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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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3 Big Josh Heupel Failures Leave Miserable Tennessee Fans Spending $2.3M to Hide Trauma

Josh Heupel’s 2025 season left fans deeply disappointed, a fact reflected in increased alcohol sales during the three major home losses.

Deion Sanders Forced to Take Brave Locker Room Call After Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder’s Death

Deion Sanders may be forced to make a bold decision, but the heartbreaking loss of QB Dominiq Ponder has left the Buffs mourning.

Retired Colts DB Makes Heartfelt Gesture After KC Concepcion Faces Harassment at NFL Combine

KC Concepcion may face heavy criticism, but the WR didn’t take long to break his silence and even received support from a former NFL DB.

Lane Kiffin Terms Olivia Dunne as “Clout Chaser” After Bizarre LSU Moment

Lane Kiffin may be busy making headlines at his new home, but his departure from Ole Miss continues to reveal underlying factors.

Karrueche Tran Surprises Deion Sanders & His Close Confidant With Special Treat

Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders' relationship reflects a strong bond with a surprise that Sanders surely did not expect!

Kirk Herbstreit Pens Emotional Message to Son Chase After Family Celebrates Special Occasion

Kirk Herbstreit’s youngest son is making him proud despite committing to a team whose jersey isn’t the analyst’s favorite.

Ex-Vanderbilt QB Turned TE, Who Lost the Starting Job to Diego Pavia Makes NFL Combine History

The former Vanderbilt TE is now delivering an outstanding performance at the 2026 NFL Combine. But his journey has a twist.

Kirby Smart Capitalizes on Kyle Whittingham’s Loss Amid Strong Big Ten Push

Kirby Smart’s Georgia has plenty of boxes checked for a four-star 2027 quarterback, but the recruitment race is crowded.

Mike Elko Opens Up On Texas A&M Homecoming After Recording Historic Feat

Returning to A&M for his 2nd stint, Mike Elko didn’t expect to earn belief so quickly. But the support has been strong, and he is grateful.

HBCU That Deion Sanders Gave His Blood and Sweat to Faces Legal Hurdle Over Coveted $250M Plan

The HBCU program that gained a national spotlight under Deion Sanders’ watch is now eyeing a major project but faces a legal roadblock.

Twin Brother of Late FSU Hero Who Passed Away Unexpectedly, Honors His ‘53’ Legacy

A former FSU player lost his life unexpectedly during a spring session. Now his twin brother is honoring him on the Florida State campus.

GM Reveals Plan to Fix Mike Norvell’s Hot Seat After Debt-Bound Florida State Receives 8-Figure Lifeline

Mike Norvell’s FSU could return to the national spotlight next season under the new plan from its general manager.
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