Matthew Bartlett
@matthewbartlett.bsky.social
Editor: @AtTheRoost.com , Rice Owls beat | Fantasy Football | Data | Aggies | FWAA
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A little about me:
Beat reporter for Rice Athletics and Editor: attheroost.com
10+ years in sports media covering CFB, NFL, MLB, etc.
Fantasy football and college football internet. Tortured Texas A&M sports fan, etc.
Beat reporter for Rice Athletics and Editor: attheroost.com
10+ years in sports media covering CFB, NFL, MLB, etc.
Fantasy football and college football internet. Tortured Texas A&M sports fan, etc.
It's hard to believe there's a world where Texas A&M actually hired Mark Stoops.
October 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
It's hard to believe there's a world where Texas A&M actually hired Mark Stoops.
Y'all, we're barely halfway through the season and we've already reached joint statement territory?
October 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Y'all, we're barely halfway through the season and we've already reached joint statement territory?
The most comical game winning touchdown ever? Lawrence with the trip six?
October 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The most comical game winning touchdown ever? Lawrence with the trip six?
It is ridiculous that UCLA and Penn State has broken for TWO commercial breaks in the final possession of a one score game.
October 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It is ridiculous that UCLA and Penn State has broken for TWO commercial breaks in the final possession of a one score game.
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There really, really needs to be a countdown before storming. That has to become the new rule everywhere. Make a lil game of it. Put it on the scoreboard so everyone can get even more riled up. Whatever. Just get players out of there first
September 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
There really, really needs to be a countdown before storming. That has to become the new rule everywhere. Make a lil game of it. Put it on the scoreboard so everyone can get even more riled up. Whatever. Just get players out of there first
Field storming is part of the fabric of college football, but was anyone else terrified for that receiver and some of those FSU players? Have your fun, but keep the players safe.
UVA stops FSU's last pass and absolute bedlam ensues, don't miss the fan flipping Castellanos the bird and recording it on his phone
September 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Field storming is part of the fabric of college football, but was anyone else terrified for that receiver and some of those FSU players? Have your fun, but keep the players safe.
Also... is the American Conference just.... good?
September 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Also... is the American Conference just.... good?
Charlotte last night. Tulsa tonight. Underdogs that repeatedly settle for field goals deserve to lose. Tulsa escaping doesn't make it any less cowardly.
September 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Charlotte last night. Tulsa tonight. Underdogs that repeatedly settle for field goals deserve to lose. Tulsa escaping doesn't make it any less cowardly.
One of my favorite amusing stats from Week 2:
South Florida is the first program to have won at least one game on the home field of each of the other six FBS programs in the state of Florida (Florida Atlantic, Florida, Florida State, Miami, UCF, FIU).
South Florida is the first program to have won at least one game on the home field of each of the other six FBS programs in the state of Florida (Florida Atlantic, Florida, Florida State, Miami, UCF, FIU).
September 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
One of my favorite amusing stats from Week 2:
South Florida is the first program to have won at least one game on the home field of each of the other six FBS programs in the state of Florida (Florida Atlantic, Florida, Florida State, Miami, UCF, FIU).
South Florida is the first program to have won at least one game on the home field of each of the other six FBS programs in the state of Florida (Florida Atlantic, Florida, Florida State, Miami, UCF, FIU).
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Thank goodness TCU didn't know North Carolina's depth chart or they might have given them trouble
Updated UNC depth chart for tonight’s game. Can’t believe they’re tipping off TCU that they’re using a right tackle.
September 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Thank goodness TCU didn't know North Carolina's depth chart or they might have given them trouble
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Thank you, Lee. Thank you for everything
August 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thank you, Lee. Thank you for everything
Sharing Lee Corso's last College GameDay with my kids. So many memories. Thanks, Coach!
August 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Sharing Lee Corso's last College GameDay with my kids. So many memories. Thanks, Coach!
The Texans take down Army?!
August 30, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The Texans take down Army?!
Y'all don't have to pay attention to Jerry Jones. You can actually watch real football right now.
August 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Y'all don't have to pay attention to Jerry Jones. You can actually watch real football right now.
Yesss!!! I remember this!
August 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Yesss!!! I remember this!
Alex Golesh is a madman. And I am so here for it.
August 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Alex Golesh is a madman. And I am so here for it.
And he nails the game winner.
This. Sport.
This. Sport.
Hawaii's kicker learned how to kick from watching Youtube in Japan, this is the greatest college football team ever already
August 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM
And he nails the game winner.
This. Sport.
This. Sport.
Hawaii football playing a banger on opening weekend. Nature is healing.
August 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Hawaii football playing a banger on opening weekend. Nature is healing.
We knew that would be a natural side effect when they announced this rule was coming, but to see it happen in real time is jarring.
Hawaii just got hit with the fake injury timeout penalty on *offense* because someone cramped up after the ball was spotted for the next play.
So we've seen it called twice today, both appeared to be legitimate ailments.
So we've seen it called twice today, both appeared to be legitimate ailments.
August 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
We knew that would be a natural side effect when they announced this rule was coming, but to see it happen in real time is jarring.
Really good read from Chris on the plight of one particular G5 program amidst all the recent changes in the collegiate landscape.
✍️ In one year, New Mexico lost its AD, FB coach, MBB coach and all its top players to bigger schools after some winning.
In this new era of college sports, how can G5 schools like UNM keep selling hope?
"The pride and the passion is still there.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
In this new era of college sports, how can G5 schools like UNM keep selling hope?
"The pride and the passion is still there.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
New Mexico’s revenue sports had one good year. Then almost everyone left town
Heavy football roster turnover is common in college sports’ free transfer era, but New Mexico faced a rare double-dip this year.
www.nytimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Really good read from Chris on the plight of one particular G5 program amidst all the recent changes in the collegiate landscape.
Thank you so much for research. This trend of preseason poll canceling is ridiculous and the conferences should continue to be called out for it.
I tried to fact-check the concerns about preseason polls affecting the College Football Playoff, future rankings, etc.
My ruling: False. Here's why👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
My ruling: False. Here's why👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
No, preseason college football polls don’t impact the Playoff like you might think
Some believe preseason college football rankings unfairly influence the season. We can’t find any evidence to back that up.
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Thank you so much for research. This trend of preseason poll canceling is ridiculous and the conferences should continue to be called out for it.
As someone fortunate enough to be in the small segment of people who can directly relate to this, absolutely loved what @mikevorkunov.bsky.social put together on last-second rewrites.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...
When players like Tyrese Haliburton hit buzzer-beaters, it can be a sportswriter’s nightmare
When someone hits a last-second shot, the moment is chaotic, riveting and pressure-packed, and not only for the athletes.
www.nytimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
As someone fortunate enough to be in the small segment of people who can directly relate to this, absolutely loved what @mikevorkunov.bsky.social put together on last-second rewrites.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...