
Malabika Dutta
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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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Ty Simpson Announces NFL Draft Decision Amid Cardinals Buzz
Amid rumors that he may not get picked on the first day of the 2026 NFL Draft, Ty Simpson made a decision to the contrary.
16 hrs ago

Big 12 Announces Major Changes for Deion Sanders & Colorado
Ahead of the 2026 season, Deion Sanders’ Colorado faces a major change after the Big 12 makes a head-turning announcement.
22 hrs ago

NCAA Grants HBCU Quarterback 8th Year of Eligibility
The HBCU QB is returning to play for the Bulldogs in the 2026 season with an eighth year of eligibility after playing just four games in 2025
23 hrs ago

Ryan Day Admits Strong OSU influence on Son’s Career after Ex-Assistant’s Surprise Move
Ryan Day revealed how Ohio State has factored into his son's life, who is now a budding 2027 prospect catching the eye of programs.
1 day ago

Curt Cignetti Sits Josh Hoover to Prioritize Depth of Indiana’s QB Room
Curt Cignetti has taken a unique approach with the IU QB room, but it’s for a good reason, and he knows there’s still work to be done.
1 day ago

Bret Bielema Forced to Break Silence as Kyle Whittingham Eyes Flip of Illinois QB Commit
Bret Bielema believes Illinois remains in a strong position to retain its 2027 four-star QB despite a recent flip prediction.
1 day ago

$80M SEC HC Admits Big Ten’s Superiority in Harsh Reality Check
An SEC coach whose team reached the CFP last season with three losses made a head-turning admission about the Big Ten’s dominance.
1 day ago

Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham Announces Unfortunate Injury News on Thursday
Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan took a huge blow, but the coach is not sweating just yet ahead of the 2026 season.
2 days ago

Illinois AD Makes Sad Announcement for Bret Bielema Amid Serious Health Concerns
Illinois takes a hit as its athletic director faces a health concern and will need time to fully recover.
2 days ago

Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan Trending to Flip Elite QB Target From Big Ten Rival
Michigan received a good update regarding its primary 2027 QB target, as the Wolverines remain in the race for flipping him.
2 days ago

Ex-Ohio State Assistant Pursues Ryan Day’s QB Son for His Program
Ryan Day’s son’s recruitment process gets a new development as a former Ohio State coach offers the 2027 QB.
2 days ago

Ex-Talladega Executive Criminally Indicted Over $236,000 Scam Months After Getting Fired
The former executive director of one of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks faces legal trouble after a 2025 audit uncovered dozens of violations.
3 days ago

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