Matt Brock (American football coach)

Brock started his coaching career at Baker University as a graduate assistant for two years. He then went to Texas Tech as a defensive quality control coach for one year.^[1] Following the 2013 season, Brock was promoted to coach the inside linebackers.^[2] After coaching at Texas Tech for a total of three years, Brock went to Bowling Green as their special teams and linebackers coach.^[3][4] During the 2017 season with Bowling Green, Brock was named a nominee for the Broyles Award, which is given to the top assistant coach in the country.^[5][6] After his two-year stint with Bowling Green, Brock headed to Washington State to coach their special teams, and outside linebackers.^[7][8] Brock was hired by Mississippi State in 2020 to coach their special teams, and outside linebackers, which were the same positions he held at Washington State.^[9] After three years at Mississippi State, Brock was promoted to be the defensive coordinator in 2023.^[10][11] After head coach Zach Arnett was fired by Mississippi State, Brock was not retained by the school after the 2023 season.^[12] Brock subsequently was hired to be the defensive coordinator at Connecticut.^[13] After two years with the Huskies, Brock was rehired by Mississippi State for a second stint as defensive coordinator.^[14]

• Mississippi State profile
• Baker player profile