College Football News Writer
Malabika Dutta is a College Football News Writer at EssentiallySports, working on the Marquee Saturdays Desk. A graduate of the ES College Football Pro Writer Program, she specializes in breaking news and injury reports during live coverage while also developing off-field narratives that give fans a deeper understanding of players’ lives. Her recent work includes coverage of the Rourke family following Kurtis Rourke’s NFL Draft selection by the 49ers.
Malabika combines a strong foundation in English Literature with hands-on sports journalism experience, contributing to national college football coverage and supporting the newsroom with timely reporting and contextual storytelling.
James Franklin Makes Demands From Virginia Tech Unit Clear Amid Lingering Concerns
James Franklin has inherited a 3-9 Virginia Tech team, and this team has uncertainty in the wide receiver room.
Brent Venables’ Oklahoma Fills Final Roster Spot With SEC Transfer Who Remained in the Portal Since January
Oklahoma has got its final roster piece following the Colorado federal court ruling, and he is an SEC-tested piece.
Former 4x Pro Bowl Raiders QB Turns Down Six NFL Teams to Join Big Ten Program in Coaching Role
Former Raiders QB is again returning to football, but this time as a coach of a Big Ten program, and that's a big help for the team.
Joey McGuire Embraces ‘Villain’ Role as Texas Tech Struggles to Find Future Opponents: “Everybody’s Told Us No”
Texas Tech gets a bold label, but the head coach, Joey McGuire, is comfortable, as his focus isn't on outside noise.
OSU Walk-On Earns Inclusion In Annual College Football Ranking After Jeremiah Smith & Sonny Styles’ Support
Like last season, Jeremiah Smith got a spot on Bruce Feldman's freak list, but a Buckeye walk-on has also been included.
2x National Champion Predicts Massive Upset for Kirby Smart’s Georgia at Hands of New SEC Head Coach
Georgia could take a hit this season from an SEC team that lost to the Bulldogs last season but get a new head coach in 2026.
Undrafted National Champion OL Set for Starting Role to Protect Super Bowl-Winning QB
Former Indiana OL makes a headline-making move after being left undrafted and not getting an invitation from the NFL combine.
Michigan Legend Beats Deion Sanders as College Football’s Greatest Defensive Player in History
Former Michigan cornerback took down former FSU star Deion Sanders for college football's best defensive player of all time.
Ex-Virginia Tech Coach Makes Bold Prediction on James Franklin’s $41M Future
Despite James Franklin having all the potential to lead Virginia Tech to a successful season in 2026, a title run isn't a possibility.
Ex-Florida HC Named as College Football’s Greatest Villain, Lane Kiffin 2nd
Lane Kiffin can't take the No. 1 spot on ESPN's list of college football supervillains of all time. An ex-Florida HC beat Kiffin here.
Kyle Whittingham Makes Strong Commitment to Former Michigan OL About Wolverines Tradition: “As Long as I’m Here…”
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham made a bold promise ahead of the 2026 season regarding the school's tradition.
ACC Program Set to Make College Football History With 54 Seniors on Its Roster
This season, an ACC program's roster includes 54 seniors, but is that not enough for the team to remain in playoff contention?
