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Michigan State Football: Matt Allen brings much-needed depth back in 2021

Sep 28, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Matt Allen (64) gestures during the second half of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Allen is officially returning for a sixth year with Michigan State football and that’s music to Mel Tucker’s ears for 2021.

Matt Allen missed six games in 2020 due to an injury and it really put a damper on what was supposed to be a proper send-off for the fifth-year senior.

He watched as Michigan State finished 2-5 and had to miss a couple of games due to COVID-19 outbreaks in opposing programs.