Papiya Chatterjee

4 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee

USC fans woke up Friday morning, opened their phones, and saw a post that lowkey looked like a movie trailer. No flashy commitment edit, no dramatic slo-mo of a recruit pulling out a hat. Just some grown-man energy with one line that hit different: “The grease is about to get hot in Cali.” That’s all it took. That’s when everyone knew—some serious muscle just touched down in Los Angeles. But let’s rewind real quick and break down how we even got here.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee

It’s hard to believe, but the same Georgia Bulldogs squad that ran roughshod over college football in 2021 and 2022, claiming back-to-back national titles, couldn’t even sniff the finals last season. After a crushing loss to Notre Dame knocked them out of the playoff race, Kirby Smart wasted no time licking his wounds. He went straight into roster overhaul mode, hauling in 28 high school recruits and just 10 transfers to craft a powerhouse lineup.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee |Rajdeep Paul

Well, Shedeur Sanders‘ draft fall will be a storyline for ages. Now, who would have thought that a guy setting top 10 expectations would be a 144 overall pick in the 5th round? But that happened – and now, analysts either criticize Shedeur’s “brash” and “arrogant” attitude or his blunt honesty, but never his actual performance. As it’s more about how he speaks than how he throws. Don’t forget he is the guy who went straight at his own team’s offensive line when he got sacked five times.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee |Rajdeep Paul

Shedeur Sanders rolled into rookie minicamp in Berea looking calm, crisp, and every bit the part. From the jump, the Browns put the former Colorado QB through the wringer—receivers-only drills, then 7-on-7 work. Sanders didn’t blink. He ripped short outs, dropped dimes over defenders, and threaded two touchdown tosses in the red zone like it was just another Saturday. Browns insider Brad Stainbrook posted a few clips, and yeah, Shedeur looks comfortable. Feet looked clean. Ball came out fast.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee

The Auburn Tigers really need to step up their game this season. No recent bowl wins and a 5-7 season? That’s not exactly setting the world on fire for Hugh Freeze. But here comes a potential silver lining—their transfer receiver from Georgia Tech. He racked up 1608 yards during his time there and could be the breath of fresh air they desperately need. This one is already turning heads on the practice field.