Michigan State Spartans have a new defensive coach in James Adams, as well as head coach Jonathan Smith’s first quarterbacks assistant in Jon Boyer.

Michigan State football hired two new coaches on Monday, which should complete head coach Jonathan Smith’s staff for the 2025 season.

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Michigan State head football coach Jonathan Smith has announced two new hirings on his coaching staff. James Adams will join the defensive staff as safeties coach, while Jon Boyer will be the program’s quarterbacks coach.

Michigan State football announced the addition of two position coaches to the staff on Monday. Spartans coach Jonathan Smith will gain some help at the quarterback position as he added former Oregon State staffer Jon Boyer as the new quarterbacks coach.

Michigan State football had an opening on their coaching staff to fill after Demetrice Martin moved to UCLA, and that spot will reportedly be filled by former Oregon State tight ends coach Jon Boyer.