1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach2 | ||
| Jim Young | Head Coach | 1977 |
| Mark Dantonio | Head Coach | 1981 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Leon Burtnett | Defensive Coordinator | 1981 |
| Position coaches5 | ||
| Greg Seamon | Tight Ends | 1981 |
| Tim Kish | Assistant Defensive Backs | 1979 |
| Bob Spoo | Assistant Coach | 1978 |
| Mike Hankwitz | Assistant Coach | 1977 |
| Randy Hart | Assistant Coach | 1977 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1981 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.