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Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Jul 1, 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.

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (DL40) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Ohio State Buckeyes Star Suffers Injury During Pro Day

An Ohio State Buckeyes star has sustained an injury with NFL scouts on hand at Pro Day.

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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers Brandon Inniss (1) and Jeremiah Smith (4) warm up during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on March 17, 2025.
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Ohio State Coach Reveals Major Change for Jeremiah Smith

An Ohio State Buckeyes coach has noticed a big change in wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning looks to the clock towards the end of the first half as the Oregon Ducks face the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in the quarterfinal of the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
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Oregon Coach Gets Brutally Honest on Rose Bowl Loss to Ohio State

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning opened up on his team's blowout loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl.

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Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Sam Williams-Dixon (24) runs upfield past Western Michigan Broncos cornerback Lorenzo Williams Jr. (14) during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images
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Ohio State RB Discloses Major Revelation on Transfer Portal Decision

This Ohio State Buckeyes running back has dropped a strong statement on his transfer portal decision.

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Sept. 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) signals for a first down during the first half of an NCAA Division I football game against the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday at Ohio Stadium.
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Ohio State Star Predicted to Land with Top-Tier Super Bowl Contender

This Ohio State Buckeyes star is being projected to land with an elite team in the NFL Draft.

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From left, Ohio State Buckeyes quarterbacks Lincoln Kienholz (3), Julian Sayin (10) and Tavien St. Clair (9) drop back to pass during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on March 19, 2025.
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Ohio State Buckeyes Coach Gets Blunt on QB Competition

An Ohio State Buckeyes coach has dropped a blunt statement on the team's quarterback competition.

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Ohio State Buckeyes running back C.J. Donaldson (12) carries the ball during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on March 19, 2025.
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Ohio State Transfer Makes Bold Declaration on Buckeyes Coach

An incoming Ohio State Buckeyes transfer has dropped a bold declaration on this coach.

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Nov 5, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes helmets and uniforms hang in the locker room prior to the NCAA football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
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Ohio State RB Recruit Makes Big Announcement on Upcoming Commitment

An Ohio State Buckeyes running back recruit has made a big announcement.

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Sept. 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) evades Marshall Thundering Herd defensive back Josh Moten (1) Marshall Thundering Herd linebacker Jaden Yates (30) during the first half of an NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
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REPORT: Ohio State Star Visits With Rising Contender Before NFL Draft

This Ohio State Buckeyes star has reportedly visited with a rising contender before the NFL Draft.

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Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus cheers during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Value City Arena on Jan. 27, 2025. Ohio State won 82-65.
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Ohio State Buckeyes are 'Favorite' to Land Top DB Recruit

The Ohio State Buckeyes seem to be closing in on a top defensive back recruit.

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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Mylan Graham (5) motions during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on March 17, 2025.
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Ohio State Star Offers Surprisingly Bold Claim on Compelling WR

This Ohio State Buckeyes star has delivered a bold claim on one of the team's most compelling wide receivers.

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Ohio State Buckeyes running back James Peoples (20) participates in spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State Coach Drops Big Statement on Buckeyes' Impressive RB

An Ohio State Buckeyes coach has delivered a bold claim on the team's top running back.

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