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What was learned from Michigan State's lopsided loss to Oregon?

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What was learned from Michigan State's lopsided loss to Oregon?

After losing by multiple touchdowns to top teams for the second straight week, Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith had no time for moral victories.

After Friday's loss to Oregon, Smith noted that the small mistakes Michigan State made early in the season against weaker opponents are bound to be significantly more costly in games against top teams like Ohio State and Oregon.

“I don’t know what I learned,” Smith said. “When you play against really good teams, the little mistakes stand out. Implementation is becoming more difficult and we are not there yet.”

The Spartans have played well in the first three games of the season. If they were fully healthy, they probably would have beaten Boston College, but they've now lost two demoralizing games to some of the best teams in the country.

Smith noted that it is his first year in East Lansing and rebuilding will take time. He's confident his team will bounce back in the next few weeks as their schedule becomes much more manageable after the bye week.

“Year 1 and everything, but I think this team will bounce back, we'll keep working, we'll stay together,” Smith said. “I think we have good player-led leadership. People who understand that this is a team and we will continue to work together as a team.”

As bad as Smith and the Spartans' three-game losing streak may feel, they need to keep things in perspective. The Spartans were ahead of schedule after winning the first three games of the season. They may have lost three games in a row, but they are still on the right track. Technically, they could still be ahead of schedule considering how high Ohio State and Oregon are ranked.

Michigan State enters its bye week looking for answers after another disappointing game against a Big Ten opponent. They are 1-2 in the conference and face Iowa in two weeks after taking some time off to regroup.

After five games under a new coaching staff, the Spartans are right where many rebuilding college football programs are. A turnaround doesn't happen overnight, and that's no different for Michigan State. The most important thing for the Spartans during their break will be to be as mentally and physically healthy as possible for the second half of the season.

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