
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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Ryan Day Urged Not to Miss Out on 3,500+YD QB Pursued by Alex Golesh
Ohio State should focus on a stellar QB target in the 2028 cycle, who is currently trending for the Auburn Tigers.

USA vs. Venezuela WBC Announcers: Who’s Calling the Game Tonight?
Find out about the commentators who will be in charge of calling the games as the USA and Venezuela face off in the WBC finals.

Lincoln Riley Stares Down at 3 Major Roadblocks to 2026 CFP Contention as USC HC Faces Hot Seat
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley receives a wakeup call about their three major obstacles on their path to the playoffs.

“Unfinished Business” Led Alex Golesh’s Prized QB to Follow Him to Auburn
Former South Florida quarterback who followed Alex Golesh to Auburn broke the silence on the reason behind his transfer.

James Franklin’s QB Plans in Jeopardy as Matt Campbell Set to Poach Virginia Tech’s Blue-Chip Target
Pressure intensifies for Virginia Tech’s James Franklin, who is facing a tough fight with Matt Campbell’s Penn State over a hot target.

Why Kalen Deboer’s Alabama Stands to Gain the Most if Frustrated SEC Breaks Away From NCAA
Alabama stands to be among the most impacted teams in the SEC, in case the league parts ways with the NCAA.

Lane Kiffin Predicted to Land 5-Star Legacy Recruit Amid Strong SEC, Big Ten Push
Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers emerge as the frontrunner to land a five-star recruit who already shares ties with the Baton Rouge program.

Ex-Alabama QB Shares Advice for Keelon Russell and Austin Mack That Won Him Nick Saban’s Approval
An ex-Alabama quarterback dropped some wise words for the QB1 contenders of the 2026 season, Keelon Russell and Austin Mack.

Kalen DeBoer Faces Recruiting Blow as Alabama Looks to Fix Issue That Cost Alabama & Ty Simpson Rose Bowl
Tough times loom for Kalen DeBoer as Alabama loses the commitment of a 2027 recruit, while he tries to solve a major issue.

Penn State Legacy Player Takes Different Path From His Dad Under Matt Campbell
Penn State head coach Matt Campbell has made a big change for LaVar Arrington II, son of the iconic LaVar Arrington.

Lincoln Riley Beats Dan Lanning’s Oregon in Key Metric After Landing 5-Star Recruit
Lincoln Riley got a massive boost in the 2027 cycle after securing a 5-star recruit, outshining Oregon on the charts.

College Football Program Scheduled to Play Brutal 20-Game Slate After Failed Conference Negotiation
As the 2026 season schedules drop in, Louisiana Tech finds itself with a 20-game schedule amidst a battle with a conference.
