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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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Mike Elko Makes Feelings Clear on Key Alabama Transfers as He Makes National Championship Statement

Mike Elko stresses importance of key transfers, highlights their impact on the team, and outlines national championship goals.

Where Does Mike Elko Rank Among Highest Paid College Football coaches After $69M Extension

Let's dig deeper into Mike Elko's salary and contract extension that places him among top paid coaches in college football.

Steve Sarkisian on Alert as Josh Heupel Attempts to Flip 5-Star Texas Commit

Steve Sarkisian faces recruiting pressure as Josh Heupel pushes hard to flip Longhorns' five-star commitment.

“Georgia Will be the Best”: Kirby Smart Urged to Make Coaching Move to Fix Major Issue

Georgia HC Kirby Smart has been urged by a former Temple defensive star to hire their former defensive line coach as their pass rush coach.

Ryan Day Hit With Alarming News as Mario Cristobal Refuses to Give Up on 5-Star OSU Commit

Ryan Day faces recruiting pressure as Mario Cristobal pushes hard to flip Ohio State’s five-star commitment.

Ex-College Football Player Turned Music Artist Charged in Dog Beheading Case

Ex‑college football player and music artist Jalen Wade, aka Lil Drip, was charged after allegedly beheading a dog.

Urban Meyer, Nick Saban Spotted With President Donald Trump in High-Profile Meetup Amid Plans to Fix College Football

Admist all the NIL chaos, Donald Trump, Nick Saban and Urban Meyer meetsup in surprising manner as we delve deeper into the details.

Jim Knowles Turns to Proven Face to Reboot Josh Heupel’s Team After Staffer’s NFL Exit 1 Month After Joining

Jim Knowles hires a veteran DC to stabilize Josh Heupel's Tennessee defense after the cornerbacks coach leaves for the NFL.

Oregon Alum Believes Mr. Beast’s $100M Gambit Plot Could Break College Football

Oregon alum warns Mr. Beast's $100M donation to a G5 football program could disrupt college football’s competitive balance.

Nick Saban’s Grandson Makes Public Mockery of Team His Grandad Has Losing Record Against

Nick Saban’s grandson James mocks the rival team his granddad struggled against, stirring laughs and online debate.

Compliments Pour in as Ryan Williams’ Girlfriend Teases Engagement News on Valentine’s Day

Compliments pour in as Ryan Williams’ girlfriend sparks engagement buzz with Valentine’s Day post, fueling fan excitement.

How Much Is Sacramento State Football Paying MAC to Join FBS?

Sacramento State is expected to pay a hefty amount to join the Mid-American Conference as a football-only member in the FBS.
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