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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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Lincoln Riley Lands Blue-Chip Recruit at Dan Lanning’s Expense

USC Trojans’ head coach Lincoln Riley gets a big win on the recruiting trail by landing Oregon’s cornerback target for the 2027 class. 

Dominiq Ponder’s Mother Gets Tearful After Deion Sanders & Colorado Stay With Her During Challenging Time

Colorado Buffaloes host Dominiq Ponder’s mother, who sent a heartfelt gratitude for sticking by them in these tough times.

Matt Campbell Changes Penn State’s James Franklin Routine After Admitting Major Mistake

Penn State's debut head coach, Matt Campbell, drops a message about letting go of James Franklin’s traditions for the 2026 season.

Nick Saban’s Daughter Makes Vulnerable Confession to Her Extended Family

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s daughter, Kristen Saban, shared a glimpse of a dark phase of her life with her online fam.

3,500+ YD QB Makes His Pitch to 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.
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