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College Football News Writer

Malabika Dutta

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 Offers Advice to Daughter After Her Public Confession of Going Against Family for Love

Deion Sanders is always there when his daughter faces a problem, and this time he advised her after her breakup with Jacquees.

4-Star Georgia Prospect ‘Very Interested’ in Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan Following Official Visit

Michigan has to battle a tough fight to secure a 4-star Georgia DE prospect despite his interest in the Wolverines.

Deion Sanders’ Daughter Finds Out She Was “Just a Rebound” for Ex-Fiancé Jacquees Months After Split

Deion Sanders' daughter opened up about her relationship with her ex-fiancé, revealing her painful realization.

Texas Attorney General Sends Legal Warning to Big 12 Over “Unlawful” Brendan Sorsby Boycott

Brendan Sorsby's collegiate career with Texas Tech is still uncertain, as a new development has emerged in his gambling case against the NCAA

Kyle Whittingham’s 4-Star Michigan Commit Announces Transfer Decision

Michigan landed a 4-star DL in May 2026, and he is now weighing his transfer decision despite remaining loyal to the Wolverines.

Florida AD Makes Strong NIL Statement With $50M News for Jon Sumrall and Todd Golden

Florida is all-in on NIL in 2026 to stay competitive in the SEC, and its football and basketball roster valuations are enormous.

OSU Legend Reveals Secret Conversation With Quinn Ewers Before Beating Texas Enroute National Title

OSU's iconic 2024 Cotton Bowl win over Texas featured some previously unknown trash talk between two rival players that has now come to light

US Senator Makes Stance on Brendan Sorsby Ruling Loud & Clear at College Athletics Roundtable

Brendan Sorsby's ruling sparked widespread criticism of the QB, including from the US Senate, but Texas Tech's AD stepped in to defend him.

“It’s Unfortunate”: Cam Newton Refuses To Buy Brendan Sorsby’s Story Behind Gambling

Brendan Sorsby's court ruling clears the way for him to play in 2026, but his arguments drew criticism from former NFL QB Cam Newton.

Ticket Prices Soar to $900 for Ohio State’s Historic Big Ten Rivalry Game

Ohio State is at the center of marquee matchups this season, with ticket prices for a major Big Ten rivalry game soaring

“I Was Shocked”: Ex-Giants Star Hurt Over Bill Belichick Decision

Bill Belichick's omission as a first-ballot inductee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame disappointed a former Giants star he once coached.

Deion Sanders’ Son Avoids $135K Consequences Twice Amid Bankruptcy Case

Deion Sanders' son has reduced a legal burden regarding his 2023 Mercedes-Benz, but the former Colorado player is still in a financial crisis.
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