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

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:

While it did not lead to a change in the game's result, Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith challenging his team during halftime against Oregon could be a turning point.

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.

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.