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Ameek Jamal is an athlete-turned-writer at EssentiallySports, contributing to the College Football wing of the Visual Storytelling Desk. Always seeking out digital-first narratives, he specializes in crafting tailored angles that speak to underserved campus audiences. Drawing on his firsthand experience, Ameek believes the vibrant atmosphere at college football games builds community—and will be central to the sport’s continued growth in America. In the upcoming season, he will also serve as a reporter with the ES CFB Pro Writer Program, which connects directly with fan creators.

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College Football Rankings: FSU, LSU & Tennessee Biggest Winners; Texas Unmoved

Florida State’s upset, LSU’s revival, and Tennessee’s win highlight Week 1’s biggest winners, while Texas stays put atop the college football rankings.

Deion Sanders Gets 7-Word Ultimatum for Costly Last-Minute Decision After Son Shedeur’s Rescue Message

Deion Sanders faces heat after keeping two timeouts in Colorado’s final drive, sparking debate over his late-game decision-making.

Hugh Freeze Forced to Accept Jackson Arnold Reality as Week 1 Exposes Major Offensive Flaw

Hugh Freeze’s Auburn debut left fans questioning if Jackson Arnold’s limited game is the flaw that could derail the Tigers’ entire season

Alabama Journalist Puts Kalen DeBoer’s $825K Staffer on Spot to Share Blame for Unwelcomed Scrutiny

After Alabama’s 23-year streak of undefeated season openers was over, a national journalist threw Kalen DeBoer’s $825K staffer under the bus

Shane Beamer Makes Candid Admission on Leaning Into Dad Frank’s Virginia Tech Past for South Carolina Opener

Shane Beamer knows his father Frank Beamer’s Virginia Tech legacy is still active as South Carolina took on its first opponent.

Chris Klieman Makes Awful Kansas State Confession as Avery Johnson Faces a Twist in Fate

After barely escaping an upset in the final minutes against an FCS foe, Kansas State HC Chris Klieman makes an awful confession

Kalani Sitake Issues BYU Verdict as Bear Bachmeier Reveals Locker Room Feeling on 4-Way QB Battle

Kalani Sitake shares BYU QB decisions as Bear Bachmeier opens up on locker room vibes amid four-way QB battle.

Jake Retzlaff’s GF Shares Heartfelt Message After QB Leads Tulane to Victory

After Jake Retzlaff's Tulane comeback, his girlfriend could not be more proud and uploaded an couple-goal post on social media.

James Franklin Addresses Referee Situation That Made Him Lose Cool at End of Nevada Game

Penn State HC James Franklin explained his heated reaction to a late officiating call in the Nevada game in the post game press conference.

Ryan Day Reveals True Feelings on $7.5M OSU Asset Who Busted Major Steve Sarkisian Claim

Ryan Day walked into his season opener an underdog and came out looking like the returning champions that they are. The key was defense.

Rich Rodriguez Clarifies Nicco Marchiol Expectations After Issuing Max Brown Injury Update

Rich Rodriguez breaks down Nicco Marchiol’s starter expectations and shares the latest on Max Brown’s injury.

College Football Week 1: Predicting 5 Upsets Ft. Utah vs UCLA

Breaking down Week 1’s biggest potential upsets in college football, including Utah vs UCLA, Syracuse vs Tennessee, and more shockers.
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