Connor Muldowney

Connor Muldowney

Joined: Mar 24, 2015

Connor is the expert of Rubbing The Rock and Spartan Avenue and has been covering college football and basketball at FanSided for over 10 years. He worked previously for the Detroit News and Bleacher Report. Connor graduated from Michigan State with a degree in journalism and has stopped his dad from leaving way too many sporting events early to “beat traffic”. If he’s not watching sports, you can find him hanging out with his dog, Izzy, and trying to find the scariest horror movie out there.

Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers players and coaches react after a play under review was ruled a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

College football rankings 2024: Projected Top 25 after unpredictable Week 8

Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Emar'rion Winston (32) and Oregon Ducks defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (7) celebrate after stopping Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the NCAA football game at Autzen Stadium.

College football rankings 2024: Projected Top 25 after a wild Week 7

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball against Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

College football rankings 2024: Projected Top 25 after Week 5

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) drops back to pass during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

College football rankings 2024: Projected Top 25 after Week 4

Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson (22) celebrates with teammates after he scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images

College football rankings 2024: Projected Top 25 after Week 3

Sep 2, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell before the game against the Boston College Eagles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

How much is Mike Norvell's buyout at Florida State?

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines fans cheers before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking college football’s top 25 fanbases for 2024

Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks on the headset during the second half against the LSU Tigers at the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

3 most important games for Wisconsin football in 2024

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham on the sideline against the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

3 most important games for Utah football in 2024

Jul 24, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Cam Ward tasked with saving Miami football coach Mario Cristobal's job

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Oregon football’s media day Monday, July 29, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon football trending for top-100 QB in 2026 class

Iowa State Cyclones' quarterback Rocco Becht (3) runs with the ball around Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Lawrence Arnold (2) during the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State football's Rocco Becht is nation's most slept on QB ahead of 2024

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

3 most important games for UCLA football in 2024

Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

3 most important games for Texas football in 2024

Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) waits for a play call against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the first quarter during the Pop-Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

3 most important games for Kansas State football in 2024

Dec 29, 2023; Memphis, TN, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) passes the ball during warm ups prior to the game against the Memphis Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

3 most important games for Iowa State football in 2024