Rahaan Mazumder

2 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Rahaan Mazumder

“A real professional, has been a part of the show and the tradition of the show for 20-something years. We’re all gonna miss him.” Four decades. 38 freaking seasons. Every once in a while, fans find themselves glued to a single analyst—not just for the sharp takes or flawless commentary, but for the legacy they build. So we kid you not when we say when GameDay rolls in, all eyes lock onto one thing—Lee Corso and his iconic headgear pick.

3 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Rahaan Mazumder

Big game of “You take my GM, I take your player” going on, folks. When Chad Bowman stepped into the Trojan locker room, you could feel it—Lincoln Riley was about to cook. Coming off a shaky 7-6 season and with the “fire Riley” chants growing louder, the pressure was real. But here’s the plot twist: Bowman’s arrival did in fact flip the entire script. Just like that, the 2026 roster started to feel dangerous again.

3 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Rahaan Mazumder

“CLEMSON x OHIO STATE x QB SUMMIT.” What is that one big question that is haunting every Ohio State fan after their 2024 conquest? Well, “Who will be the starting quarterback for the 2025 run?” Ryan Day proved one thing last season—when the Buckeyes are backed into a corner, they don’t fold, they throw haymakers. But what happens when the biggest threat isn’t wearing blue on the other side of the field… but standing inside your own QB room? Enter Julian Sayin—the quiet storm.

4 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Rahaan Mazumder

Going into the CIF California Division 2-A State Bowl Championship, the safe bet was on Twelve Bridges. Undefeated season? Yeah, that kind of record builds its hype. But when crunch time hit, a 16-year-old kid coolly handed off the ball for a smooth 5-yard touchdown, sealing the deal for Palos Verdes. The final score? A jaw-dropping 55-19. Just like that, Twelve Bridges’ perfect run got buried under the confetti.

4 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Rahaan Mazumder

“I have to ask….Um, Michigan.” Here we go again. When we look back at Ryan Day and the Bucks’ national championship conquest, it starts feeling like a fever dream. Started the season with a 5-game heater, only to get iced by the Ducks in a 1-point heartbreaker. Still, h-ll hadn’t frozen over. What is a single loss to Day and Co., who have been rolling past ranked teams? So, letting that 32-31 game fuel the fire, Ryan Day went on another 5 game streak. Penn State? Gone. Indiana? Freaking embarrassed.