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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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Carson Beck Reveals Last 3 Minute Moment Before Historic Miami Touchdown

Carson Beck opens up about the intense final three minutes before his game-winning touchdown that sent Miami to the CFP title game.

Mario Cristobal vs Pete Golding – Head-to-Head Coaching Stats, Career Achievements & Who Has the Edge

Let's know everything about Pete Golding and Mario Cristobal's coaching record and head to head clash. Everything on ES.

Lane Kiffin Loses Out on Portal QB Target as LSU Forced to Look Elsewhere

Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers QB search takes a hit as a top portal target stays put, forcing the Tigers to pivot.

What Happened to Kewan Lacy? Why is Logan Diggs Playing Over Him?

What happened to Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy? What was his injury and why Logan Diggs is taking over for him against Miami.

Ole Miss Quarterback Coach Confirms Preparation in Case of Lane Kiffin Troubles During Fiesta Bowl

Ole Miss quarterback coach confirms team prepares for Fiesta Bowl amid Lane Kiffin’s coaching departures and chaos.

Colorado Booster Gives Stern Message to Deion Sanders and Staff Over Transfer Portal Complaints

Colorado booster warns Deion Sanders and staff to stop complaining, urging accountability, smarter transfer portal strategy, and retention.

Matt Campbell Exploits Transfer Portal to Ensure Penn State Becomes a Copy of Former Big 12 Team

Matt Campbell rebuilds Penn State with former Iowa State players, using the transfer portal to replicate his Big 12 roster.

Former QB Stands by Alex Golesh as Auburn HC Struggles With Transfer Portal Exits

A former quarterback backs Alex Golesh’s vision at Auburn despite heavy transfer portal departures and ongoing roster turnover.

Trinidad Chambliss Responds to Lane Kiffin Rumor as Ole Miss QB Waits on NCAA Decision

Trinidad Chambliss shuts down Lane Kiffin rumors, says focus on himself while Ole Miss quarterback situation awaits NCAA ruling.

Fernando Mendoza Fails to Gain Early NFL Draft Support as Indiana QB Prepares for Peach Bowl

Fernando Mendoza struggles to build early NFL Draft momentum as Indiana quarterback shifts focus toward Peach Bowl preparation.

Notre Dame’s QB Brings First Transfer Portal Twist to Leave Matt Rhule and Nebraska

Notre Dame quarterback triggers first major transfer portal move, leaving Matt Rhule and Nebraska as unexpected fallout.

Deion Sanders Adds Tulane DL Transfer Amid Multiple Transfer Portal Exits

Deion Sanders strengthens Colorado with Tulane defensive lineman transfer as multiple players exit via the college football transfer portal.
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