Matt Coghlin was Michigan State’s money kicker: record-setting leg, perfect PAT machine, and Big Ten-tested clutch
In his 2017-2021 Michigan State run, Matt Coghlin became the Spartans’ all-time leader in points (382) and field goals made (76), while going a perfect 148-for-148 on PATs and earning honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2021. He wasn’t just a stat compiler—his résumé includes a 51-yard game-winner in the 2020 Michigan upset, plus five Academic All-Big Ten honors, which signals reliability and composure under pressure. If you want a kicker with proven clutch range, consistency, and high-end accountability, Coghlin’s profile is exactly the kind that travels well.
