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Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Sep 9, 2024

Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and NBAAnalysis.net. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has a rather eclectic group of favorite teams: the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and Miami Marlins.

Mar 17, 2022; Buffalo, NY, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders and mascot perform before the first half against the Richmond Spiders during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Basketball

Iowa Lands Player of the Year in Massive Transfer Portal Coup

The Iowa Hawkeyes have made another splash in the NCAA transfer portal.

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Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins (LB08) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Football

Iowa Star Receives Boring NFL Comparison, But it Makes Sense

This Iowa Hawkeyes star has landed a rather bland NFL comparison, but it actually does make sense heading into the draft.

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Dec 30, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Football

Former Iowa QB Could Land With Big Ten Rival in Transfer Portal

This former Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback could ultimately move to a Big Ten rival in the NCAA transfer portal.

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Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detailed view of Iowa Hawkeyes helmet on the sidelines in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Football

Iowa DB Enters Transfer Portal to Switch to QB in Wild Twist

An Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back has entered the transfer portal in an attempt to switch to quarterback.

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Iowa's new head men's basketball coach Ben McCollum waves at the assembled crowd while walking into his introductory press conference Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Basketball

Iowa Hawkeyes Fans Will Be Fired Up Over This Gargantuan Take

Iowa Hawkeyes fans will love this huge take about their basketball team.

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Oct 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs for a 17 yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Football

Iowa Standout Lands Mighty Comparison to Former Cowboys Superstar

This Iowa Hawkeyes standout has received a big-time comparison to a former Dallas Cowboys superstar.

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Nov 11, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the fourth quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Football

Iowa Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz Set to Meet with Intriguing Transfer Portal Target

Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes will be visiting with one of the most compelling players in the NCAA transfer portal.

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Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins speaks to the media following his Pro Day Monday, March 24, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Football

Is Iowa Hawkeyes Star in Danger of Going Undrafted?

Could the Iowa Hawkeyes star seriously go undrafted in the NFL Draft?

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Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A Iowa Hawkeyes helmet sits on the side line during the the Big Ten Conference football championship game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Football

Iowa Hawkeyes Linked to Mammoth DB in Transfer Portal

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been connected to a mammoth defensive back in the NCAA transfer portal.

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Ben McCollum, Iowa's new head men's basketball coach, speaks during his introductory press conference Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Basketball

Iowa Hawkeyes Snatch Top Recruit from In-State Opponent

The Iowa Hawkeyes have stolen away a top recruit from an in-state school.

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Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz gives team updates during a press conference as spring training begins Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Football

Iowa Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz Suffer Disappointing Transfer Portal News on Friday

Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes have lost another player to the NCAA transfer portal.

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Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Gonzaga (DC) guard Nykolas Lewis (5) against Chaminade (MO) guard Elijah Poniewaz (25) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Basketball

Iowa Meeting With Top Recruit That Could Change the Hawkeyes' Direction

If the Iowa Hawkeyes can land this top recruit, it could change the trajectory of their basketball program.

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