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Former MSU Center Allen Joins Coaching Staff
24 Feb
Summary
- Matt Allen, former MSU center, returns to alma mater as volunteer coach.
- Allen played 44 games, starting 30, across six seasons from 2016-2021.
- He aims to gain coaching experience, potentially working with the offensive line.
Matt Allen, a former starting offensive lineman and center for Michigan State, has rejoined his alma mater as a volunteer assistant coach. Allen played six seasons with the Spartans from 2016 to 2021, participating in 44 games and starting 30 times.
During his tenure, Allen experienced different coaching eras, including significant time under Mark Dantonio and a successful 2021 season with Mel Tucker. He blocked for Heisman Trophy finalist Kenneth Walker III in 2021, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors.
Now back in East Lansing, Allen is set to gain valuable coaching experience. He is expected to work primarily with the offensive line unit, under the guidance of the head and assistant offensive line coaches.
His return continues a trend of former Spartans joining the coaching staff, a direction favored by the new head coach who aims to restore a traditional culture to the program.
