Matt is the son of Henry Saracen and Shelby Garrett. He lives alone with his grandmother, Lorraine Saracen. Matt … See more

He is the back-up quarterback for the Dillon Panthers in the ”Pilot” as a sophomore. Eventually, he is the starting quarterback for the Dillon Panthers in seasons 1 and 2. He then becomes a wide receiver for the Dillon Pant… See more

Matt is something of an "anti-jock" who "listens to Bob Dylan and draws pictures" and is generally out of place with his teammates, such as Smash Williams and Tim Riggins, who are often seen hanging around girl… See more

When the series begins, Matt is the back-up quarterback and something of a social outcast. His best friend is Landry Clarke, an honor student who does not play football. Matt spends much of his varsity career in the shado… See more