
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 Sends Prayers as Colorado Football Receives Sad News
Deion Sanders’ Colorado received some bad news, but the community was quick to offer support and prayers for the individual and his family.
12 hrs ago

Colorado & Deion Sanders Critic Reveals Himself as Shilo Sanders’ Coach in Surprising Twist
Colorado HC Deion Sanders has faced heavy criticism from a CFB analyst in recent days for his actions both past and present.
13 hrs ago

Jordon Hudson Gives Bill Belichick “WAG” Status At Cheerleading Event
Jordon Hudson’s latest move for Bill Belichick turned heads, but it didn’t save the UNC HC from facing criticism over the team’s situation.
16 hrs ago

Two SEC Colleges Nearly Beat Ohio State: Full List of Most NFL Draft Picks By School
The 2026 NFL Draft comes as good news for the SEC, although Ohio State of the Big Ten led the draft with 11 selections.
16 hrs ago

“Hard Launch”: Arch Manning’s Aggie Girlfriend Speculation Shoots Up After Viral Social Media Post
Arch Manning’s dating life is back in the spotlight, but there’s still no solid evidence to support the claim.
21 hrs ago

Fernando Mendoza’s Ailing Mother Fights Back Tears in Emotional Message: “So Proud”
Fernando Mendoza celebrated his draft success alongside his mom, who delivered an emotional speech in front of family and friends.
2 days ago

Ex-Alabama WR Breaks 18-Year NFL Draft Record by Joining the Steelers
Former Alabama WR makes history in the 2026 NFL draft by starting a new era for the Tide in the pros.
2 days ago

“It’s illegal”: Nebraska AD Makes Stance Clear on Donor Role Amid $600M Renovation Plan
Nebraska has a new solution to manage the burden of modern-era roster building, and the AD has clarified donors’ role in it.
2 days ago

Entire College Football Tier Left Undrafted Through Three Rounds by NFL — First Time in 47 Years
FCS programs took a hit in the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, something that hasn’t happened in a long time.
2 days ago

Cade Klubnik Suffers $2.2M Loss After Jets Draft Clemson QB in Fourth Round
Cade Klubnik's NFL destination has been confirmed in the fourth round, resulting in a financial loss for the Clemson QB.
2 days ago

Who are Caleb Downs’s Parents? All About Father Gary Downs and Mother Tanya Shorter Downs
All you need to know about Caleb Downs's Parents, father Gary Downs and mother Tanya Shorter Downs, on EssentiallySports.
4 days ago

Colorado OC Makes Blunt Assessment of QB Room After Julian Lewis’s Future Clarified
Julian Lewis has the talent, but there's QB competition, leaving the Buffs’ new OC to decide who could earn the starting role.
4 days ago

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