
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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Deion Sanders’ Ex-Wife Celebrates Son Shedeur Sanders’ Major Colorado Milestone
The Browns QB Shedeur Sanders’ Colorado milestone celebration became even more special with his mother’s proud message.
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CJ Carr’s Michigan QB Brother Gets Real About Their Dynamic: “It’ll Get a Little Bit Personal”
CJ Carr and his younger brother both play QB, but for different teams now, and the Michigan QB shared insight into their competitive dynamic.
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Ryan Day, OSU Earn $10.55M More Than Indiana Despite Big Ten Championship Loss
For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ryan Day's OSU significantly earned more than Indiana, which won the 2025 National Championship.
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Pat McAfee Loses Family Member to Cancer, Wife Pens Emotional Message: ‘Run Free, Sweet Girl’
Pat McAfee and his family, especially his wife, are deeply mourning the loss of their beloved family member, a cancer warrior.
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Diego Pavia Learns CFL GM’s Clear Intentions After Signing With Baltimore Ravens
Diego Pavia has an NFL opportunity with the Ravens on a three-year deal, but if his NFL career doesn’t work out, he already has another path.
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Michigan Backup QB Calls Career Decision ‘A No-Brainer’ as He Continues Family Legacy
Michigan’s backup QB clears up his feelings on flipping from Miami (Ohio) to Michigan and opens up about his family ties to the Wolverines.
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Kalen DeBoer Sets Timeline for Alabama QB1 Decision Amid Austin Mack-Keelon Russell Battle
Kalen DeBoer is still uncertain about who will be Alabama’s starting QB in 2026, but he has set a timeline for making the announcement.
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Virginia Tech Legend Saves Four Lives Through Organ Donation After Passing
The Virginia Tech legend’s final gift saved four lives, and his partner shared his story to encourage more people to register as donors.
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‘God Got Me’: Deion Sanders Celebrates 1-Year Cancer-Free Milestone Through Faith
Find out more about what drives Deion Sanders as he explains how he stays strong during his battle with cancer.
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Notre Dame AD Adds Marcus Freeman’s Staffer to New Position ‘to Better Align With the Future’
Notre Dame AD created a new position within the athletic department for the first time and appointed an internal candidate to fill the role.
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OSU Alum Turned SEC HC Names College Football’s Greatest Rivalry – And It’s Not ‘The Game’
The Auburn head coach’s greatest rivalry is no longer with the Wolverines, despite his Ohio State roots. It's an SEC team.
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Nick Saban Breaks Silence on Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Contract Extension: “I Think He’s Had a Lot of Opportunity”
Kalen DeBoer’s future with Alabama is secured through 2033, and his predecessor has openly expressed his feelings about the extension.
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