Papiya Chatterjee

4 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee

“To need what you want but want what you want to need what you want.” This isn’t a confused quote; it’s just Shilo Sanders trying to sound like his dad. And this time he did it again!Shilo loves to keep his dad on his toes. Whether he’s clowning Deion Sanders’ famously fast (and maybe outdated) 4.27 forty-yard dash or dropping savage one-liners about his role in the Sanders family pecking order, Shilo makes sure Coach Prime never gets too comfortable.

4 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee

The tables have turned big time. All of a sudden, everyone wants to play for Lincoln Riley at USC. Kirby Smart may run a program with two back-to-back national championships, but right now, USC is the one leading in recruiting. They have the top recruiting class in the country for 2026 with 27 players committed, while big-name schools like Georgia only have 11 so far. What’s the problem in Athens? Top recruits are choosing the West Coast.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee

For Steve Sarkisian, it’s always about being ready. From Arch Manning backing up Quinn Ewers to Manning taking over, he’s now preparing for the post-Arch era. And the Longhorns thought they’d secured the future. Thought. But now, three of college football’s biggest sharks—Ohio State, LSU, and Oregon—are circling, and they smell blood. Because when you land a top quarterback early, the pressure isn’t over—it’s just getting started. The name at the center of it all? Dia Bell.

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

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney isn’t throwing in the towel, at least—not this season. Following a 10-4 season, he’s aiming for a national championship. The recipe? A rock-solid roster and top-tier coordinators. Swinney didn’t just sit on his hands; he stacked the deck aggressively and added 15 high school recruits and three key transfers. And to crank up the heat on the defense, he got in Penn State’s defensive mastermind, Tom Allen. If that doesn’t scream championship buzz, then what does?

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

Well, money talks louder than merit in this new era of college football, and the NIL train’s running off the rails. Remember when Nico Iamaleava’s $4 million demand sparked outrage, and Bryce Underwood’s $10.5 million cap without taking a single snap in CFB was a big buzz all around the sports world? Then how can folks miss out on this ACC powerhouse that’s shelling out $8 million for a sophomore while experienced players like Oklahoma’s transfer John Mateer rake in just $2.7 million?