
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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Garrett Nussmeier Makes Injury Statement as He Seeks Redemption at Senior Bowl
Garrett Nussmeier’s NFL future could take a hit after a rocky season, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to the Senior Bowl.
20 hrs ago

5-Star DL Makes Feelings clear on Michigan as Kyle Whittingham Learns Immediate Prediction About His Program
Michigan, after Kyle Whittingham’s arrival, appears to be on the rise, and its recruiting momentum for a five-star DL has strengthened.
22 hrs ago

Lane Kiffin Makes Move to Poach No.1 QB in the Country After Addressing LSU’s Transfer Portal Needs
Lane Kiffin may have lost plenty in the portal, but he’s rebuilding fast, and now has his sights set on flipping a top-tier 2028 QB.
23 hrs ago

Ryan Day’s Ohio State Among Favorites for 4-Star CB, but Family Ties Give Big Ten Rivals Hope
The 4-star CB could be a key piece for Ryan Day, but his strong ties to Dan Lanning’s program could prove to be a major obstacle.
1 day ago

Diego Pavia Nears Historic NFL Milestone After Real Measurement Spark Backlash
Diego Pavia may miss out on the 2025 Heisman despite being a finalist, but the Vandy QB still has a chance to make history at the NFL level.
1 day ago

USC Completes Superbowl Milestone Thanks to Backup QB Sam Darnold and Seattle Seahawks
Sam Darnold has done the near-impossible for USC history, and now the Seahawks QB is headed to the Super Bowl.
1 day ago

4-Star Safety Gives Verdict on Lincoln Riley and Co. After USC Visit Raised Hopes
Lincoln Riley has taken a recruiting approach focused on targeting HS talent from Southern Cal. It’s already making an impression.
1 day ago

Attorney Gives Final Verdict on Darian Mensah-Duke Settlement to Predict Struggles for NIL Athletes
Darian Mensah vs. the Duke Blue Devils could set up a precedent for the dealings of NIL contracts in the college football landscape.
1 day ago

College Football Officials Change Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame’s Fate With New Rules
Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame not only gets a huge benefit from the 2026 CFP system, but it also clears a path to a title run.
1 day ago

Clemson WR Faces Dilemma as NCAA Lawsuit Struggles to Solve Trinidad Chambliss-Like Problem
A Clemson WR’s eligibility remains unresolved as his court date is pushed back, with Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss facing a similar issue.
2 days ago

Matt Rhule Joins Nebraska Initiative in Breaking College Sports Glass Barriers For Women
Matt Rhule’s Nebraska is making headlines by offering a scholarship in women’s flag football, but the program’s woes continue.
2 days ago

Former Penn State Commit Gives Verdict on Matt Campbell as Virginia Tech Transfers Pile Up
Penn State may have suffered losses of key pieces before Campbell’s recruiting strategy gained momentum. Now, recruits are leaving impressed.
2 days ago

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