Harlon Barnett reunites with Pat Narduzzi, joining Pitt staff

Two longtime members of the Michigan State football family have reunited, once again, in the coaching ranks of college football.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi has hired Harlon Barnett to be a part of his coaching staff, with Barnett joining as the safeties coach and assistant head coach.

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Barnett comes to Pitt following a season as a defensive backs coach at Northwestern. He worked under Narduzzi for a decade, first at Cincinnati for three years before following the staff to East Lansing. It is a reunion between the duo that worked together for a decade.

Resume:

• 2003: LSU (GA)

• 2004–2006: Cincinnati (DB)

• 2007–2014: Michigan State (DB)

• 2015–2017: Michigan State (AHC/co-DC/DB)

• 2020–2023: Michigan State (DB)

• 2023 Michigan State: (interim HC)

• 2024–present Northwestern: (AHC/DB)

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