
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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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.
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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.
1 hr 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.
5 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
3 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

Former Tennessee Athlete Takes Up In-State Head Coaching Role: Report
After spending several seasons in CFB as an assistant, the former Tennessee running back now gets a chance to fulfill his long-held goal.
4 days ago

What Is Jeff Brohm’s Salary in 2026? All About Louisville Cardinals Head Coach’s New Contract Extension
Find every detail about Jeff Brohm’s new contract extension at the Louisville Cardinals, including his salary for the 2026 season.
4 days ago

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