Matt Williamson is an

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coach and former player. He served as the head football coach at

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from 2017 to 2022. After playing four years for the

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, Williams served as the team's graduate assistant for the 1998 season. In 1999, Williamson left for a year at Arkansas–Monticello before returning to Missouri Western where he served in various roles as a defensive coach from 2000 to 2006. In 2007, Williamson left for

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to become the defensive coordinator for three seasons, before heading to

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to become their defensive coordinator. In December 2016, Williamson was named the sixth head coach at Missouri Western. Williamson was relieved of his duties at Missouri Western the day after the last game of the 2022 season. He compiled a record of 31–28 as the head coach for the Griffons.

Head coaching record

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Missouri Western profile
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