While it did not lead to a change in the game's result, Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith challenging his team during halftime against Oregon could be a turning point.

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith was back in Oregon for his Spartans’ road game against the No. 6 Oregon Ducks on Friday night. After his Spartans fell 31-10 to the Ducks, Smith talked about Michigan State’s overall performance, the early turnovers in the game, the Spartans’ upcoming bye week and more.

Here's a look at now Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith's record vs. Oregon during his time at Oregon State, ahead of the Spartans game Friday:

On Friday, the former Beavers' head coach will make his first trip back to the state of Oregon when his Michigan State squad takes on the Ducks.

Michigan State football currently stands at 1-1 in Big Ten play under first-year head coach Jonathan Smith. While the record might seem modest, the upcoming schedule presents a significant challenge for the Spartans,

Jonathan Smith knows plenty about facing No. 6 Oregon as a player and coach. He takes Michigan State football on the road Friday to face the Ducks.

Number 6, 4-0 Oregon hosts 3-2, unranked Michigan State, 6:00 P.M. Pacific on Fox TV, Channel 12 in Portland, KLSR Channel 34 in the Eugene area. Gametime weather is 62 degrees and partly cloudy.

With a Friday night crowd packed across the many rows of Autzen Stadium, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks would hand Michigan State its third loss of the season in a