Matthew Conner

Joined: Feb 13, 2024

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.

Aug 30, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on against the Elon Phoenix during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

What Manny Diaz had to say after Duke's 2-OT comeback win over Northwestern

Sep 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Eli Pancol (4) celebrates his touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Duke fans react to emotional double-OT win at Northwestern

Sep 23, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson (6) is sacked by Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles (16) in the second quarter at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football 2024 opponent scouting report: The UCONN Huskies

Sep 16, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Coco Azema (0) looks down just before the first half against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Duke Blue Devils football 2024 opponent scouting report: Northwestern

Dec 23, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Jaquez Moore (9) runs after a catch during the first half against the Troy Trojans at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Calculating Duke football wins needed for College Football Playoff at-large bid

NC State v Duke

Duke Football's all-time record vs. every 2024 opponent

Oct 23, 2021; Pasadena, California, USA; NCAA referee Mark Duddy gesturesin the second half of the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Oregon Ducks at Rose Bowl. Oregon defeated UCLA 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Get to know these important college football rule changes for 2024

Sep 4, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Jaquez Moore (9) scores near Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) during the fourth quarter of the season opening game at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Three ACC teams we wish Duke football got to play this season

Duke v North Carolina

Can Jordan Moore be Duke's next 1,000-yard wide receiver?

Duke v Florida State

Three former Duke football players we wish we could add to the 2024 defense

Notre Dame v Duke

Is Jaquez Moore ready to become a star for the Duke football team?

2024 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League - Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers

Duke basketball alums: McCain impresses, Filipowski struggles in Summer League debuts

Dec 9, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils new head football coach Manny Diaz is introduced to the crowd during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football projected to miss postseason by national publication

Duke v Houston

Personal life of Kyle Filipowski overshadows second round of NBA Draft

Virginia Tech v Duke

Duke football lands commit from big-time two-way athlete

Duke v Houston

One NBA team will get a steal after selecting Kyle Filipowski in the second round