Everything seemed to be lining up quite well for Matt Allen.
The fifth-year senior offensive lineman was getting set for his final season at Michigan State, and even amid a late coaching change and the loss of spring practice, Allen felt like things were shaping up for a perfect finale to his Spartans career.
Of course, COVID-19 had other plans.
With the pandemic ongoing, the Big Ten made the decision on Aug. 11 to postpone the season, only five days into Michigan State’s preseason camp.
“It was definitely kind of a sad day,” Allen said.