Senior College Football Writer
Papiya Chatterjee is a Senior College Football Writer at EssentiallySports, working on the site’s Trends Desk. She has covered two action-packed seasons and played a central role in ES Behind the Scenes analysis, spotlighting the game’s biggest stars. During the draft, her reporting on the surprising slides of Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, particularly Shedeur’s, sparked wide fan debate.
An advocate for playoff expansion, Papiya believes a 16-team bracket is the fairest way to give three-loss contenders from tough conferences a real chance. With fresh talent emerging across the college football landscape, she heads into this season ready to deliver standout coverage for fans.
Nick Saban Invited to Testify Before Senate Over College Sports Future
Nick Saban heads to the Senate as lawmakers seek solutions for NIL issues, repeated transfers, and general college sports chaos.
College Football HOFer Coached by Kyle Whittingham Makes Troubling Prediction on Bryce Underwood’s Michigan Future
College Football Hall of Famer questioned Bryce Underwood’s development, predicting Michigan’s backup quarterback could play early.
Big 12 Program Begins Laying Off Employees as Part of Private Equity Deal
Big 12 program begins employee layoffs as part of a private equity restructuring, with affected workers eligible to reapply.
Ohio State’s NIL-Driven Rise, Championship Glory and the Revenue Sharing Setback That Followed
Ohio State’s NIL success fueled a championship run before rising revenue-sharing costs created major financial challenges for the program.
“Very Tempting”: Kirby Smart’s QB Makes Intentions Clear as NIL Reality Becomes Hard to Ignore
Georgia’s quarterback admits NIL money is tempting, but development, patience, and long-term NFL goals still matter most.
Kalen DeBoer Rolls Out Red Carpet for 5-Star Recruit on Alabama Visit Amid Serious Push From Curt Cignetti
Kalen DeBoer aggressively recruits five-star receiver Monshun Sales while Curt Cignetti fights hard to keep him home.
Jim Knowles Reveals He Wanted to Coach at Tennessee Long Before He Got Poached by James Franklin
Jim Knowles admits Tennessee always interested him, making Josh Heupel’s offer impossible to ignore after Penn State stint.
Ohio State Announces Major Changes For Buckeye Football Fans
Ohio State announces major fan upgrades, including faster stadium Wi-Fi, AI crowd tracking, shorter lines, and premium seating improvements.
Ex-FSU QB’s Father Says He Received Death Threats During Mike Norvell’s Worst Season
DJ Uiagalelei’s father revealed shocking death threats and harassment during Florida State’s disastrous season under Mike Norvell.
Lane Kiffin & Brian Kelly Labeled Among the Least Trustworthy College Football Coaches
Lane Kiffin and Brian Kelly landed on a list of college football’s least trustworthy coaches after controversial exits and criticism.
Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Undergoes Surgery on Four Vertebrae; Moves Around in Neck Brace Now
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables continues recovering after major neck surgery fused four vertebrae ahead of the 2026 season.
Josh Heupel Won’t Invest in Recruits Anymore as Vols Change Spending Decision; Reports Tennessee Journalist
Reports say Josh Heupel and Tennessee now prefer spending NIL money on proven players instead of young recruits.
