Michigan State University Football
Chris Gordon

Chris Gordon

Assistant Linebackers Coach

Verified Email Available
Verified Email

Get this coach's verified email address plus AI-personalized outreach — sent from your own Gmail — in the CommitPath app.

Download the App →

Coaching Intelligence

Biography

Chris Gordon enters his fourth year on the Spartan staff in 2026, his first as an assistant linebackers coach. He spent last season (2025) as an assistant defensive backs coach and the previous two seasons (2023-24) as a defensive assistant. Gordon was a defensive graduate assistant at Idaho for the 2022 season and helped the Vandals reach the FCS playoffs for the first time in 27 years as the defense finished second in the Big Sky and 18th nationally in pass defense. During the 2021 season, Gordon was a special teams quality control coach at South Dakota, game planning for all six units on special teams. Thanks in part to strong special teams play, the Coyotes earned a berth in the FCS playoffs. Gordon helped manage a special teams unit that featured an all-conference punter and long snapper and finished No. 1 in the nation in kickoff return average and No. 10 in net punting. Gordon was a defensive graduate assistant coaching cornerbacks at Illinois Wesleyan in 2020 and coached the Titans during the shortened 2021 spring season. He previously worked with Spartan defensive coordinator Joe Rossi at Minnesota during the 2019 season as a defensive quality control intern, assisting the defensive staff in all phases of game planning. Featuring a top-10 defense, the Gophers won a school-record 11 games and beat Auburn in the Outback Bowl while finishing No. 10 in the AP Poll. Gordon was a four-year football letterwinner at Capital University from 2015-18 and graduated with a bachel

Other coaches at Michigan State University

Explore the rest of Michigan State University's coaching staff

Other Football head coaches in NCAA D1

See how peer programs staff their Football teams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chris Gordon's role at Michigan State University?
Chris Gordon serves as Assistant Linebackers Coach for Michigan State University Football.
How do I contact Chris Gordon?
CommitPath has verified contact information for Chris Gordon. Create a free account to view the coaching profile, or upgrade to Pro ($9.99/mo) to access their verified email address and phone number, plus AI-personalized outreach templates.
How do I get recruited by Chris Gordon?
Research Chris Gordon's coaching philosophy and recruiting priorities on their CommitPath profile. Understanding what a coach values helps you craft targeted outreach. CommitPath Pro includes AI-personalized introductions based on each coach's communication style and priorities.

Ready to reach out to Chris Gordon?

Get verified contact info and AI-personalized outreach to make a strong first impression.

Get Started Free