Brett McMurphy

Brett McMurphy

@Brett_McMurphy

America’s College Football Insider with @ActionNetworkHQ. Also known as “Document obtained,” “Our own” or “Report:” [email protected]

Tampa https://action.onelink.me/qhpb/m85x84fg Joined 2009-03-12 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

294,893

Followers

1,971

Following

59,548

Tweets

461.1

Avg Engagement

4,124

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Brett_McMurphy's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-03-12
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Tampa

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:234.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:227.0
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

His tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The consistent engagement suggests a loyal and active following that values his reporting.

234.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

227.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

760,624

Total Likes

737,633

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

87

Median Likes

22

Median Retweets

317

75th Percentile

117,090

Top Tweet

1.56

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

74.4%

Original

3.9%

Replies

16.7%

Retweets

5.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

21.6%

With Links

3.3%

With #Tags

40.4%

With @Mentions

5.1%

With Emojis

143

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.05

Reply/Original Ratio

0.3

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

68.5%

Weekday Posts

31.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#maction (8) #ad (6) #sec (4) #itjustmeansmore (3) #cfbplayoff (3) #firstand10 (3) #pac12afterdark (3) #gators (3) #cfb (3) #nationalchampionship (3)

Most Mentioned

@actionnetworkhq (427) @brett_mcmurphy (213) @_collin1 (174) @cfbplayoff (162) @stuckey2 (113) @ap_top25 (79) @matthayescfb (20) @ralphdrussoap (15) @darrenrovell (14) @rossdellenger (13)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,416 (74%)
Replies 127 (4%)
Retweets 544 (17%)
Quote Tweets 162 (5%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 544 retweets (17% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

His audience primarily consists of college football fans and enthusiasts who follow sports news closely. The content appeals to those interested in game-day updates, team dynamics, and behind-the-scenes stories.

Good

Audience Quality

19.7%

Suspicion Index

26.3%

Low-Quality %

68

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

40.2%

Empty Bio

18.4%

<10 Tweets

9.2%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

41.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.9%

No URL

12.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

46,513,765

Total Potential Reach

68

Median Follower Reach

248

75th Percentile Reach

7.1%

>1K followers

1.0%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

65.3%

Creators

32,636 accounts

16.3%

Consumers

8,153 accounts

18.4%

Dormant

9,211 accounts

576

Verified Followers

1.15% of total

6.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.14

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (546) Dallas, TX (286) Chicago, IL (235) Atlanta, GA (230) Houston, TX (224) Austin, TX (222) Texas, USA (218) Nashville, TN (167) Florida, USA (164) Charlotte, NC (161)

1,051

Verified Followers

1.04% of total

12,831

Protected Accounts

12.7% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,102,014 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@RexChapman 1,254,650 Commentator Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary
@JonHeyman 837,926 Sports journalist MLB, Northwestern, Tennis
@ZachBoychuk 829,303 Hockey Player Hockey, Meme/NFT Trading, Ethereum
@Super70sSports 742,795 Sports Historian Sports, 70s, Media
@TitusONeilWWE 620,733 Wrestler WWE, Fatherhood, Entertainment
@champssports 562,568 Retailer sports, sneakers, fashion
@DaveVescio 539,418 Actor Movies, Art, Transformation
@AriFleischer 463,866 Political Commentator Yankees, Dolphins, Politics
@UA_Athletics 463,436 Sports Sports, Championships, Legends

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sports (7,851) football (5,432) husband (4,101) father (3,552) alum (3,377) coach (3,166) state (2,858) university (2,857) love (2,659) dad (2,331)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (215) #hailstate (154) #goblue (153) #bbn (150) #rolltide (139) #godawgs (121) #girldad (120) #forthea (110) #boomersooner (102) #gbr (90)

61,969

Followers With Bio

39,029

Followers Without Bio

61.36%

% With Bio

38.64%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

302,223

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

302,223

Total Retweets

60,445

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

College Football Sports Journalism Breaking News Exclusive Reports Game-Day Updates

Key Insights & Takeaways

McMurphy often breaks news with a unique angle, such as the arrest of a student after a threatening statement. He provides exclusive information through sources, enhancing his credibility. His tweets frequently highlight major college football events and developments.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 294,893
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @Brett_McMurphy reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 294,893 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 461.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025