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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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South Carolina vs Alabama Injury Report: 3 New Players Including Crimson Tide WR Make Week 9 List

Alabama deal with fresh injury concerns as three new names, including a Tide receiver, join the list ahead of Gamecocks matchup.

Brian Kelly Announces Biggest Texas A&M Challenge as Unwanted Locker Room Struggle Surfaces

Brian Kelly faces his toughest Texas A&M test yet while LSU’s locker room drama heats up and tensions spill over.

Pat McAfee Shocked Over Alabama Overshadowing Nick Saban With Latest Milestone

Pat McAfee reacts to Alabama stealing the spotlight from Nick Saban after hitting a huge milestone, fans buzzing online.

Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz Ignores Major GameDay Announcement as Focus Remains on Vanderbilt

Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz stays locked in on Vanderbilt, shrugging off the big College GameDay hype this week.

OSU Finds Hero in DE Who Changed Ryan Day Unexpectedly Before Leaving For Virginia

OSU’s defensive end surprises Ryan Day with big impact, leaving a lasting impression before heading off to Virginia.

Penn State Interim Coach Clears Up on Team Injury Concerns

Penn State interim coach clarifies QB injury situation, easing fan worries and explaining depth chart decisions amid lineup changes.

Defeated Will Hammond Finds Support Amid Texas Tech’s Second QB Call Up

Will Hammond gets backing after Texas Tech’s QB shuffle, showing he’s still to be trusted despite recent struggles on the field.

Texas A&M Alum Confirms Locker Room Focus After Mike Elko’s Penn State Comment

Aggies fans are shutting down rumors fast, as Elko’s Penn State talk ain't making them nervous, while an alum shuts down the rumors.

Hope Given up on Brian Kelly as Garrett Nussmeier’s Heisman Dream Shattered

Looks like hope’s fading for Brian Kelly—Garrett Nussmeier’s Heisman dream just got crushed, and fans are reacting hard.

$70M Coach Defends Mike Norvell as Former FSU HC Shifts Blame on Higher Office

$70M buyout spotlight: Former FSU coach backs Mike Norvell, shifts blame to administration amid hot seat talk.

$50M Buyout SEC Coach Comments on Billy Napier, James Franklin Firing in NIL College Football Era

$50M buyout spotlight: SEC coaches react to Billy Napier, James Franklin firings amid NIL era’s chaotic college football landscape.

Ohio Removes Outdated NIL Rule as OSU Commit Fights For Buckeyes Future

Ohio eliminates old NIL restrictions, aiding an Ohio State recruit’s eligibility battle and shaping the Buckeyes’ athletic future.
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