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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.
Panthers Legend Luke Kuechly Snubs Cam Newton From Pro Football Hall of Fame Speech
Luke Kuechly surprisingly left former Carolina teammate Cam Newton out of his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech.
Shedeur Sanders Suffers Last-Minute Setback as Deshaun Watson Pulls Ahead in Browns QB Battle
A late twist hurts Shedeur Sanders’ push for the Cleveland Browns job as Deshaun Watson continues to impress.
“I Don’t Give a Crap”: Aaron Rodgers Dismisses MAGA and Conspiracy Theorist Labels After Explosive USA Today Interview
Aaron Rodgers fires back at critics and dismisses MAGA and conspiracy theorist labels in a heated USA Today interview.
Steelers Sign Former Cowboys Starter Who Played Under Mike McCarthy Amid Training Camp
With the training camp going full swing, the Pittsburgh Steelers trusted a player who previously played under Mike McCarthy.
Man Accused of Running Multi-Million-Dollar Scam Targeting NFL Players Found Dead in Pool
A suspect in an alleged multimillion-dollar scam involving NFL players was found dead in a pool as the investigation moved on.
“Rather Not Talk About It”: Sean McVay Shuts Down Journalist After Being Urged to Disclose Rams’ Plans
Sean McVay declined to reveal the Rams’ travel plans for Australia after a reporter pressed him for more details.
“We Don’t Get to Live In the Past”: Stephen A. Smith Blasts Jalen Hurts Amid Growing Calls to Ignore His Recent Struggles
Stephen A. Smith criticizes Jalen Hurts as debate grows over whether the Eagles quarterback’s recent struggles matter.
Lincoln Riley Lands Blue-Chip Recruit at Dan Lanning’s Expense
USC Trojans’ head coach Lincoln Riley gets a big win on the recruiting trail by landing Oregon’s cornerback target for the 2027 class.
Dominiq Ponder’s Mother Gets Tearful After Deion Sanders & Colorado Stay With Her During Challenging Time
Colorado Buffaloes host Dominiq Ponder’s mother, who sent a heartfelt gratitude for sticking by them in these tough times.
Matt Campbell Changes Penn State’s James Franklin Routine After Admitting Major Mistake
Penn State's debut head coach, Matt Campbell, drops a message about letting go of James Franklin’s traditions for the 2026 season.
Nick Saban’s Daughter Makes Vulnerable Confession to Her Extended Family
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s daughter, Kristen Saban, shared a glimpse of a dark phase of her life with her online fam.
3,500+ YD QB Makes His Pitch to NFL Teams While Being Labeled More Draft-Ready Than Fernando Mendoza
The quarterback who racked up more than 3,500 yards last season pitched himself highly in front of NFL scouts on his team’s Pro Day.
