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.
“Nobody Misses”: Ed Orgeron Says LSU Locker Room Has Changed Under Lane Kiffin Like Never Before
LSU's Lane Kiffin faces huge pressure in his first season following LSU's investment, but Ed Orgeron reveals the change is also visible.
Ohio State Coach Keeps Heavy Punishment For Football Athletes Who Don’t Show Utmost Respect To Teammates
Ohio State set the bar high, making a respect system where failure can lead to heavy punishment, and an OSU LB confirmed it.
Kirby Smart Doesn’t Hold Back on Gunner Stockton Narrative at SEC Media Days
Kirby Smart isn't ready to buy any kind of narrative about his QB1 following Gunner Stockton's performance last season.
Kirby Smart Announces Georgia Athlete Out Indefinitely After Serious Injuries in ATV Accident
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has shared details about the injury suffered by Georgia RB following an accident
“Don’t Do Stupid Things”: NFL Scout Has Blunt Message for Sam Leavitt After What He Saw With Garrett Nussmeier
Sam Leavitt got a warning from an NFL scout that talent alone won't be enough to pave his path to the NFL; a former LSU QB felt it most.
Former National Title Winning QB Tries to Lure Nation’s No. 2 RB to Ohio State After Ryan Day Gets Upsetting News
Though expert predictions do not favor Ryan Day's Ohio State, a former Buckeye still attempts to secure the nation's No. 2 RB.
“This is Gonna Sound…”: First-Time $28.5M HC Has His Own Curt Cignetti Moment at SEC Media Days
The new Kentucky head coach has a Curt Cignetti level belief in himself, but he doesn't know the exact time of fulfilling it.
College Football Insider Shares Bad News For Ryan Day’s Ohio State
Ohio State has enough factors to secure the nation's no. 2 running back, but the expert prediction isn't favoring the Buckeyes.
“One More Shot”: SEC HC ‘Starts Campaign’ for Gus Malzahn to Cancel Retirement & Make College Football Coaching Return
Gus Malzahn has already made the decision to retire from coaching, but an SEC coach wants him back in college.
“If He Fails…”: Paul Finebaum Sets Clear Expectations for Lane Kiffin as SEC Legend Warns LSU of Major Non-conference Challenge
Lane Kiffin's future with the Tigers will be at risk if the coach is unable to bring success in his first year at LSU, as per analysts.
Former Alabama Captain Joins Kalen DeBoer’s Staff in Key Defensive Role
Alabama still continues its hiring, and just 47 days ahead to kick off the season opener, it hired a defensive mind for its coaching staff.
Steve Sarkisian Publicly Ends Beef With Joey McGuire After Back-and-Forth Offseason Comments
Steve Sarkisian takes a good step to end a three-month-long offseason beef with in-state rival coach Joey McGuire.
