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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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Ohio State Legend Breaks Down Bill Belichick’s Underlying Influence on Ryan Day

A former Ohio State star breaks down why Ryan Day's transfer portal strategy has a touch of Bill Belichick in it.

College Football Athlete’s Mom Demands Money After Son Faces Unfair Consequences

A college football player's mother called out the unjust decision that ended her son's career, who was looking to enter the trasnfer portal.

Jeremiah Smith Sends Strong Warning to 135 Other FBS Teams Before Final Year at OSU

Jeremiah Smith sent a threat to his opponents for the 2026 season, after his run to the National Championship was cut short in 2025.

Everything Mario Cristobal Said In the Last Press Conference Before Miami Play National Championship

Here's everything that Mario Cristobal said in the coaches press conference ahead of the National Championship game.

Alabama DC Kane Wommack Makes Last-Minute Transfer Portal Addition of Big 10 Champion

Alabama won big in the transfer portal by getting the commitment of a talented DL, who is a Big 10 champion.

Clemson Athlete Quits on Dabo Swinney, Goes AWOL After Ole Miss Double Their NIL Offer

A new Clemson player seems to be off to Ole Miss, after Pet Golding amped up efforts to swing him over to Oxford.

Josh Heupel Has Final Chance to Save Tennessee From QB Crisis After Back-to-Back Setbacks

Josh Heupel might be staring at his last shot at solving his quarterback problem, after a surprising new prospect entered the portal

SEC Champion Alabama Alum Reveals Why He Ditched Auburn at the Last Minute for Nick Saban

A former Alabama star revealed the reasoning behind his eventful recruitment decision, having committed to Auburn before it.

Mario Cristobal Opens Up on Ties With Fernando Mendoza’s Father in Heartwarming Admission

Mario Cristobal warmly remembered his high-school playing days with Fernando Mendoza's father, who will now meet him as a rival.

Georgia RB Leaves Kirby Smart & Co. for G5 Opportunity After Major Injury Setback

A former Georgia RB is taking his chances with an opportunity in the G5 level, after being plagued with injuries during his time at Athens.

National Analyst Snubs Kirby Smart’s Georgia From Top 10 College Football Programs List

Kirby Smart and Georgia Bulldogs get a surprising verdict from an analyst when it comes to their future in the current NIL era.

James Franklin & Virginia Tech Finally Bow Down to 2026 ACC Schedule Change

Virginia Tech football announced an important scheduling change for the 2026 season, which was due for a long time.
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