Jonathan Smith opened his weekly press conference on Monday detailing Michigan State’s next opponent. He talked about a team with an explosive offense, dynamic quarterback, improving defense and a tough stadium for visitors to play in.

EAST LANSING – Oregon might be new to the Big Ten, but not to Jonathan Smith. The four games he played against his biggest rival as Oregon State’s quarterback. The six games the last six seasons against the Ducks when he was the Beavers’ head coach ...

(It’s) a big-time challenge, tough atmosphere,” Smith said Monday. “Definitely (an) exciting fan base that feels like they impact the game.”