Matt Baker
@mattbakercfb.bsky.social
National college sports reporter for The Athletic
Mike Norvell celebrates after FSU crushed Wake
November 2, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Mike Norvell celebrates after FSU crushed Wake
The shirtless trend makes it to Tallahassee
November 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The shirtless trend makes it to Tallahassee
The daytime picture is of the 2019 homecoming game near the end of the Willie Taggart era.
The night picture is the homecoming crowd for tonight's FSU-Wake Forest game.
I post because this is one way to gauge the fan base and its feelings toward Norvell
The night picture is the homecoming crowd for tonight's FSU-Wake Forest game.
I post because this is one way to gauge the fan base and its feelings toward Norvell
November 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The daytime picture is of the 2019 homecoming game near the end of the Willie Taggart era.
The night picture is the homecoming crowd for tonight's FSU-Wake Forest game.
I post because this is one way to gauge the fan base and its feelings toward Norvell
The night picture is the homecoming crowd for tonight's FSU-Wake Forest game.
I post because this is one way to gauge the fan base and its feelings toward Norvell
The pregame introduction of Mike Norvell at FSU. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but here it is
November 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The pregame introduction of Mike Norvell at FSU. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but here it is
Hello from Tallahassee, where I would describe the pregame scene for FSU-Wake Forest as muted.
November 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Hello from Tallahassee, where I would describe the pregame scene for FSU-Wake Forest as muted.
Billy Napier leaving the field
October 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Billy Napier leaving the field
Crowd shot at Florida, 12 minutes and change before homecoming kickoff against Mississippi State
October 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Crowd shot at Florida, 12 minutes and change before homecoming kickoff against Mississippi State
Hello from Gainesville, where the Gators host Mississippi State. Hard to get a read on what the fan base is thinking about
October 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hello from Gainesville, where the Gators host Mississippi State. Hard to get a read on what the fan base is thinking about
On the other site.
October 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
On the other site.
Malachi Toney takes a selfie with Miami fans after beating FSU
October 5, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Malachi Toney takes a selfie with Miami fans after beating FSU
Another Lee Corso tribute by the Noles
October 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Another Lee Corso tribute by the Noles
10 minutes before kickoff here at Doak
October 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
10 minutes before kickoff here at Doak
Hello from Doak, where the Noles host the Canes tonight
October 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hello from Doak, where the Noles host the Canes tonight
Biggest FSU-Miami game in a dozen years at Doak today
October 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Biggest FSU-Miami game in a dozen years at Doak today
A triumphant Kalen DeBoer after beating Georgia
September 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
A triumphant Kalen DeBoer after beating Georgia
The rainbow is back out in Athens
September 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The rainbow is back out in Athens
A rainbow here in Athens
September 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A rainbow here in Athens
Always excited to check a new stadium off the list
September 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Always excited to check a new stadium off the list
Not sure how often I’ve seen a mascot in a suit, but
September 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Not sure how often I’ve seen a mascot in a suit, but
Some grim numbers after the Gators’ 20-10 loss at No. 3 LSU beyond the obvious ($19.4 million at the end of the contract year, but more than that now)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
September 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Some grim numbers after the Gators’ 20-10 loss at No. 3 LSU beyond the obvious ($19.4 million at the end of the contract year, but more than that now)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
More pregame Florida-LSU shenanigans. I’m as stunned as you are
September 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
More pregame Florida-LSU shenanigans. I’m as stunned as you are
Shockingly, there were some pregame shenanigans with Florida-LSU
September 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Shockingly, there were some pregame shenanigans with Florida-LSU
On Instagram, Gators DL Brendan Bett apologizes for spitting on a USF player
September 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
On Instagram, Gators DL Brendan Bett apologizes for spitting on a USF player
PM post: My all-access ACC look at FSU-Bama, Miami-Notre Dame, Clemson-LSU and the rest of a 5-game, 2-day span alongside commissioner Jim Phillips. www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
September 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
PM post: My all-access ACC look at FSU-Bama, Miami-Notre Dame, Clemson-LSU and the rest of a 5-game, 2-day span alongside commissioner Jim Phillips. www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...