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Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Nov 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.

Oct 20, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Football

Insider Delivers Massive Update on Former Spartans Star Kirk Cousins

An NFL insider has dropped a massive update on the future of former Michigan State star Kirk Cousins with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Feb 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0), guard Seth Curry (30) talk with head coach Charles Lee during a free throw by Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former Michigan State Star Could Still be Traded by NBA Team

The Charlotte Hornets may still trade former Michigan State star Miles Bridges during the offseason after not moving him at the NBA trade deadline.

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Feb 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former Michigan State Star Clarifies Michael Jordan Diss

Former Michigan State Star and current Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has clarified a diss aimed at NBA legend Michael Jordan.

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Oct 20, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Football

Former Michigan State Star Drops Shocking Injury News

Former Michigan State Spartans star Kirk Cousins has revealed some very surprising injury news after a brutal NFL season with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Jan 27, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (12) handles the ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Okogie (12) during the second quarter at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former Michigan State Star Sends Message to New NBA Team

Former Michigan State star Max Christie has sent a message to Dallas Mavericks fans after being acquired in a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Dec 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts to a call against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
Basketball

Michigan State Legend Sounds Off on Potential Jimmy Butler Trade

Michigan State legend Draymond Green has revealed his thoughts on the Golden State Warriors potentially acquiring Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler before the NBA trade deadline.

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Jan 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after missing a shot against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Basketball

Michigan State Legend Throws Shade at NBA All-Star

Former Michigan State star Draymond Green has fired a shot at an NBA All-Star.

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Jan 25, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
Basketball

REPORT: Bucks Would Acquire Former Spartans Star in Big NBA Trade Proposal

Could the Charlotte Hornets trade former Michigan State star Miles Bridges to the Milwaukee Bucks before the NBA trade deadline?

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) watches the play on the Jumbotron during second half action at the Bills home game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 29, 2024.
Basketball

Former Michigan State Star Should Break Out in 2025 NFL Season

Former Michigan State star Keon Coleman could break out with the Buffalo Bills next season.

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Jan 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and head coach Steve Kerr react during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Basketball

Michigan State Legend Surfacing in Wild NBA Trade Chatter

Michigan State Spartans legend Draymond Green is seeing his name surface in some very strange trade talk before the NBA trade deadline.

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Michigan State's Montorie Foster Jr. catches a pass before the game against Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Football

REPORT: Where Former Michigan State WR is Predicted to Land

Former Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Montorie FosterJr. would reunite with his former teammate in this recent 2025 NFL Draft projection.

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Jan 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots as Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former Michigan State Star Making All-NBA Case

Former Michigan State star Jaren Jackson Jr. is making a case for an All-NBA selection with the Memphis Grizzlies this season.

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