Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith is focused on improving his team's offensive performance ahead of their upcoming game against Maryland. After a less-than-stellar debut win, Smith emphasized the need for the Spartans to address their offensive shortcomings.
The Spartans secured a victory in their season opener, but Smith recognized that there are several areas that require attention. As they prepare for Maryland, he is determined to refine their strategies and execution on offense. The goal is to enhance their overall performance and ensure they are competitive in the challenging landscape of college football.
"On our end, definitely looking to clean some things up," Smith said. "Offensively, I'll start there. It's 11-man football, and we had too many times where whether [it was] just missed assignment, missed identification, and so, we're not ID-ing the front correctly and got too many freak hitters in the run game. Got to find ways to be more efficient there. In the pass game, so much is about detail. I did think the protection, for the most part, showed up pretty well. I thought we had time to make throws, the pocket was clean a lot of the time, not all, but a lot of it. So, I was pleased with that part And then, it comes down to taking care of the ball and red zone efficiency. We just -- wasn't where we need to be, and we got to take a step there. And excited about the opportunity to kind of dive in and improve."
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"Defensively, a lot to like. We were on the same page, communication throughout the game was solid. Thought they played with great effort, running the ball, tackling, for a first game, lot of good tackling; not a bunch of missed tackles, guys were playing with leverage. It just comes down to we have to be able to finish plays."
With the next game on the horizon, Smith's commitment to making necessary adjustments will be crucial for the Spartans as they aim for a stronger showing. Fans will be watching closely to see how the team responds and what improvements they can make on the field.
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