Emily Van Buskirk

Joined: Jul 19, 2024

Emily Van Buskirk is a seasoned sports industry veteran with a decade of experience covering a range of sports, including baseball, college basketball, and hockey. She joined the On SI brand just before the 2024 college football season and is based in Northern California. Emily's work has been featured in The Sporting Tribune, SB Nation, Yardbarker, and NCGA Golf Magazine. Emily is an official voter for the Doak Walker & Biletnikoff Awards and has covered college football on three continents. She boasts visits to 48 different FBS stadiums and has attended the Army-Navy Game and the Heisman ceremony on the same day. Notable moments in her career include witnessing the birth of the WildCaff, drinking Tito’s with Mike Leach, and being dubbed a "fullback in life" by Daryl Johnston.

Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath (11) celebrates his touchdown against the Army Black Knights during the second half of the the 125th Army-Navy game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

AAC

Navy Football Beats #22 Army 31-13 in 125th Meeting

Nov 16, 2024; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen takes the field before the game against the Tulane Green Wave at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

AAC

Last Man Up: 125th Army-Navy Game is More than a Milestone for Senior Midshipmen

Nov 16, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Nick Nash (3) makes a catch over Boise State Broncos cornerback A'Marion McCoy (7) in the third quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Mountain West

Nothing Is Out Of Reach For San Jose State Receiver Nick Nash

Sep 7, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (91) celebrates after sacking Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during the first half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Mountain West

Boise State Football: Ahmed Hassanein Embracing Both Egyptian Heritage & Cowboy Toughness

Nov 4, 2023; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates running back Rahjai Harris (47) runs with the ball against the Tulane Green Wave during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

AAC

East Carolina RB Rahjai Harris Wants To Make Everything 1% Better

Harris wants to help the Pirates return to the postseason. However, his positive impact on the city of Greenville goes beyond football.

Mountain West

Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez Talks League Goals in New Era of CFB

The Mountain West continues to strive to have the most national relevance of any league outside the Power Four

Oct 14, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) carries for a first down in the first quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Mountain West

Ashton Jeanty & Boise State Football Shooting For History in 2024 Season

Can Jeanty join college football royalty as a 2,000-yard rusher?

Memphis defensive coordinator Jordon Hankins watches his players during practice at the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex at the University of Memphis on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

AAC

Memphis Football: Why 2024 is the Year of the Tiger in the AAC

Memphis DC Jordon Hankins and OC Tim Cramsey believe in their veteran roster as they look to reach the College Football Playoff

Mountain West

Utah State QB Spencer Petras Hoping To Overcome Past Injury, Coaching Change in 2024

Football may be a game of inches, but ever since November 2022 Spencer Petras’ life has been measured in millimeters.