes bring with them not only skill and athleticism but also an understanding of the work ethic and discipline required to excel at the collegiate level.
The players that have transferred to Michigan State from Oregon State are not only talented players but have already competed under the coaching of Smith and the other coaches.
On the field, Smith and his assistants will implement strategic game plans tailored to the soundness of their players. Their ability to adapt and innovate, established at Oregon State, will be crucial in navigating the challenges of the newly revamped and competitive Big Ten conference. By leveraging the talents of their athletes and exploiting opponent weaknesses, they can position Michigan State for success in each game of the season.
Not only have Smith and the coaches surrounding him proven themselves on the field, but numerous players have pointed out how easy they are to connect with off the field. A few players have stated that Smith is mainly a very heart-warming guy, and he will be there for all his players and support them whenever they need it.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — May 9 is National Train Day and the Oregon Rail Heritage Center is celebrating all weekend long.
Guests are able to get up and personal with the numerous steam engines and hop on board for a short ride along the Southeast Portland waterfront near OMSI.
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People explore the trains at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Southeast Portland for National Train Day. May 9, 2026 (KOIN). -
People explore the trains at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Southeast Portland for National Train Day. May 9, 2026 (KOIN). -
People explore the trains at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Southeast Portland for National Train Day. May 9, 2026 (KOIN).
“They don’t get them running that often, but when they do, it’s nice. The price for admission is fine because we know it’s going towards putting money into the trains again, which I’ll always love doing that. So it just keeps them going longer and just so everyone else can enjoy them,” said Kyle Gentile, visiting from Canby.
The event continues on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.The Oregon Rail Heritage Center has more information about the event.
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (KATU) — A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Northern California, near the Oregon border, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake struck just before 10 p.m. on Friday, about 67 miles west southwest of Crescent City, Calif., or about 267 miles south southwest of Salem, Ore., at a depth of about one and a half miles.
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This earthquake did not generate a tsunami threat. No damage or injuries have been reported.
As of 11 a.m., the USGS has received 30 reports from residents who claimed to have felt shaking from this quake.
Did you feel it? Tap here to leave a report with the USGS.
According to the USGS, earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest ones felt by humans. Damage is more likely with earthquakes of magnitudes 4.0 and greater.
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