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'Bitter taste' from last year's defeat fueling Michigan State ahead of matchup with Michigan

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Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith look son against Youngstown State during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports
Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith look son against Youngstown State during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State HC Jonathan Smith is using the "bitter taste" from last year's defeat to fuel his team ahead of its game against Michigan.