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Matt Horner

Matt Horner

Joined: May 20, 2025

Matt is a freelance contributor to FanSided and professional sports handicapper. Over the last five years, he has written for Audacy Sports’ BetQL and the BetMGM Network, as well as the Chicago-focused site Sports Mockery. He’s a summa cum laude graduate of Millersville University, majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications. Using analytics and in-depth knowledge of the betting market, Matt has generated over 250 units of profit for readers and listeners since 2020. He brings that same winning energy to all his content, and his opinion is well regarded inside sportsbooks. He specializes in NFL, college football, and college basketball, but you’ll see him cover and talk about any sport. Matt loves his Chicago teams, Notre Dame football, and Illinois basketball.

Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg's NIL earnings at Duke were double his projected rookie salary

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Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis speaks at press conference during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis will have at least one new advantage this year

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YouTube + Coachella 2025

Russell Wilson might already be underestimating how hard his job will be

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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders fires back at critics slamming Shedeur in NFL Draft

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Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) leaves the field in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Broncos missing key defenders at OTAs is raising red flags

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Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) walks off the field after UT defeats the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Playoff first round game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Bruce Feldman flags Texas concern that could derail Arch Manning's debut

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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.

Dan Lanning's recruiting edge is slipping and rival fans are noticing

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Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter reacts during the first half against the High Point Panthers at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Matt Painter has eyes on Purdue's next Zach Edey

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