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NFL Analyst & Sr. Correspondent

Luke Hubbard

Luke Hubbard is a NFL Analyst at EssentiallySports, recognized for his comprehensive coverage across the NCAA and NFL landscapes. An LSU graduate, Luke brings deep reporting experience as a writer for On SI, where he covers the Tennessee Titans, Michigan Wolverines, Baylor Bears, and Virginia Tech Hokies. Previously, he served as a contributing writer for Canal Street Chronicles at SB Nation, focusing on the New Orleans Saints since 2023. Luke has also provided in-depth LSU athletics reporting for Rivals and Athlon Sports, spanning football, basketball, baseball, and gymnastics. Luke’s journey in sports journalism began as a student intern in the LSU Athletic Communications Department, where he covered diverse sports including women’s volleyball. His bylines appear in major outlets such as Athlon Sports, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated, earning him recognition for insightful analysis and versatile game coverage. In addition to his print and digital work, Luke has contributed content to publications like Death Valley Insider, BVM Sports, and Yardbarker. Luke loves sports and the stories behind them. From NFL clashes and college rivalries to the roar of Formula 1, he chases the action with both a reporter’s tenacity and a storyteller’s heart. Based in Louisiana, he brings hometown insight with a wider perspective, giving fans sharp analysis, inside scoops, and just enough personality to keep it fun.

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Winners and Losers From the NFL Trade Deadline: Kirk Cousins & Josh Downs Should Thrive in Their New Homes

The NFL trade deadline has passed, so here were some of the biggest winners and losers from the past 24 hours.

NFL Week 10 MVP Ladder: Jordan Love Nearly Claims the Top Spot

If the 2026 NFL season ended today, these are the ten players who would be a part of the MVP conversation.

Talking CFB: Syracuse QB Injury News, Boise State’s GameDay Buzz, Army-Navy Rivalry Update & More

Catch up on all the latest college football news as we head into Week 11.

NFL Week 10 QB Rankings: Joe Burrow Maintains the Top Spot

Power ranking all 32 elite NFL starting quarterbacks heading into Week 10. Have a look at the updated list.

Talking CFB: Head Coaches on Hot Seat For Firing, Playoff Projections & Eliminated Colleges

With Week 10 in the books, we have a pretty good idea of which coaches are on the hot seat and what the CFP could look like.

College Football Predictions: Texas vs Missouri, Utah vs BYU and More

This week is a big one in college football, so I went through the early slate and predicted some of the biggest games.

NFL Week 9 Staff Predictions: Can the Vikings Bounce Back Against the Bills?

The EssentiallySports NFL staff makes their predictions for Week 9, with a win-loss standings as teams hit the halfway mark.

Talking CFB: Utah Makes History, Pac-12 Referee Controversy, UMass Snaps Home-Win Drought & More

Here's all the latest college football news you need to catch up on heading into Week 10.

AI Predicts 7 Massive NFL Trade Deadline Moves: Jonathan Taylor, Brian Thomas Jr. and More

While everyone is giving their personal predictions for the NFL trade deadline, I asked ChatGPT what it thinks will happen next week.

NFL Panic Meter: How Worried Should Ravens, Cowboys and Other Fanbases Be?

The Rams, Ravens and a few others expected to be Super Bowl contenders this year, but some of their fanbases are in full panic mode.

Talking CFB: Purdue Pauses Major Notre Dame Series, Howard Suffers Major Injury Blow, HBCU Program Makes Historic FCS Return & More

From Purdue pausing their annual rivalry with Notre Dame to some FCS top-25 drama, here's all the college football news you need today.

The Jeffery Simmons Trade is Already Paying Dividends For the Bears

The Bears gave up their future for Jeffery Simmons, but it looks like the trade is already paying dividends.
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