Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: May 22, 2025

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.

Iowa State football head coach Matt Campbell speaks during Iowa State football media day.

Iowa State defensive line Domonique Orange talks to media during the university football media day at Jack Trice Stadium on Friday, August 2, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) looks on after losing to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) rolls out to pass during a NCAA college football game in the Cheez-It Bowl against Clemson, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

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Former Iowa State Cyclones star Brock Purdy continues to be one of the most disrespected players in the NFL.

Iowa State junior running back Breece Hall celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against No. 8-ranked Oklahoma State on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

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This former Iowa State Cyclones star has received a significant contract update with his NFL team.

Oct 3, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) celebrates a sack during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State would go on to defeat Oklahoma 37-30. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-Imagn Images

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This former Iowa State Cyclones star had some strong words for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Sep 9, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) carries the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Miles Taylor (19) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Hawkeyes won 44-41 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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This former Iowa State Cyclones star is still an NFL trade candidate even after taking a pay cut.

Iowa State's David Montgomery (32) rushes during their football game against Drake at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Ames.

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This former Iowa State Cyclones star has sent a strong warning to the NFL heading into 2025.

Mar 8, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger motions to his bench during the second half of a game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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Iowa State Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger had a whole lot to say about the team's critical transfer addition.

Feb 20, 2013; Waco, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Will Clyburn (21) takes a free throw against Baylor Bears during the game at the Ferrell Center. Iowa State won 87-82. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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This former Iowa State Cyclones star has signed with a major European basketball team.

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger speaks during an NCAA Tournament First Round Practice press conference at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Iowa State Cyclones have been hit with a tough blow on the recruiting trail.

Nov 16, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) runs the football against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Jack Trice Stadium. The Iowa State Cyclones won the game 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

This Iowa State Cyclones playmaker could definitely transfer after the 2025 college football season.

Oct 30, 2021; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA;Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

This former Iowa State Cyclones star has landed an enormous prediction heading into his third NFL season with the New York Jets.

Oct 28, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) is tackled by TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Ranthony Texada (11) in the second quarter at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

This former Iowa State Cyclones star is clearly in danger with his NFL team heading into training camp.

Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger reacts during the second half of a game against Marquette at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger has placed some pretty hefty expectations upon one of his top players.