Matthew Conner

Matthew Conner

Joined: Feb 10, 2015

Matthew is a national college sports writer for FanSided, and has been covering football, basketball and other sports for ten years. Matthew is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development. Matthew is also an avid photographer who loves spending time in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Coveted 5-star power forward visiting Texas Tech this weekend

Dec 6, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; UNC-Greensboro Spartans guard Donovan Atwell (12) shoots the ball during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 65-58. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Texas Tech moves close to being National Title contender with latest transfer

Dec 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images

Texas Tech's top booster reveals whether Red Raiders are pursuing Nico Iamaleava

Texas Tech v Florida

Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton reportedly enters transfer portal

Texas Tech's Lauren Allred awaits a pitch against Houston during a Big 12 Conference softball game, Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech sports roundup: Softball sets record, tennis wins Big 12 title, more

Jan 11, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars forward LeJuan Watts (4) shoots the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Texas Tech basketball reels in one of the biggest fish in the transfer portal

Tennessee v Ohio State - Playoff First Round

Texas Tech tied to QB Nico Iamaleava? Why the Red Raiders should stay far away

Lamar v Texas Tech

Texas Tech sophomore forward Eemeli Yalaho reportedly enters transfer portal

Feb 12, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; A Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleader runs onto the court before the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Brother of current Texas Tech basketball player enters the transfer portal

The Masters - Round Two

Despite second round struggles, Ludvig Aberg still in contention at The Masters

Colorado v Texas Tech

Texas Tech football battling some heavy hitters from SEC for 4-star safety

Jan 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars forward LeJuan Watts (4) rebounds the ball against the St. Mary's Gaels in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Potential Darrion Williams replacement visiting Texas Tech this weekend

The Masters - Round One

Texas Tech alum Ludvig Aberg in contention at The Masters after solid first round

West Virginia v Texas Tech

Details emerge about JT Toppin's massive new NIL deal to stay at Texas Tech

Utah State v UNLV

Texas Tech contacts senior transfer guard from the Mountain West Conference

Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; A Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet sits on the field at AT&T Stadium before the game between the Red Raiders and the Baylor Bears. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech football lands 2026 quarterback to anchor next recruiting class