EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith spoke to the media on Monday afternoon at Spartan Stadium to preview the matchup against Western Michigan on Friday night.

Smith looks to end MSU’s postseason drought by looking to potentially make a bowl game for the first time since 2021.

The Spartans had their 2024 season end in disappointing fashion with a loss to Rutgers to finish the year at 5-7.

Michigan State holds a 15-2 record over the Broncos all-time and last beat WMU on Sept. 2nd, 2022.

Michigan State begins its football season on Friday with kickoff scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET from Spartan Stadium.

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