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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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Nebraska Football Ready to Sacrifice Friendship For Greater Good as DB Confirms Matt Rhule Demands

Nebraska football buys into Matt Rhule’s culture shift — DB says standard over friendship, accountability first. Huskers maturing.

Arch Manning Faces $1 Million Consequences After Admitting Mental Struggles

Preseason hype is not production during the season. Arch Manning has now seen his NIL drop off a cliff as the struggles continue.

Years After Lane Kiffin’s Father Changed Jon Sumrall’s Life, Tulane HC Makes Emotional Tribute

Three years on, Tulane’s Jon Sumrall still honors Lane Kiffin’s dad for life-changing lessons and mentorship.

USC Suffers 4th Big Injury; Panic Strikes After Lincoln Riley Announces Double Blow

USC takes another gut punch. Lincoln Riley confirms another major injury, and now Trojan fans are officially in panic mode.

Fran Brown Uses 3-Word Explicit Statement for Clemson as Dabo Swinney Responds to Slow Start

Fran Brown drops a blunt 3-word shot at Clemson, while Dabo Swinney shrugs off panic, betting on a Tiger rally.

Josh Heupel’s Locker Room Stance on Joey Aguilar & Nico Iamaleava Confirmed by Anonymous HC

Tennessee fans got the best outcome from the fallout around Nico Iamaleava. Josh Heupel has found his franchise QB in Joey Aguilar.

Rich Rodriguez’s West Virginia Sends Bold Big 12 Message That Puts College Football on Alert

WVU is transforming its athletic landscape with a monumental decision coming down from its board of governors.

South Carolina on Alert as Tempting Offer Could Force Shane Beamer to Leave Gamecocks

South Carolina fans are nervous as Shane Beamer’s name is tied to a big opening, and a tempting offer could pry him from the Gamecocks.

16 SEC Teams on High Alert as Oregon Legend Warns of Rising College Football Threat

16 SEC teams face serious wake-up call as Oregon legend signals emerging college football threat, shaking up rankings and hype.

Austin Simmons’ Ole Miss Starting QB Spot in Jeopardy as Fresh Locker Room Update Emerges

Austin Simmons’ ankle setback and inconsistency spark buzz in Ole Miss’ locker room—could his QB1 spot be slipping fast?

Signs Point to Oregon at Risk of Losing 5-Star Commit as Brian Kelly’s LSU Presses Flip Chances

Oregon risks losing a 5-star recruit as LSU under Brian Kelly aggressively targets a potential flip before signing day.

South Carolina Faces Harsh Reality Check as Shane Beamer Reacts to New Job Opening in ACC School

South Carolina is off to a rough start and now there are speculations about a possible team switch for their head coach.
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