F ootball, at the moment, should not matter for Armorion Smith. Even though earlier this week, he was flying around the practice field and working to cement a pivotal role in Michigan State’s ...

Football, at the moment, should not matter for Armorion Smith. Even though earlier this week, he was flying around the practice field and working to cement a pivotal role in Michigan State’s ...

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 defensive back Armorion Smith (19) watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo ...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - 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 ...

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.

Armorion Smith, an NCAA football player at Michigan State, takes a moment by himself at home in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya | AP) His mother, Gala ...

Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in East Lansing, ...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — 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 ...

Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in East Lansing, ...

Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in East Lansing, ...

Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in East Lansing, ...