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.
“Childhood Dream”: Deion Sanders’ Assistant Coach Gets Emotional as EA Sports Fulfills His Lifelong Wish
Deion Sanders's assistant coach showed excitement for the same opportunity that the Colorado head coach refused.
“Want Absolutely Nothing to do With Texas Tech”: Brendan Sorsby Saga Triggers Bigger Consequences for Joey McGuire and Co.
Texas Tech is still taking a hit after the Sorsby case, and the consequences this time seem to ruin the Red Raiders' future.
LSU Invites Top 40 Donors for Exclusive Presentation as School Eyes New Revenue Stream Amid $70M Problem
LSU must handle a financial pressure given its spending on coaches' buyouts, but the program has already a solution in mind.
Clemson Assistant Coach Earns Major Football Hall of Fame Honor
Clemson's LB coach, who returned to the program in 2024, got a major honor but not from his collegiate alma mater.
Sherrone Moore Accuser Paige Shiver Takes Legal Action Against Michigan Amid $12M Fallout
Michigan faces a hit even after firing Sherrone Moore following an investigation evidencing his relations with a staffer, Paige Shiver.
Ex-Florida QB Had a Tough Time Under Billy Napier, Now He’s In The Best Place He’s Ever Been
A former 5-star QB who spent a hard time in Florida now finds his right fit, but he is thankful for the old experience.
Big 12 Program Done Dirty By Scheduling As 105 Footballers Travel For London Game
A Big 12 program has a historic event this season, but the schedule throws them in a tough situation to remain in title contention.
College Coach Quits Football, Abruptly Leaves Program After Two Seasons
HC GJ Kinne's program lost its assistant coach, but the timing signal to find a replacement won't be an easy task.
“Excuses”: Lincoln Riley Loses Trust as USC Faces Growing Dilemma About His $90M Future – Report
Lincoln Riley's future with the Trojans is getting dark, but USC has to pay hefty if they want to move on; that's a safety net.
“I Didn’t…”: Ohio State’s 5-Star Target Breaks Silence After Family’s Inclination Toward SEC Powerhouse
Ohio State can take a hit in its recruiting trail as they can lose a 5-star. The 2027 target's family clarifies their intention.
Historic College Football Conference Skips Media Days Over Cost Concerns: “Those Are Expensive”
On FBS conference took a drastic decision ahead of the 2026 season, but they had proper reasoning to do it.
NFL Allows Arrested Star to Play Again After He Clears Waivers
After spending two seasons with the Lions, this CB's journey abruptly stopped. But now he is able to sign with another team.
