Michigan State’s coach Jonathan Smith faces growing pressure after a 38-13 loss to UCLA, marking three straight defeats and raising concerns over his leadership and the program’s future.

Michigan State football faces mounting pressure on head coach Jonathan Smith after a 38-13 home loss to 1-4 UCLA, the Spartans’ third straight defeat and 0-3 start in the Big Ten. Fans booed the team at halftime, criticizing stagnant offense, defensive struggles, and Smith’s calm postgame response, which many saw as dismissive. Questions grow over his leadership and the program’s direction, especially as UCLA, after a coaching change, has shown improvement. With only three games left and a bowl berth unlikely without three wins, calls are increasing for athletic director J Batt to evaluate coaching options amid declining recruiting and fan frustration.