
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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Matt Rhule Sends Apology to Las Vegas as Rude Comments Linger Over Utah Bowl Game
Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule cleared his feelings on the controversy that landed him in the hot seat months back.

Alex Golesh’s $44.25M Biggest Nightmare Turned to Auburn Opportunity
Auburn Tigers' new head coach Alex Golesh faces chaos stepping into the new role, but there is a silver lining to the woes.

Lane Kiffin May Use Louisiana Governor to Overcome NCAA Limits Concerning Ole Miss
LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin will be walking into the Sugar Bowl with the Louisiana governor to help him get away with NCAA limits.

Michigan’s True Intentions Behind Kyle Whittingham Hire Could Spell Trouble for Bryce Underwood
Michigan Wolverines contract with Kyle Whittingham comes into the spotlight as the former Utah Utes head coach walks in with a burden.

Ex-Alabama QB Recalls Plotting With Curt Cignetti to Make an Angry Nick Saban Even Angrier
An Alabama Crimson Tide alum gave a glimpse of Curt Cignetti’s chapter in Tuscaloosa involving former head coach Nick Saban.

Kalani Sitake Faces Triple Threat From Chain Reaction Sparked by Kyle Whittingham’s Jay Hill Interest
Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham’s interest in BYU Cougars’ coach Jay Hill puts Kalani Sitake on high alert with more poaching threats to follow.

Ryan Day Deals Early Blow to Mario Cristobal by Landing Miami’s No. 1 Five-Star Target
Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes dropped the biggest heartbreak by snagging the commitment from Miami Hurricanes’ hot 5-star target.

Dabo Swinney Makes Two Tough Offseason Calls That Force National Champion Coach Out
Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney hit the revamp mode after the Penn State loss, which led to him showing the exit door to two coaches.

Lane Kiffin Proven Wrong Over Live Television Comment About LSU Transfer Portal
LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin lands in the hot seat after making a comment flexing Louisiana’s talent pool over Mississippi.

Lane Kiffin Announces Major Verdict on Whit Weeks’ Future After LSU LB Made ‘Weird Feelings’ Clear
LSU Tigers’ newly-appointed head coach Lane Kiffin made his feelings clear about Whit Weeks about the linebacker’s 2026 stint.

Georgia DC Confirms Future as Rumors to Michigan Take Over Playoffs Practice
With the college football playoffs knocking at the door, Georgia Bulldogs coach had to break the silence about his future in Athens.

Indiana OC Confirms Injury Report as Fernando Mendoza Tries to Prove Heisman Against Alabama
Curt Cignetti’s coach dropped a big update about the Indiana Hoosiers ahead of their face-off against Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Crimson Tide.


