
Malabika Dutta
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Malabika Dutta is a College Football News Writer at EssentiallySports, working on the Marquee Saturdays Desk. A graduate of the ES College Football Pro Writer Program, she specializes in breaking news and injury reports during live coverage while also developing off-field narratives that give fans a deeper understanding of players’ lives. Her recent work includes coverage of the Rourke family following Kurtis Rourke’s NFL Draft selection by the 49ers. Malabika combines a strong foundation in English Literature with hands-on sports journalism experience, contributing to national college football coverage and supporting the newsroom with timely reporting and contextual storytelling.
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Tiger Woods Became Arch Manning’s Father’s Biggest Fan After One Incident
The first meeting between Tiger Woods and Arch Manning’s father was a headline-worthy moment, but it went beyond that.
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Penn State Injury Report: Matt Campbell Faces Serious Setback in QB Room
Matt Campbell’s 2026 season at Penn State has already taken a tough blow regarding its QB room, but the coach isn’t sweating just yet.
2 hrs ago

Alabama Football Is Losing Its Legacy in Post Nick Saban Era
Alabama’s Pro Day under Kalen DeBoer did not draw the same level of NFL personnel that it had under legendary coach Nick Saban.
5 hrs ago

Mike Norvell’s $84M Future Comes Into Focus as FSU AD Breaks Silence
Mike Norvell’s 2026 season with FSU signals a climb and shows the AD's trust in the head coach despite the hot-seat buzz.
22 hrs ago

USC Injury Report: Lincoln Riley Confirms Triple Injury Blow at Spring Camp
Lincoln Riley’s USC is not fully healthy, as it is still missing three key pieces during spring practice following the break.
1 day ago

Infamous OSU Player Who Cost Ryan Day a Title Adds Insult to Injury
Ryan Day’s OSU just saw a head-turning moment at its Pro Day, as its placekicker made a rare move the Buckeyes needed last season.
1 day ago

Why Was Kirk Barton Sentenced to 5 Years? What Charges is Ex-Ohio State OL Facing?
Discover everything about the former OSU player Kirk Barton’s legal battle following his involvement in last year’s fatal car accident.
1 day ago

Mike Norvell’s FSU Makes $10M Move After Copying Clemson’s $250K Idea
FSU achieved a financial boost by adopting an idea their rival used last season. But their on-field success is still hanging by a thread
1 day ago

“Wants Me So Bad”: 2,166-Yard College WR Claims Tyler Shough Is Trying to Bring Him to Saints
Former Louisville QB is now pushing hard to play again with the Cardinals’ standout WR after the playmaker's injury-affected 2025 season.
1 day ago

Bill Belichick Tests New Blueprint With UNC That Can Change College Football for Good
Bill Belichick has chosen a different path than most powerhouses take to build success. Now the question is whether that approach will work.
1 day ago

SEC Program Makes Huge NIL Offer to Steal 295lb Talent From Mario Cristobal; But it Flops – Report
Mario Cristobal outsmarted an SEC powerhouse, which planned to steal a key recruit from his grasp by playing the NIL card.
2 days ago

Ryan Day Set to Lose a Prime 4-Star Target to SEC Powerhouse, per Report
Ryan Day’s OSU may not secure an elite 2027 RB target despite extending an early offer, as an SEC powerhouse is firmly leading the race.
2 days ago

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