Jonathan Smith (American football coach)
Smith at 2025 Big Ten Media Days | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 18, 1979 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1998–2001 | Oregon State |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2002–2003 | Oregon State (GA) |
| 2004–2009 | Idaho (QB) |
| 2010–2011 | Montana (OC/QB) |
| 2012–2013 | Boise State (QB) |
| 2014–2017 | Washington (OC/QB) |
| 2018–2023 | Oregon State |
| 2024–2025 | Michigan State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 43–50 |
| Bowls | 1–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Co-Pac-12 Coach of the Year (2022) | |
Jonathan Charles Smith (born January 18, 1979) is an American college football coach. He was most recently the head football coach at Michigan State University, serving from 2024 to 2025. He was previously the head football coach for six seasons, from 2018 to 2023, at his alma mater, Oregon State University. As a player, Smith was a four-year starter at quarterback for the Oregon State Beavers under head coaches Mike Riley and Dennis Erickson.