Michigan State football player Armorion Smith became the legal guardian of four of his siblings at just 21 years old after his mother died of breast cancer

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 four-bedroom,

Shortly before the start of the 2024-25 college football season, Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith ’s mom died of breast cancer. On Sept. 11, the 21-year-old became the legal guardian for his four youngest siblings.