
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.
Articles By Author
Giants Urged to Trade Jaxson Dart for 2,980 YD College Football QB
An analyst dropped some suggestions for the New York Giants in favor of a college football quarterback for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Pat Fitzgerald Set to Continue First Hiring as Michigan State Targets MAC Staff
Michigan State Spartans’ newly-hired head coach Pat Fitzgerald pins his focus on a MAC staff after creating waves in the coaching roster.

Sherrone Moore Replacement Search Adds 66-Year-Old Veteran Coach Over Retirement Comment
As the Michigan Wolverines go full throttle on their head coaching search, a 66-year-old legend now comes off as a hot prospect.

Nick Saban Issues Last-Minute Advice for Kalen DeBoer Refusing Multiple National Analysts
GOAT Nick Saban comes up with his important tip for Kalen DeBoer’s squad for their big test against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Nick Saban Takes Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame’s Side in Heated College Football Debate
Ex-Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban dropped an unusual comparison to support Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame after the CFP snub.

$330M QB Named Perfect Fit for Makai Lemon as Biletnikoff Winner Makes Draft Announcement
USC Trojans wide receiver, Makai Lemon, picked up the buzz to be picked up by an NFL program and help their quarterback.

$30M Michigan Booster Offers Easy Fix but With Clear Ultimatum on Sherrone Moore Replacement
As the Michigan Wolverines' head coaching search after Sherrone Moore’s exit continues, the program’s booster has made his choice.

Eli Drinkwitz Takes Urgent Action as Missouri Faces Growing Poaching Pressure
Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz is on high alert amidst the players' poaching threats as he opens the door to a new role.

“Been Through a Lot at Texas”: Quinn Ewers Gets Real on Time Under Steve Sarkisian After Dolphins Announcement
As Quinn Ewers finally gets his chance to shine under the NFL spotlight, he breaks the silence on his Texas Longhorns chapter.

Matt Rhule Breaks Silence on Dylan Raiola Exit; Makes QB Stance Clear With Transfer Portal Message
Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule drops his message after their quarterback Dylan Raiola has hit the transfer portal.

HBCU Coach Marshall Faulk Sends Clear Transfer Portal Message to Deion Sanders and P4 Programs
Colorado Buffaloes former assistant coach Marshall Faulk keeps Deion Sanders and other rivals on their toes with his transfer portal plan.

Heisman Voter Takes Diego Pavia Insult Personal; Sends Public Message for Vanderbilt QB
Vanderbilt Commodores’ quarterback Diego Pavia’s post-Heisman heartbreak reaction on social media left a Heisman voter upset.


