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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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How Is Kyle Whittingham Related to New Michigan Hires Freddie & Alex Whittingham? All About Family Background of Wolverine Staffers

Find out about Michigan's new coaching staff, Alex Whittingham and Freddie Whittingham, and their relationship with Kyle Whittingham.

Lane Kiffin Works for $91M LSU Contract by Signing America’s No.1 2027 Recruit

A big win on the recruiting trail for the newly-hired LSU Tigers $91 million head coach, Lane Kiffin, with a top 2027 recruit.

Georgia AD Keeps Sportsmanship Alive Against Ole Miss Despite Guilty Kirby Smart

As the Georgia Bulldogs accept yet another Sugar Bowl loss against the Ole Miss Rebels, their athletic director kept it classy. 

Ohio State AD Addresses Program’s Direction After Ryan Day Falls Short of Repeat Title

The Ohio State Buckeyes' athletic director did not dwell on the Cotton Bowl loss and motivated the squad with plans for next season.

Curt Cignetti Reaches NFL-Level Fame as Indiana HC Looks Perfect for $5M New York Job

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti becomes the NFL attention magnet as a college football analyst dropped a big praise. 

Pete Golding Set for Transfer Portal as Lane Kiffin Threatens Ole Miss Chances Against Miami

As the transfer portal gates are about to open, Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels come off as frontrunners for a hot target.

Patrick Mahomes Betrays Joey McGuire and Texas Tech for NFL Rookie After Orange Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made the Orange Bowl loss sting harder for Joey McGuire and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Kirby Smart Blames Georgia Fans for Not Showing Up as Lane Kiffin Theory Proven Wrong

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart sounded upset with the fans’ turnover during the Sugar Bowl against the Ole Miss Rebels.

“Will Be Remembered”: Alabama Captain Breaks Silence on Kalen DeBoer’s Future as Alabama HC Admits to Moving On

Alabama Crimson Tide captain shared his take on head coach Kalen DeBoer's future after their Rose Bowl mishap against Indiana.

Kalen DeBoer Ready to “Move On” After Rose Bowl Heartbreak Forces Alabama HC to Turn to Family

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer breaks the silence after their costly loss in the Rose Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers.

Lane Kiffin’s Sugar Bowl Fate on ESPN Confirmed After Ole Miss Fans’ Protest

LSU Tigers new head coach Lane Kiffin’s appearance for the Sugar Bowl got a final verdict after ESPN chose to stand by their decision.

Calls for Kalen DeBoer Firing Mount as HC Commits Game-Losing Mistake at Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer lands in a sticky spot after his risky play calling backfired during the Rose Bowl.
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