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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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Aaron Rodgers Comments on OSU’s New Hire Resurfaces as Numbers Reveal Arthur Smith’s Impact

An old take of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers comes up as Ryan Day’s Ohio State won the battle for Arthur Smith.

80,000 Disappoint Curt Cignetti and Co. Over Emotional Moment For Indiana University

Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers’ College Football National Championship celebrations turned awry as fans failed to show up. 

Ole Miss RB Signs Off on Pete Golding and Co. to Announce NFL Draft Decision

Pete Golding’s Ole Miss Rebels dealt with bittersweet news as they lost their senior running back to the 2026 NFL Draft.

Ryan Day Ends OC Search After 52 Days by Hiring Coach Who Turned Down Four NFL Teams for OSU

The Ohio State Buckeyes have caught the buzz to bring in an NFL coach as Ryan Day looks to fill the void in the coaching roster.

Indiana AD Shares Curt Cignetti’s First Words That Led to National Championship

After Indiana lifted the National Championship, the athletic director shared an old story about the moment that changed Curt Cignetti’s fate.

Marshall Faulk Puts P4 Programs on Alert After Flipping James Franklin Commit to HBCU

Southern Jaguars head coach Marshall Faulk goes full throttle in revamping the players’ roster, coming off as a threat to power programs.

Kalen DeBoer Makes Move on Elite Alabama Target Drawing Heavy Interest From Five SEC Teams

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer pushes hard on the 2027 recruiting trail to pursue SEC programs’ hot favorite target.

Kirby Smart Loses Former Georgia Player-Turned-Coach After 10-Year Run With Program

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart experiences heartbreak after losing former player, who played a huge role in the coaching staff.

Alabama Fires Offensive Coach as Kalen DeBoer Likely to Bring Ex-Washington Staffer He Missed Out On

Kalen DeBoer took action, as hinted by showing the Alabama offensive coach the exit door for the 2026 season after a troublesome year.

Tom Brady Makes Feelings Clear as Fernando Mendoza Sends Strong Draft Message on Raiders Buzz

NFL GOAT Tom Brady dropped his review on Fernando Mendoza as the Indiana Hoosiers quarterback caught the NFL Draft top pick buzz.

Fernando Mendoza Shouts Out Curt Cignetti’s Transfer Portal Genius to 1.3M Americans

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza turned the spotlight to Curt Cignetti’s squad, appreciating his teammates for the historic 2026 season.

Matt Campbell Trending Toward First 5-Star Commitment as Penn State HC Despite Major SEC Threat

Penn State is leading the race to land a 5-star 2027 recruit as Matt Campbell sees a silver lining with the chance to land him.
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