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Jonathan Smith rejects Jalen Berger's notion that Michigan State 'didn't want to play' late vs. UCLA

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Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the second quarter in the game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports
Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the second quarter in the game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State HC Jonathan Smith said execution errors, not a lack of focus or effort, led to the Spartans' unraveling against UCLA.