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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.

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Texas Tech Makes Stranger Things–Themed Announcement as Jacob Rodriguez and Co. Chase Longstanding Curse

Texas Tech brings a change with their new creative theme release before taking the field against West Virginia.

James Franklin Has Plenty to Be Grateful for After Delivering Tough Thanksgiving News to Penn State

James Franklin celebrated Thanksgiving with his new home team, but the day turned into a setback for his former program.

Vanderbilt OC Pushes Diego Pavia For Early NFL Draft Pitch as Heisman in Question

Diego Pavia may have shown his potential, but it wasn’t enough to surpass the frontrunners in the Heisman race.

Former Notre Dame Heisman Finalist QB Settles Sign-Stealing Debate in College Football

The sign-stealing debate in CFB has become a hot topic, so now an ex-Notre Dame QB has offered his perspective.

Fran Brown Puts College Football on Alert with Big Quarterback Warning

Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown is doing his part, despite a rocky season, to ensure the future of SU football looks bright.

Major Change in Auburn HC Search in Last 24 Hours After Nearly Losing $2.5M Candidate

Auburn’s head-coach search has taken a new turn, as a win over Alabama could push the school to offer its interim HC the full-time job.

Arkansas HC Job Search Almost Comes to an End as $15M Coach’s Plans Made Public

Arkansas may be closing in on its next head coach after Sam Pittman, as USF’s top executive addresses the swirling rumors.

LSU and Florida Lose Out on Another SEC Conference Coach as Coaching Carousel Shortens

South Carolina’s head coach looks safe heading into the final game of 2025, but he still has a tall task waiting for him.

Coaches, Reporters, Analysts Publicly Shame CFP Committee Chair Hunter Yurachek Over Poor Ole Miss Joke

Hunter Yurachek faced intense backlash over his comment on Ole Miss’ drop in the CFP rankings despite no recent loss.

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Blames NIL Over Recent RB Controversy

Brent Venables may not have addressed OU’s RB controversy directly, but his answer gave plenty to think about.

HBCU Coach Breaks Silence as Shedeur Sanders Makes Big Move for Community at NFL

The HBCU coach shared his praise for Shedeur Sanders, the former Jackson State star, as he makes waves in the NFL.

Under Review Interim HC Confirms Bond With Major Penn State Player After Direct Message For Future

Penn State's interim HC appears to be the frontrunner for the permanent job, despite several other names surfacing, thanks to strong support.
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