Bubba Smith: MSU's Only SI Top 50 Pick | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Bubba Smith, Michigan State’s legendary defensive end, made history as the only Spartan ever named to Sports Illustrated’s top 50 college football players — landing at 50 for his dominant play in the mid-60s. He anchored two NCAA-champion teams (1965-66) that went 19-1-1, surrendering just 12 points total all season — save for a brutal Rose Bowl loss to UCLA. Smith’s impact was so profound he became the first and only MSU player ever selected 1 overall in the NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts — a testament to his unmatched talent and game-changing presence. His legacy? Still etched in the annals of college football greatness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b3fc11e5b501fc8