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.

Arkansas v Texas Tech

Texas Tech sports roundup: Canady snubbed, McCasland throwing to Jung, more

Texas Tech starting pitcher/relief pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates with teammates in the fourth inning during game 3 between Texas Tech and Ole Miss at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech softball wins World Series opener thanks to Canady's gem

Baylor v Texas Tech

Texas Tech football fans will love this change to EA Sports College Football game

Sep 28, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire greets fans before the game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech football fans get bad news about early-season game

West Virginia v Texas Tech

A major misconception that many Texas Tech football fans have about 2025

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders mascot Raider Red gestures outside the arena before the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Drake Bulldogs at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Texas Tech in pursuit of 4-star 2026 point guard with multiple Big offers

Dec 4, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Pop Isaacs (2) reacts to the crowd after making a three point basket against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Ex Texas Tech basketball star spurns Houston to play for another hated Texas school

Houston v Texas Tech

Texas Tech football alum makes splash in Canadian football debut

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) winds up to pitch. The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Florida State Seminoles 2-1 in the NCAA WCWS Super Regionals on Friday, May 23, 2025.

As Texas Tech rises across the board, the nation is becoming more jealous than ever

Texas Tech players and coaches react to Alana Johnson's 17-pitch at-bat against Mississippi State in the Lubbock Regional championship game of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech sports roundup: World Series matchup set, golf has big Sunday, more

Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrate the team’s 2-1 victory over the Florida State Seminoles in the NCAA WCWS Super Regionals on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Texas Tech softball's wild ride will continue in Women's College World Series

Sep 4, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders players helmets are lined up on the sideline during practice before the game against the Houston Cougars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Big-time local Texas Tech football target locks in official visit with Red Raiders

FSU softball hosted Texas Tech for the opening game of the NCAA Super Regional at Seminole Softball Complex on Thursday, May 22, 2025

Texas Tech sports news roundup: Canady a finalist, another honor for Kittley, more

FSU softball hosted Texas Tech for the opening game of the NCAA Super Regional at Seminole Softball Complex on Thursday, May 22, 2025

NiJaree Camady's dominance leads Texas Tech past Florida State in game one

West Virginia v Texas Tech

Darrion Williams won't return to Texas Tech next season but it could be worse

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; CFP National Championship trophy on the field before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

No More Automatic Byes: CFP's 2025 Straight Seeding Shakes Up Playoff Landscape