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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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Diego Pavia Asks President Donald Trump For Help After Heated Cabinet Meeting Over CFP Rankings

Diego Pavia turns to Donald Trump for help after a heated cabinet clash over Vanderbilt’s CFP ranking snub.

$3 Billion ESPN Deal Stands in Way of Fixing College Football Playoffs Rankings Debate

ESPN’s $3 billion TV deal with the SEC fuels weekly CFP rankings, blocking a simpler, end-of-year solution.

Denying $100M Kalani Sitake Welcomed by BYU President’s Direct Message as Extension Confirmed

Kalani Sitake rejects a $100M offer, receives direct support from BYU’s president, and finalizes his extension.

BREAKING: Notre Dame Will Miss Playoffs if One Result Works Against Them in Week 15

Notre Dame misses the Playoff if just *one* key Week 15 result flips against them. Total chaos incoming for them.

Did Kalani Sitake Sign BYU Extension? Every Rumored Change Coming Because of Penn State Scare

Kalani Sitake signs extension deal with BYU after Penn State possible scare. Let's know the real deal behind it.

Indiana LB Sends Strong Message That Tests Ryan Day’s Comfort After Ending Michigan Curse

Indiana LB Aiden Fisher says Indiana no longer feels like an underdog, adding pressure on Ryan Day entering title clash.

National Reporter Defends Fernando Mendoza Over Tom Brady Tidbit Turns Ugly

National reporter pushes back after Fernando Mendoza’s Tom Brady comment gets twisted, highlighting media misinterpretation.

Steve Sarkisian’s Campaign to Get Texas Into Playoffs is Working Full Time

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is aggressively pushing his playoff case, and growing national support suggests his full-time campaign is working.

Nick Saban’s College GameDay Comment Helped Steer Lane Kiffin Toward the LSU Job

Saban offered Lane Kiffin rare guidance, emphasizing leadership and stability, which became the focal point of his Gameday discussion.

BYU’s Billionaire Donors Covering Great Lengths to Stop Kalani Sitake From Taking Penn State Job

BYU’s billionaire donor takes extreme measures to prevent Kalani Sitake from leaving for Penn State, showing influence and loyalty.

How Ole Miss Can Lose Playoffs Spot After Lane Kiffin Decision

Ole Miss risks slipping in playoff seeding after Lane Kiffin’s exit, as CFP committee may downgrade Rebels without head coach.

Arkansas Doubts Take Over $33.5M Decision as Past Mistake Haunts Another College Football Season

Arkansas gambles $33.5M next coach amid skepticism, past coaching mistakes loom, fans worry about program’s future.
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