Papiya Chatterjee

Papiya Chatterjee

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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.

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Miami Legend Michael Irvin Publicly Belittles Ohio State Before Cotton Bowl

Miami legend Michael Irvin talks trash on Ohio State before Cotton Bowl, fans react as rivalry energy hits peak early.

Pete Golding’s Ole Miss Benefits From Unusual Luxury Offered by $13.8B NFL Owner

Pete Golding’s Ole Miss gains rare competitive edge as $13.8B NFL owner provides unique resources boosting Rebels’ football ambitions.

Lane Kiffin May Pull Off His Own Trinidad Chambliss With $1.6M QB After Latest Staff Addition

Lane Kiffin could uncover a breakout quarterback after a key staff hire, targeting a $1.6M undervalued talent.

Notre Dame Captain Retires From Football For Medical Reasons Amid Marcus Freeman’s Future Announcement

Notre Dame team captain retires for medical reasons as Marcus Freeman confirms return, marking emotional moment for Irish program.

Kirby Smart’s Georgia in Hunt For No.1 Athlete on Transfer Portal

Kirby Smart’s Georgia targets top-ranked transfer portal athlete to bolster championship roster depth immediately.

CU QB Who Backed Deion Sanders’ Son Shedeur & Julian Lewis Finally Gives Up on Colorado With Latest Announcement

Deion Sanders loses his longtime backup QB to Shedeur Sanders and Julian Lewis after he announced his entry into the transfer portal.

CBS Analyst Defends Texas Tech as Oregon Odds Proves Big 10 Bias Showing Off

CBS analyst pushes back on Texas Tech doubts as Oregon Ducks odds spark fresh Big Ten bias debates online.

Georgia, Texas Fail to Continue SEC Streak as Big 10 Breaks College Football Tradition

Georgia and Texas stumble, ending SEC dominance, while Big Ten teams defy expectations and reshape football power dynamics.

Curt Cignetti Faces Past Trauma as Nick Saban’s Words Echo Before #1 Seed Playoffs Start

Curt Cignetti enters the playoffs carrying Nick Saban’s influence, as past lessons resurface with Indiana facing its biggest test yet.

Alabama DC Throws Caution to Fernando Mendoza Doubts as Indiana QB Under Pressure

Alabama DC downplays Fernando Mendoza hype, vows pressure and discipline as Indiana’s Heisman quarterback faces toughest test yet

Gunner Stockton & Georgia TE Make Feelings Clear as Doubts Mount OC Mike Bobo

Gunner Stockton and Georgia’s tight ends publicly back Mike Bobo, pushing back against growing doubts on the Bulldogs’ offensive direction.

USC DC Breaks Silence as Matt Campbell’s Penn State Eyes Poaching Lincoln Riley’s Assistant Coach

USC defensive coordinator gets real on Matt Campbell's program interest, making stance clear on Lincoln Riley’s USC amid coaching shakeups.