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Soheli Tarafdar is the Lead College Football Writer at EssentiallySports, anchoring the ES Marquee Saturdays Live NewsCenter. In this role, she leads real-time coverage on game days, delivering breaking news and insights as the action unfolds. Some of her most popular work has come from digging into locker room chatter and social media clues that reveal the stories behind the scoreboards. She joined EssentiallySports with a strong grasp of college football circuits and a genuine love for the game. What began as a fan’s voice has grown into a career shaped by sharp reporting and impactful storytelling. Soheli also continues to refine her voice as part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, helping drive a fan-first approach to football coverage.

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3,500+ YD QB Makes His Pitch to 32 NFL Teams While Being Labeled More Draft-Ready Than Fernando Mendoza

The quarterback who racked up more than 3,500 yards last season pitched himself highly in front of NFL scouts on his team’s Pro Day.

Bryce Underwood Comments on Leaving Michigan After Offensive Teammate Sets Mounting Expectations

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood shares his thoughts about switching programs as the program went through a coaching change.

Kenny Dillingham Unimpressed With ASU’s Spring Drills Amid Uncertainty Over Sam Leavitt’s Replacement

Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham did not mince his words while dropping an honest feedback about spring practice.

“Worst Day”: Frustrated Alex Golesh Gets Brutally Honest Over Disappointing Spring Practice

Auburn Tigers debut head coach Alex Golesh sounded disappointed as the college football program wrapped up its fourth spring practice.

Kalen DeBoer Poaches Key Staffer From SEC Rival Who Exposed Alabama’s Major Vulnerability

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer raids the Oklahoma Sooners' coaching roster to add an important weapon to their defense. 

“Make Your S–t Work”: Deion Sanders’ Staffer Makes Locker Room Demand Clear in Fiery Message

Deion Sanders’ newly-added coach keeps the Colorado Buffaloes players on high alert with his fiery speech moving into 2026. 

Kyle Whittingham Rejects Sherrone Moore’s Blueprint to Unlock Bryce Underwood’s True Potential

Michigan Wolverines new head coach Kyle Whittingham lets go of Sherrone Moore’s plan to unleash quarterback Bryce Underwood’s talents. 

Senator Introduces Bill Backed by Urban Meyer to Address Transfer Portal Chaos

As the transfer portal chaos plagues the college football culture, a Senator introduces a bill, echoing the same sentiment as Urban Meyer.

Carson Beck Opens Up on Combine Boos as Ex-Miami QB Holds Advantage Only Few Can Claim

NFL-bound Miami Hurriacnes quarterback Carson Beck opens about his feelings after his Combine participation ended with boos.

This College Football Program Leads SEC in Recruiting Spending — It’s Not LSU, Texas: Report

Find out who topped the list as updates drop in for the recruiting spending for the financial year 2025 among SEC college football programs. 

Colorado Transfer Undergoes Major Body Transformation With New Program After Leaving Deion Sanders

LSU Tigers offensive lineman who transferred to Lane Kiffin’s squad from Colorado Buffaloes is showing some massive offseason progress.

Lane Kiffin’s Son Makes Major Career Move After Changing Stance on LSU

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin’s son and high school quarterback hits a milestone days after making his feelings clear for his dad’s program.
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