Travis Tyler

Joined: Feb 1, 2025

Travis contributes to FanSided's NFL, college football, and college basketball coverage in addition to freelance work throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He has previous experience covering high school, college, and pro sports across DFW with the Dallas Express and has contributed work to the College Football Dawgs as a Lead SEC Writer covering Texas and Texas A&M, Last Word on Sports as a Dallas Stars Beat Writer, and the Dallas Morning News as a freelance high school football reporter. He has also appeared on sports podcasts as a guest and host/co-host. Travis is a member of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), the Maxwell Football Club, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), National Sports Media Association (NSMA), and Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment (DISE). He's a Michigan State and SMU graduate and an avid Detroit sports fan with a vast knowledge of sports facts and history.

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo celebrates after the game against the New Mexico Lobos during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo isn't afraid of Michigan State getting left behind by the transfer portal

Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts in the first half against the Bryant University Bulldogs during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

When is the last time Michigan State made the Sweet 16? Spartans March Madness history

Mar 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Kam Jones (1) controls the ball against Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight (20) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Updated Big East Tournament bracket, NCAA tournament outlook ahead of semifinal games

Dec 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

Updated Las Vegas Raiders QB depth chart after the Geno Smith trade

Feb 26, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Jase Richardson (11) during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Michigan State's Big Ten accolades are just the start for a team capable of tourney run

Mar 4, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) passes the ball as Texas A&M Aggies forward Pharrel Payne (21) defends during the first half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Projected SEC Tournament bracket after Auburn loses, Texas tops Mississippi State

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley finally comes to realization USC football fans knew all along

Feb 26, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Chris Manon (30) drives past Texas A&M Aggies guard Zhuric Phelps (1) during the second half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

7 college basketball teams on bubble with best chance to get in

Nov 30, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the SMU mascot during the game between the Southern Methodist Mustangs and the California Golden Bears at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

SMU 2025 football schedule: Full list of opponents, confirmed dates, toughest games

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Michigan State 2025 football schedule: Full list of opponents, confirmed dates, toughest games

Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Lions fans should petition Brad Holmes to reconsider stance on Myles Garrett trade

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko reacts against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Texas A&M 2025 football schedule: Full list of opponents, confirmed dates, toughest games

Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons (11) celebrates an interception during the game against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

Texas 2025 football schedule: Full list of opponents, confirmed dates, toughest games

Nov 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the football before the game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Tyreek Hill, Noah Lyles finally set to race after back-and-forth trash talking

Jan 15, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jalen Washington (13) fight for a rebound with California Golden Bears forward Rytis Petraitis (31) in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

8 preseason AP Top 25 teams now in danger of missing March Madness entirely

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown against Texas during the 2025 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.