
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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Top Defensive Name Surfaces for Deion Sanders’ Staff After NFL Giant Poaches Key Assistant
Defensive legendary coach catches attention for Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes after they fell prey to an NFL poaching threat.

Ex-OSU LB Gives Ryan Day His Biggest Test to Save Reputation After Major Damage Control Moves
An Ohio State Buckeyes alum dropped a reality check for Ryan Day to cool down his seat after years of suffering because of a single unit.

Gus Malzahn’s Retirement Draws Outpouring Reaction as Two SEC Feats Define His Legacy
Florida State Seminoles coach Gus Malzahn’s retirement news made the college football world emotional as reactions poured in.

4,800+Yard Transfer QB Gets Hero’s Welcome at New Program From $7.4M Olympic Gold Medalist Before Packed Arena
The hot quarterback candidate in the transfer portal this season receives a big honor from a $7.4 million legend in another sport.

Lou Holtz Still Thinking About Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman, Former Alum Confirms After Visit
Notre Dame alum dropped in on the latest updates on legendary coach Lou Holtz, who spoke about the college program while at hospice.

Deion Sanders Faces Major Coaching Blow as $6.5B NFL Team Eyes Colorado’s Defensive Coach
Colorado Buffaloes on high alert as Deion Sanders’ defensive line coach is drawing interest from a $6.5 billion NFL giant.

Florida to Hire Coach Behind Kirby Smart’s No.1 Recruiting Class After 32 Exits – Report
After a transfer portal exodus, the Florida Gators make a big push to land a recruiting expert coach who was once part of Kirby Smart's staff.

What Is Lou Holtz’s Illness? Latest Health Update and Current Condition Explained
The college football world gets hit with the health updates of coaching legend Lou Holtz at the age of 89. Here's what we know.

Diego Pavia’s Height Controversy Forces Hall of Famer to Send Alarming Message
Former Vanderbilt Commodores’ quarterback Diego Pavia, standing at backfoot for height in the NFL conversation, led a legend to step up.

Deion Sanders Makes Public Statement on Son Shedeur After NFL Legend Questions Pro Bowl Legitimacy
Colorado Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders takes a firm stand for his son Shedeur Sanders after criticism dropped in about his Pro Bowl success.

Kalen DeBoer Makes Late Push for Oklahoma Commit as Pete Golding’s Ole Miss Emerges as Serious Threat
Alabama Crimson Tide can feel the heat on the recruiting trail as Kalen DeBoer’s hot 2027 target holds a higher chance to land in Ole Miss.

Ex‑LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier Boosts Falling Draft Stock at Senior Bowl as Girlfriend Makes Feelings Public
Former LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier finds his rhythm in the Senior Bowl to make up for his falling NFL draft stock.
