A Senior College Football Writer, Papiya Chatterjee works on the EssentiallySports Trends Desk. She has covered two thrilling seasons of college football and played a key role in ES Behind the Scenes analysis, spotlighting the game’s biggest stars. During the draft, she was instrumental in analyzing the surprising slides of Shedeur and Shilo Sanders—particularly Shedeur’s, which sparked intense debate. A strong advocate for expanding the playoffs to 16 teams, she believes it’s the only way to give three-loss contenders in tough conferences a fair shot. With fresh talent emerging, Papiya is primed for another season of standout coverage.