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Afreen Kabir is a College Football Writer at EssentiallySports, contributing to the CFB Trends Desk. Selected for the College Football Pro Writer Program last year, she was trained by a panel led by a former Managing Editor of MSN Sport, now a mentor at EssentiallySports. Her previous experience covering the entertainment and lifestyle beats for major digital media outlets adds a unique lens—enabling her to craft compelling narratives at the intersection of sports and pop culture.

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Josh Heupel-Led Tennessee Fire Student After Grave NCAA Violation

A Tennessee Vols student-worker was dismissed by the athletics department for betting on a college football game.

Mario Cristobal Breaks Silence on Darian Mensah After QB Ditched $8M Deal for Miami

Mario Cristobal finally opened up about Darian Mensah, who sparked a controversy by leaving behind his multi-million NIL deal at Duke.

Patriots Legend Joins Deion Sanders in Publicly Calling Out HOF Voters After Bill Belichick Snub

Former Patriots star launched an attack at HOF voters after Deion Sanders did so in light of the Bill Belichick controversy.

Urban Meyer Admits He Rejected $17M Super Bowl Caliber HC for Key Ohio State Coaching Vacancy

Urban Meyer came very close to ending the career of an NFL coach, who is now leading a team in the Super Bowl.

Kirby Smart’s Woes Take a Turn as 4-Star Newcomer Becomes Fix to Georgia’s Persistent Weakness

Kirby Smart has to keep an eye on interesting rookie, who can be the solution to a nagging problem in the defense.

Alabama HOF Legend Fighting Incurable Disease Receives Major Career Honor

Former Alabama star Kerry Goode received a prestiguous honor for his decade-long and still ongoing fight with ALS.

OSU Star Jeremiah Smith Publicly Calls Out $50B Brand He Has NIL Deal With, Then Backs Off

Jeremiah Smith took to social media to share his frustration with a global brand but took back his words soon after.

Dan Lanning, Oregon Will Be Surprise Losers If NDSU Make Proposed FBS Switch

Oregon's plans for the 2028 season are slated to go up in the air if North Dakota State football is able to break into the FBS ranks.

Ohio State, Alabama & 2 Other SEC Teams Named Finalists for 305-lb Five-Star O-Lineman

The Buckeyes and the Tide got a major boost in their fight for an elite 2027 prospect, after he named them finalists.

Ole Miss Football Coach Makes Heartfelt Public Plea for Mother Battling Life-Threatening Illness

Ole Miss defensive line coach Randall Joyner asked for prayers and support for his ailing mother, who is suffering from a serious condition.

Sam Darnold Backup Makes Shock Alabama Confession That Seahawks 12s Won’t Like

Jalen Milroe's honest admission about Alabama football might not sit right with Seattle's passionate 12th Man.

Jon Sumrall Names 3 Positions He’s Most Concerned About Before Gators Spring Practice

Jon Sumrall has some big problems in the 2026 roster, as Florida gears up for spring camp ahead of an important season for the coach.
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