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 mountains of Colorado.

Oregon's wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) runs with the ball against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Texas Tech football 2023 rewatch: Red Raiders blow great opportunity vs. Oregon

Nov 18, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; A general view of the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field during the game between the Central Florida Knights and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Tech Red Raiders News: New Ring of Honor Inductees, softball gets a new HC, more

Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; The Texas Tech Red Raiders mascot and the Baylor Bears mascot pose with the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Shootout trophy during the game at AT&T Stadium. Texas Tech defeated Baylor 54-35. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the top rivalries in the Big 12: Does Texas Tech still have a rival?

EV1.net Houston Bowl - Texas Tech vs US Naval Academy

Wes Welker's five greatest moments during his Texas Tech football career

Mar 22, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; New Mexico Lobos forward JT Toppin (15) shoots against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the NCAA Tournament First Round at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The top five basketball transfers entering the Big 12 in 2024-25

Kansas State v Texas Tech

Texas Tech football lands 2025 offensive lineman with multiple Big 12 offers

Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (5) celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown reception with teammate Eric Morris (12) against the Texas Longhorns at Jones AT&T Stadium. Texas Tech beat Texas 39-33.

Ranking the top 5 wide receivers in Texas Tech Red Raiders history

Texas Tech's head coach Joey McGuire points on the sideline during the game against Oregon, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Joey McGuire stays hot on the recruiting trail, lands 2025 corner from Oklahoma

Sep 2, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Tyler Shough (12) throws for a touchdown in double overtime against the Wyoming Cowboys at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Tech football 2023 rewatch: What went wrong in Wyoming?

Tarleton State v Texas Tech

Texas Tech Red Raiders news: Baseball adds an arm, Big 12 seeks revenue alternatives, more

Oct 7, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Bralyn Lux (12) breaks up a pass intended for Baylor Bears wide receiver Ketron Jackson Jr. (11) during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Bralyn Lux set to be critical figure in Texas Tech secondary this season

Nov 11, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire reacts during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Five goals for the Texas Tech football team to strive for in 2024 season

Nov 16, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Jace Amaro (22) scores on a touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Where are they now? Former Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro gives back

Sep 30, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; The Texas Tech Red Raiders mascot on the sidelines in the second half during the game against the Houston Cougars at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Tech football lands dynamic 4-star 2025 high school wide receiver

Oct 7, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks (28) runs the ball upfield against the Baylor Bears during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Five universities Texas Tech fans would love to kick out of the Big 12

Sep 30, 2017; Lubbock, TX, USA; A Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet is seen on the field before a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Athletic 3-star defensive back commits to Texas Tech football program