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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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LSU Former QB Sends Powerful Argument for Sam Leavitt Joining Lane Kiffin’s Side

Former LSU quarterback makes a case for why Sam Leavitt and Lane Kiffin are a great fit for the Tigers.

Mario Cristobal Left With No Other Choice to Recreate 25-Year-Old Miami History

If Mario Cristobal follows two strategies, he might turn to a proven leader to restore the Hurricanes’ past championship success.

What Are College Football Heads Fighting Over? Explaining New Playoffs Format Debate

College football leaders clash over playoff expansion, automatic bids, TV money, and power balance between major conferences.

Ole Miss Veteran Gives Final Verdict on Pete Golding After Playoffs

Ole Miss veteran praises Pete Golding’s leadership and defense after playoff run, signaling confidence in program’s direction forward.

Late UCLA Donor Leaves $17.3 Million but Attached Disappointing Condition

UCLA gets $17.3M boost for football and basketball, but fans frustrated since donation can’t be used for NIL deals.

Deion Sanders Breaks Silence as Mike Tomlin News Sparks Nine NFL Head Coach Openings

Deion Sanders reacts as Mike Tomlin steps down, triggering nine NFL head coach vacancies and reshaping the league’s coaching landscape

Michigan Announces Seven-Figure Salary For New President Kent Syverud

Michigan unveils seven figure salary for new president Kent Syverud signaling major investment in leadership and future direction

Texas A&M Athlete Turns Salty as Arch Manning & Co. Welcome Cam Coleman to Texas

Texas A&M athlete fumes online as Arch Manning led Texas celebrates landing Cam Coleman igniting rivalry drama statewide

Curt Cignetti Fixes Defense Unit Woes By Singing Former Penn State & Georgia CB

Curt Cignetti cleans up defensive issues by landing experienced cornerback transfers from Penn State and Georgia through the portal

Kalen DeBoer Signs 3 Portal Athletes to Fix All Important Alabama Woes at Once

Kalen DeBoer attacks Alabama’s biggest roster weaknesses by adding four impact transfer portal athletes to stabilize the program fast.

Kirk Herbstreit Names 2 Draft Bound CFP QBs Not Ready For NFL at All

Kirk Herbstreit warns two College Football Playoff quarterbacks are rushing toward the NFL without enough experience or readiness

Deion Sanders Focuses on Colorado’s Biggest Weakness During Transfer Portal Week

Deion Sanders zeroes in on Colorado’s weak spots, reshaping roster with key transfers during pivotal portal week.
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