Matthew Conner

Matthew Conner

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.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady reacts after striking out a Lubbock Christian batter during a softball exhibition, Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech Red Raiders news: Softball starts hot, baseball faces big challenge, more

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Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet sits during a football game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State Cougars won 37-16. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

SEC program staff member complains about Texas Tech's transfer portal spree

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AFC Championship - Tennessee Titans v Kansas City Chiefs

Father of Patrick Mahomes II involved in crazy new publicity stunt

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West Virginia v Texas Tech

Four Texas Tech football players invited to 2025 NFL Combine

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Feb 12, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) looks to shoot against Arizona State Sun Devils forward Basheer Jihad (8) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

JT Toppin drops 41, Texas Tech survives 2-OT scare against Arizona State

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Feb 4, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  A general view of team introductions before the game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech basketball unveils atrocious new uniforms for Arizona State game

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Feb 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Elijah Hawkins (3) brings the ball down court during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

How to watch as the Texas Tech basketball team returns home to face Arizona State

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Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

National perception of Patrick Mahomes takes a turn after poor Super Bowl LIX

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Iowa State v Texas Tech

Texas Tech freshman guard Christian Anderson continues to step up vs. top teams

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Feb 4, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) dribbles the ball against  Baylor Bears guard Jalen Celestine (32) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Loss to Arizona does not hurt Texas Tech basketball team in Top 25 polls

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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Patrick Mahomes II has heartfelt message for fans after Super Bowl LIX loss

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Texas Tech v Cincinnati

Texas Tech basketball has potentially fatal flaw exposed in loss to Arizona

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UCF v Texas Tech

How to watch as Texas Tech has rematch with No. 20 Arizona in Tucson

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Confirmation Hearing Held For Secretary Of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth

Senator Tommy Tuberville lies about recruiting Patrick Mahomes II to Texas Tech

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Baylor v Iowa State

Baylor coach Scott Drew says Texas Tech might be best team in the Big 12

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Feb 4, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) dribbles the ball against Baylor Bears guard Jayden Nunn (2) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Grant McCasland gives update on injury to forward JT Toppin after Tuesday's win

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