Maliha Akter

851 articles published
Maliha is a college football and college basketball writer at PFSN. Before joining PFSN, she had a long tenure at SportsKeeda covering college football, where she enjoyed the freedom to self-publish her in-depth analyses. She also has experience writing about the NFL and NBA for multiple outlets. Maliha has been praised for her passion for deep dives and analytical storytelling. She is a huge fan of Lamar Jackson, and her all-time favorite player is Ricardo Kaká.

Steve Sarkisian Gets Worrisome Update on 5-Star WR Easton Royal Amid Lane Kiffin’s Push

Steve Sarkisian received the commitment of five-star wide receiver Easton Royal in November. Though Royal is still committed to the Longhorns, Lane Kiffin and his LSU staff are pushing hard to...

Kalani Sitake Secures Major Recruiting Win As Elite 2027 CB Spurns 18 Schools for BYU

Kalani Sitake and his staff were lacking a defensive back commit in BYU's 2027 class. However, Sunday brought relief to the Cougars as they finally filled the void with an elite...

‘With a Lot of Questions’ — Josh Heupel Given Tough Pill To Swallow Amid Faizon Brandon-George MacIntyre Battle

Josh Heupel's Tennessee is one of many schools having a tight quarterback competition for the 2026 season. Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre are seen as the main competitors for the Vols’...

‘Fernando Mendoza Wouldn’t Be Anywhere Near That’ — CJ Carr Sends Blunt Message on Winning Heisman

With no quarterback battle going into the 2026 season, CJ Carr can fully concentrate on his development. Notre Dame fell short of making the playoff last year, and Carr didn’t stay...

‘She’s Not Leaving the Grandkids’ — Nick Saban Drops the Final Hammer on Coaching Comeback Rumors

Nick Saban retired after the 2023 season with successes at multiple stops. However, his name still surfaces every time a high-profile job opens up. Nick Saban Reveals Why He Won't Coach College...

5 Realistic Transfer QB Targets for Joey McGuire’s Texas Tech Amid Brendan Sorsby Drama

As Brendan Sorsby is checking into residential treatment for gambling addiction and facing a potentially permanent NCAA ban, head coach Joey McGuire's quarterback room is in a challenging position. Will Hammond...

Oregon Football Quietly Rising for 4-Star Alabama Safety As Kalen DeBoer, Alex Golesh Put on Alert

Dan Lanning is aiming to build another elite recruiting class in the 2027 cycle. Oregon already has 11 commitments in that group and is actively working to land more blue-chip prospects. Four-Star...

Lane Kiffin Identifies 5-Star LSU Defensive Weapon as a Future First-Round NFL Draft Pick

Lane Kiffin and his coaching staff have already had multiple chances this offseason to watch LSU players during over a dozen spring practices. A number of true freshmen are even taking...

Brendan Sorsby ‘Not Going to Play NCAA Football Again’ After Gambling Controversy, Says ESPN Source

Brendan Sorsby has stepped away from Texas Tech indefinitely to enter a residential treatment facility for a gambling addiction. This decision follows the revelation that he placed thousands of online bets...