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Former player has been ‘huge addition’ to Michigan State staff

A former offensive lineman, Matt Allen, has been a massive addition to the Michigan State coaching staff.

Michigan State football head coach Pat Fitzgerald announced the return of former Spartan offensive lineman Matt Allen to the coaching staff in 2026. Allen, who played for the Spartans from 2017-2021, was recognized as an All-Big Ten honorable mention center in 2021. Having transitioned from his playing days, Allen has decided to pursue a career in coaching.

He will serve as a volunteer assistant coach, focusing on the offensive line position. Following Monday's team practice, Fitzgerald expressed his enthusiasm about Allen's addition to the coaching staff during a media availability. As reported by Emmett Matasovsky, Fitzgerald emphasized that Allen has been a "huge addition" to the team.

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