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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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Who is Brennan Marion? All You Need to Know About Colorado’s New OC & His ‘Go-Go’ Offense

Discover everything about Colorado Buffs' new OC Brennan Marion and the offense he has built in college football.

Lane Kiffin-Ole Miss Drama Follows Texas A&M OC Leaving For Kansas State to Signal College Football Change

Texas A&M’s OC could be a perfect fit for K-State, but there’s no official word yet. Still, if it happens, it could bring a positive boost.

ESPN, Fox Reporters Come Together For Clark Lea’s Trump Card to Get Vanderbilt Into Playoffs

Clark Lea isn’t leaving anything to chance in Vanderbilt’s playoff push this season, and he’s getting plenty of support along the way.

Bill Belichick Finds Challenge in 4-Star Recruit Who Dodged NIL Hurdles For UNC

Bill Belichick’s debut season may not have shone, but the coach has stacked talent for next season, and a challenge comes with it.

Steve Sarkisian Echoes Kirk Herbstreit to Send Bold Message For CFP Chair

Steve Sarkisian may not be able to make a title run this season, but he made his stance clear on scheduling non-conference games.

Steve Sarkisian Makes Transfer Portal Stance Clear as Texas Faces Major SEC Disadvantage

Steve Sarkisian’s Texas program isn’t just outlining its transfer-portal targets; the head coach is also talking about the new enrollees.

Penn State Appears to be Ready For Kalani Sitake Decision with Rumored Plan B

Kalani Sitake may be thriving with the Cougars, but PSU is already close to locking him in. Still, if he doesn’t agree, there is a plan B.

Steve Sarkisian Protects Texas Against AP Following Warning to CFP Committee

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is not only making his case for a playoff spot, but he’s also subtly firing up other teams.

BYU in Deep Trouble Over Kalani Sitake Hurdle Dropping Odds Against Texas Tech

Kalani Sitake’s decision on his future has become a hurdle for the Cougars before they face the Raiders in the Big 12 title showdown.

Who are Will Stein’s Parents? Meet Matt Stein and Debbie Stein

All about Oregon Ducks OC Will Stein's parents, former college football player Matt and mother Debbie Stein.

HBCU Program Announces Deion Sanders’ Big Sacrifice as Marshall Faulk Confirms His True Calling

Deion Sanders’ role in pushing Marshall Faulk toward his next big achievement has now been revealed by Southern University’s new head coach.

How Much Will Ryan Silverfield Earn as Arkansas HC? Contract, Salary & Net Worth in 2025

Find out former Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield's net worth, contract details, his salary and career earnings, and more.
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