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Rudransh Atri leads author initiatives at the ES College Football Perspectives Desk, which focuses on immersive and interactive storytelling through data breakdowns and player polls. A wide receiver for the Durham Saints in the BUCS American Football Premiership, Rudransh draws on his student-athlete experience and game IQ to bring an athlete-led perspective to college football analysis and rankings. This season, he’ll spearhead the launch of ES CFB Power Rankings 2026—and yes, expect plenty of surprises.

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Josh Heupel Finally Gives Up as 4-Star Target’s Position Uncertainty Sparks SEC, ACC Tug-of-War

It is a battle of positions for this 4 star player. But Josh Heupel has an interesting strategy to turn this recruit into a Volunteer.

Mario Cristobal on High Alert as 4-Star Commit Braces for Flip Push From SEC Powerhouse

Mario Cristobal has already shown us a few recruiting surprises in this cycle. Holding onto this 4-star recruit might be the biggest one yet.

Coach Prime to Make QB1 Call & Bench Athlete Who Mirrors Shedeur Sanders – Report

Coach Prime needs a successor for his son. The race is on. But it may not be enough to just be a new copy of Shedeur Sanders.

Kalani Sitake’s New 345lb Beast Sends Candid BYU Culture Message After Ditching Mike Gundy

A projected starting defensive lineman for Mike Gundy now has switched over to Kalani Sitake for 2025. He isn't shy about his reasons.

Sonny Dykes’ Ghosts of Past Resurface as CBS Disrespect Sparks Strong Response

Sonny Dykes isn’t asking for apologies. But he wouldn’t mind a little nuance. His record doesn’t fit neatly into rankings algorithms.

Sawyer Robertson Makes Honest Dave Aranda Admission as He Issues Utah Redemption Statement

Sawyer Robertson credits Dave Aranda for his growth and reveals why the Utah game in 2025 marks a personal redemption moment.

New 5-Star Anthony ‘Tank’ Jones Intel Emerges as Big Ten Power Threatens Late Flip

One last visit—or one well-timed NIL push—might tilt this Anthony Jones recruiting saga in a new direction amongst these three bluebloods.

Arizona Turns to Mike Leach’s Prodigy as Brent Brennan Walks High-Stakes Line

In Year 2, Brent Brennan is running out of excuses in Arizona. Will his newest coaching hire help take the wildcats over the top?

Texas Tech Pushes Back on $5M Felix Ojo Agenda After Coach Prime Puts Joey McGuire on Notice

Joey McGuire and Texas Tech are rich. After getting Ojo they've got rivals in Big 12 jealous left & right. But is it really $5m deal?

Josh Hoover Gets New Label as 3 TCU Jolts Complicate Sonny Dykes’ Path

What's gone was important, but now TCU's Sonny Dykes has something bold in Josh Hoover and also answered few critics way before, unknowingly.

Colorado University Sends 3-Word Message to Coach Prime Upon His Reunion With Shilo Sanders & Health Recovery

Deion Sanders is right now being a typical dad visiting his favorite son's camp, even while sick. And CU Buffs love that.

Dan Lanning Delivers Blunt Message on Dante Moore Concern After Demanding Strong Tampering Action

Oregon doesn’t lack talent. But it does need to find it. This is what Dan Lanning will be doing as he takes a look at Dante Moore and others.
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