College Football writer
Kamran Ahmad is a College Football writer at EssentiallySports, covering rising stars on the Rookie Watch Desk and financial trends on the NCAA NIL Desk. He keeps a close eye on FBS programs to identify the game’s next breakout talents. This year, Arch Manning tops his list, though he’s also bullish on Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin. Kamran views football’s progression system as one of the most effective in sports and sees playoff expansion as a key step toward deeper, more competitive seasons.
Among his notable coverage are stories on Travis Hunter’s path to the Heisman, critical Week 1 matchups such as Clemson vs. LSU, and exclusive insights into players’ decisions and career milestones. Kamran’s work blends player evaluation, program analysis, and NIL developments, offering readers a forward-looking perspective on the future stars of college football.
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum Calls $91M SEC HC a “Cult Leader” and Reveals His Pattern: “He’ll Have Excuses Ready”
Veteran ESPN journalist Paul Finebaum calls an SEC HC a “cult leader” and predicts an incoming familiar pattern for the program's fans.
“It’s Over”: Curt Cignetti Makes Blunt Statement on Indiana’s College Football Reputation
Indian head coach Curt Cignetti remains stoic over his historic national title win as he relays long-term objectives for the program.
“You Not on the Same Level…”: Jayden Daniels Receives Blunt Reality Check From LSU Great Amid Legal Fight Over No. 5 Jersey
Former LSU Tigers Heisman winner Jayden Daniels’ gets a strong statement from Joe Burrow’s teammate after the cease and desist legal issue.
“If They Don’t Get Going Fast”: UNC Could Move on From Bill Belichick as Michael Lombardi Situation Makes Program a “Laughing Stock”
UNC's Bill Belichick’s time expected to run out in Chapel Hill if he fails to achieve a specific condition set by a prominent journalist.
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Names Big Ten Team a “Perennial Power” as Long as $13.2M HC Is There
ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit opens up about his pre-season Natty favorites as he outlines a Big 10 team people are underestimating again.
“Stupid Narrative”: Disrespectful Claims About Deion Sanders’ Athletes Force Colorado Alum to Break Silence
Deion Sanders 2026 Colorado roster gets trolled online as a CU alum comes in the program's defense with strong words.
Lane Kiffin Says Leaving Ole Miss for LSU Felt Like His Past Three Relationships: “I Don’t Handle Breakups Well”
LSU Tigers' head coach Lane Kiffin opens up about his ugly exits from various programs and cites his past relationships
Struggling Big Ten Program Receives $35M Boost From Billionaire Family
A struggling Big 10 program with high expectations in 2026 gets a $35 million boost as it embarks on a cultural shift.
Lane Kiffin Forced to Address Pete Golding & Ole Miss’s Lawsuit Against Current LSU Players
LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin opens up about a lawsuit against his two key players by Pete Golding's Ole Miss Rebels.
Pablo Torre Pins Blame on Bill Belichick for $1.5M UNC Disaster: “Ended Up Trusting a Guy…”
North Carolina Tar Heels' hiring choices get dissected by a prominent journalist as he blames Bill Belichick for UNC's woes.
Notre Dame Athlete Pens Emotional Message After Father Earns Pro Football Hall of Fame Honor: “Truly No Words”
Notre Dame Fighting Irish freshman athlete pens an emotional note for his father as he inducts his father to Pro Football HoF.
Deion Sanders’ Colorado Makes Move for Dual-Threat QB Also Targeted by Big Ten Giant
Standout dual threat and dual sports QB from Frisco Texas gets an offer from Deion Sanders the same day a Big 10 program offered him.
