A number of fundraisers have been created to help Michigan State football's Armorion Smith and his family after his mother died of cancer Thursday.

A number of fundraisers have been created to help Michigan State football's Armorion Smith and his family after his mother died of cancer Thursday.

Armorion Smith pressed his palms together over the bridge of his nose, closed his eyes and leaned against the kitchen sink. The 21-year-old Michigan State defensive back needed a moment in the ...

Michigan State's Armorion Smith, right, celebrates after nearly intercepting a Washington ball on third down during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Armorion Smith was born and raised in Detroit and initially went to Cincinnati for school -- but needed to come home to care for his mom and his siblings.

Michigan State University football player, Armorion Smith, is the legal guardian of his younger siblings following the recent death of their mother.

Michigan State University football player, Armorion Smith, is the legal guardian of his younger siblings following the recent death of their mother.

LANSING, Mich. -- Armorion Smith pressed his palms together over the bridge of his nose, closed his eyes and leaned against the kitchen sink. The 21-year-old Michigan State defensive back needed a ...