
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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Michigan Target Decommits From Big 12 Powerhouse After Firm Interest From Sherrone Moore and Co.
Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Wolverines stay awake as a golden opportunity arises, with the Big 12 program losing its commitment.

Steve Sarkisian Confirms Firm Backup Plan for Arch Manning After 3-Day Ultimatum Over Injury News
With the Texas Longhorns quarterback battling an injury, head coach Steve Sarkisian broke the silence on his backup plan.

Lincoln Riley Issues Strong Locker Room Message After Matt Rhule Puts USC on Alert
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley sets the right tone before the B1G face-off against Matt Rhule’s Nebraska Cornhuskers

Mackenzie Scott Crosses $100M Donation to HBCU Schools With Eight-Figure Gift for University in Alabama
American novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is spotlighted for her huge donation to the HBCU schools.

Brian Kelly Forced LSU Athlete to Medically Retire, Claims Former 4-Star Recruit
After LSU Tigers showed Brian Kelly the exit door, an ex-LSU player brought the former head coach’s past actions to light

Michigan’s Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy as Sherrone Moore Gets Injury Update on Key Starter Set for OSU Return
Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Wolverines land in a tough spot as an injury scare looms for one of their most crucial players

Arch Manning Breaks 429-Game Streak With Texas Before Injury Against Mississippi State
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning’s dream night against Mississippi State, breaking a historic record, ended in an injury.

Sam Leavitt Curse Follows ASU as Coach Clears Up Injury Scare
Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State Sun Devils were crushed by the Houston Cougars as Sam Leavitt’s to-and-fro action made things worse.

LSU Loses Complete Faith in Brian Kelly Amid Rising Locker Room Tensions
As Brian Kelly’s LSU had a tough night against the Texas A&M Aggies, the Tigers fans became impatient and turned their back.

Aggies RB Rueben Owens Suffers Family Tragedy as Father Sends Emotional Message
As Mike Elko’s Texas A&M Aggies face off against the LSU Tigers, running back Reuben Owens is recovering from a personal loss

BYU QB Bear Bachmeier Confirms Injury After Record-Breaking Win Over Iowa State
As BYU fans were celebrating their win against Iowa State, Kalani Sitake’s quarterback, Bear Bachmeier, cleared his injury status.

John Mateer Accepts Blame as Brent Venables’ Playoff Hopes End in Disaster
As Brent Venables’ Oklahoma tasted a fresh loss against Ole Miss, quarterback John Mateer held himself accountable in a heartbreaking speech.


