Patrick Schmidt

Patrick Schmidt

Joined: Sep 14, 2013

Patrick is a Senior Editor for FanSided.com where he spends most of his time writing about college football, college basketball, NBA and the NFL. He joined FanSided in 2013. Prior to joining FanSided, he was the editor, writer and social media czar for NetflixLife.com covering all things for Netflix, editor and writer for SaturdayBlitz.com -- a college football website -- and AmazonAdviser.com specializing in tech, deals and streaming video. When he's not writing or editing, he enjoys reminiscing about The Chicago Cubs winning the World Series, Michael Jordan as the sports hero of his youth and if the Bears will ever win another Super Bowl. He also enjoys working out, listening to music and cooking.

Dec 12, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Army Black Knights offensive lineman Matt Hugenberg (53) lines up at the line of scrimmage against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

25 bucket list items for any diehard college football fan

Florida State Seminoles, Chief Osceola (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

30 Best College Football Mascots of All-Time

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 18: Matthew McConaughey puts his horns up before kickoff between the Texas Longhorns and Iowa State Cyclones on October 18, 2014 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

30 biggest celebrity college football fans

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; ESPN anayalist Lee Corso of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Clemson won 37-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lee Corso’s College GameDay headgear pick: LSU vs Wisconsin

Sep 5, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Kirk Herbstreit gives the thumbs up prior to the live broadcast of ESPN College GameDay at Sundance Square. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

Best ESPN College GameDay signs Week 1: LSU vs Wisconsin

Sep 5, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit during the live broadcast of ESPN College GameDay at Sundance Square. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN College GameDay Week 1 live stream: Watch online

Oct 31, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State wide receiver Travis Rudolph (15) runs a pass route against the Syracuse Orange at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports

Travis Rudolph eats lunch with autistic boy, makes mom cry (Photo)

Sep 12, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of footballs on the field prior to a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Football video game will return one day, EA Sports exec says

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; NNotre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field following the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

College Football Week 1 Betting Odds: How to bet on biggest games

Dec 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh talks with quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during warmups before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi

Jim Harbaugh comments on Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest

Apr 16, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Barnett (8) passes during the annual A-day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama QB competition down to Cooper Bateman, Blake Barnett

Jul 14, 2016; Hollywood, CA, USA; California Golden Bears coach Sonny Dykes during Pac-12 media day at Hollywood & Highland. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Cal vs Hawaii live stream: Watch Golden Bears vs Rainbow Warriors online

Oct 17, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson (20) dives into the end zone for a game winning touchdown as the clock runs out in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Michigan State 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State-Michigan crazy ending recreated with LEGO’s (Video)

Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Hugh Freeze walks through warm ups before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium Mississippi won 38-27.. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Hugh Freeze stages own funeral as motivational tactic

Sep 5, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) looks to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

BYU wisely names Taysom Hill starting quarterback

Mar 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Max Browne (4) reacts during spring practice at Howard Jones Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

USC wisely names Max Browne starting QB over Sam Darnold