Missouri State

2018: Played in 9 games in his first season at Missouri State ... Made his MSU debut in home opener against Lincoln (9/6/18) ... Offensive lineman saw in all 6 home games.

Ellsworth CC: Was starting center for Ellsworth (Iowa) Community College in 2017 and earned was a first-team all-conference and NJCAA All-Region selection for coach Jesse Montalto … Earned team offensive line most-valuable player distinction at Ellsworth ... Was also on the squad at Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College for two seasons, including a redshirt year (2015), where he started at tackle and guard in 2016.

High School:  Was a first-team all-conference lineman at Woodstock (Ga.) High for coach Brent Budde where the Wolverines started the 2014 season 6-0.

Personal: Matthew Joseph Platko was born 12/3/96 ... Son of Dan and Rebecca Platko of Woodstock, Ga. ... Has three brothers, Tim, Sam and Davis, and three sisters, Corlee, Chloe and Megan ... Majoring in Psychology.