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.

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.

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:

Michigan State’s Jonathan Smith has coached 22 years in the collegiate ranks. He’s faced Oregon 13 times, including every year from 2014-23 while he was on staff at Washington and then leading Oregon State.

Jonathan Smith built one of the nation's most efficient offenses at Oregon State. But with Michigan State football, he has yet to recreate it.

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

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.

It is very interesting timing for new head coach Jonathan Smith to be joining Michigan State football this year of all years. As Jonathan Smith joins the Big Ten, so does his old nemesis, Oregon, a school he is very familiar with from his days at Oregon State, both as a player and as a coach.

Michigan State has faced two teams in a row with talented quarterbacks. After suffering losses to Boston College and Ohio State, two teams with quality quarter