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@mattbakercfb.bsky.social

National college sports reporter for The Athletic

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09.10.2025 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 48
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What to know about the newly released Kyren Lacy crash footage

A district attorney's office in Louisiana has released its investigative review of the Kyren Lacy case. Some detailsπŸ‘‡
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

08.10.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to know about the newly released Kyren Lacy crash footage

Amidst renewed attention on former LSU WR Kyren Lacy's involvement in a December fatal car crash, here's a look at some newly released information in the case.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

08.10.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Shhhhh don't let anyone hear this🀞🀞

08.10.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill Belichick-North Carolina docuseries no longer being developed: Source

We can confirm that the North Carolina/Belichick docuseries is no longer in development. Still some unanswered questions, though… www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

07.10.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UNC CB coach suspended in relation to extra benefits allegations: Source

SOURCE: UNC CB coach suspended in relation to extra benefits allegations: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

07.10.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 14
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Inside the CFP selection war room, the committee has plenty to think about

What a CFP selection dry run revealed about college football’s most scrutinized conference room

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

07.10.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

My kid gave up the only hit, which is OK, all things considered! Means he threw a hittable pitch! Then he struck out the side, plus two more in the next inning before running to first to make the final out

07.10.2025 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Proud dad moment: My kid just picked up the W in a 6-5 little league game…despite his team getting no-hit.
11 runs between the teams. One hit.

07.10.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Honest question: How will this whole thing help a lineman or slot receiver "enhance" his "brand"?

06.10.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ranking 136 college football teams after Week 6: Miami takes top spot after a wild weekend After major upsets for Texas and Penn State, the two once-highly ranked programs continue to fall down the order.

This week's Athletic 136:

1. Miami
7. Alabama
21. South Florida
40. Penn State
93. North Carolina
135. Sam Houston

Full rankings: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

06.10.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If James Franklin can’t win with this Penn State team, could both sides do better? If this Penn State team can't get it done, what James Franklin-led PSU team can?

COLUMN: Penn State can't fire James Franklin, but the cost for him to leave for another job isn't much.

After an inexcusable loss to UCLA put CFP hopes on life support, it's time to wonder if an amicable parting of ways would be better for both sides.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

05.10.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 6
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Miami owns the state of Florida again. Now it's time to talk national championship

I had been holding something back on Miami as a legit national title contender because, well, the last 20 years of Miami and Mario.
Not after last night. It’s time to take these Canes’ CFP chances very seriously.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

05.10.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Malachi Toney takes a selfie with Miami fans after beating FSU

05.10.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mario celebrates

05.10.2025 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

The band then morphed this onto Not so fast, which is excellent. Well done

05.10.2025 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another Lee Corso tribute by the Noles

05.10.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Gators flipped the script at The Swamp against No. 9 Texas, winning 29-21 🐊

β—½ What now for Billy Napier?
β—½ A disaster for Arch Manning
β—½ Texas’ postseason hopes dwindling

www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

05.10.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
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Texas-Florida takeaways: Gators wreak havoc on Manning to down No. 9 Longhorns

Quick takeaways from Florida-Texas via my colleagues: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

04.10.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The spear has been planted. Let's enjoy FSU-Miami, shall we?

04.10.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 minutes before kickoff here at Doak

04.10.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Miami vs. FSU live updates: Follow latest from tonight’s ACC rivalry showdown

We're chatting Miami-FSU here, if you'd like to join us: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

04.10.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For the first time in a dozen years, Florida State-Miami will resemble what the rivalry is supposed to be.

It’s not the glory days, but after what these programs and this series have been through, it’s a nice welcome back to the national stage.

✍️ @mattbakercfb.bsky.social

04.10.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Hello from Doak, where the Noles host the Canes tonight

04.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Biggest FSU-Miami game in a dozen years at Doak today

04.10.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a weird, entertaining finish for Delaware-WKU. Can’t think of a better way to spend a Friday evening

04.10.2025 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where did Bill Belichick’s UNC roster go wrong? What we’re hearing entering Week 6 At North Carolina, six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick appears to have simply assembled a poor roster.

Bill Belichick led the Patriots to 6 Super Bowl rings, but a month into his first college season he’s looked way in over his head. UNC has faced two Big 12 teams and lost by an average score of 41-12. Why has his team looked so bad? One rival coach has a good theory: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

03.10.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6684231/2025/10/03/florida-state-miami-acc-rivalry-history-playoff/?source=emp_shared_article

Florida State and Miami play their biggest game in a dozen years tomorrow. Welcome back to one of college football’s best rivalries (not that it ever left). t.co/qGRBgL05eD

03.10.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good dog

03.10.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why does Florida keep missing on coaching hires? 6 theories on why the Gators can't win

Barring another miraculous turnaround from Billy Napier, the Gators are likely headed for their fifth head coach since Urban Meyer. Why? Why has Florida been so meh since 2010? I asked a dozen people who have been in/around the program and got 6 main theories...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

02.10.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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