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.
After Suffering $300K Burglary Loss, Former LSU QB Warns Robbers About His Heisman Trophy
A former LSU QB, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2019, now puts an altering message regarding the security of the prestigious award.
345lb OT Who Rejected Texas, UNC Ruled Ineligible by NCAA Just 42 Days Before Season Kickoff
An ACC team takes a hit as its OT won't play this season following the NCAA ruling. He needs eligibility for the sixth season in college.
$7.2M HC With 1-6 Record Against Big Ten Teams Claims ACC Is Better Than B1G
An ACC team HC made a bold comment, claiming the conference he work for is better than B1G, though his record tells anotger styory
“Don’t Have…”: Lane Kiffin’s LSU Projected to Miss College Football Playoff Despite $40M Spending – Report
Lane Kiffin joined LSU with an expectation, but LSU's hefty investment signals he has to fulfill that in his debut season. Here's the concern
Jimbo Fisher Makes Career Decision If He Never Gets Another Coaching Job After $77.6M Exit
Jimbo Fisher clarifies his intention regarding his career if he never returns to his old dominating era of coaching.
Former LSU OC Reveals Ed Orgeron Once Went to Prison to Meet Recruit’s Dad While Recruiting for Lane Kiffin
Ed Orgeron has an uncovered approach to recruiting, which is now paying off for LSU after Lane Kiffin brought in Coach O.
ACC HC Reveals He Warned Duke of Miami’s Intentions After Mario Cristobal Tried to Poach His QB
Miami finally got a steady hand at QB, but before that it tried on many, and among them, one ACC team's coach understood the Canes' plan.
Former Nick Saban DB Who Won Two National Titles With Alabama Retires From Football at 31
Former Alabama defensive back finally says goodbye to his football career after spending eight years in the NFL.
Tough Blow for Ryan Day’s Ohio State as Nation’s No. 2 WR Commits to Big Ten Rival
Ohio State's Ryan Day takes a hit on the recruiting trail despite having a strong root connection with the nation's No. 2 WR.
Marcus Freeman Confirms Stance on Notre Dame Exit Speculation for NFL: “No Other Option”
For Marcus Freeman, his commitment to Notre Dame is at another level, keeping the coach in South Bend despite the NFL job push.
International College Football Players Face Major Hurdle Under NCAA’s New Eligibility Rule
College football takes a hit, especially for international players who think of taking advantage of the NCAA's new fifth-year eligibility.
Lane Kiffin Used $40K Donor-Funded Benefit at LSU for Family Vacation: Report
The LSU athletic department gave Lane Kiffin a benefit, which the coach used for a family trip, but it has another layer to this story.