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355-1647. Former Spartan All-American Harlon Barnett, who coaches the secondary, is entering his 15th season overall on the Spartan defensive staff in 2023. He was named acting head coach by Vice President/Director of Athletics Alan Haller on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.
Harlon T. Barnett (born January 2, 1967) is an American football coach and former player. He was the interim head coach at Michigan State University for most of the 2023 season.
- Interim Head Coach, Secondary Coach
- Big Ten
- January 2, 1967 (age 56), Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
- Michigan State
Dec 21, 2023 · Harlon Barnett won’t be back at Michigan State next season. Barnett, who took over as interim head coach after Mel Tucker was removed from the program in September, said Thursday that he won’t...
- Graham Couch
- Sports Columnist
Dec 21, 2023 · After more than two decades of work at Michigan State, first as a player and then as a coach, Harlon Barnett has decided his time as a Spartan is coming to an end.
- Madeline Kenney
- Michigan State University Beat Reporter
Sep 10, 2023 · Harlon Barnett takes over as Michigan State football's interim coach with Mel Tucker serving an unpaid suspension amid sexual harassment allegations.
Sep 10, 2023 · Who is Harlon Barnett? A longtime fixture on the sidelines of Michigan State, Barnett first came to East Lansing in 2007. Pegged to coach the defensive backs, Barnett served as the Michigan State DB coach from 2007 to 2014 under legendary head coach Mark Dantonio.
