We have done the DFS homework for you, and here are is our breakdown for Saturday’s slate of games in college football. This is our preview for the DraftKings $200K Saturday Kickoff contest. A $20 entry gets you in the contest which pays out $50,000 to 1st place. We are using DraftKings numbers, so you have $50,000 to pick 8 players ($6,250 AVG).
Games
- Kentucky vs Missouri
- Florida vs Texas A&M
- Texas Tech vs TCU
- UNC vs UVA
- Minnesota vs Nebraska
- Ohio State vs Northwestern
- Tulane vs Tulsa
- Baylor vs Oklahoma
- Tennessee vs Georgia
- Oregon vs Colorado
- Oklahoma State vs Kansas
- Syracuse vs Pittsburgh
- Penn State vs Indiana
- UCF vs Memphis
Quarterbacks
Top Plays
- Bo Nix (Oregon) $9,600
- CJ Stroud (Ohio St) $9,100
Both of these players have A+ match-ups.
Best Value Plays
- Stetson Bennett (Georgia) $8,600
- Max Duggan (TCU) $8,500
- Drake Maye (UNC) $8,200
- Spencer Sanders (Oklahoma St) $8,100
- Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) $8,000
- Behren Morton (Texas Tech) $6,900
Bennett at 8.6K will be low owned because of price, but this game vs Tennessee could become a shootout. Duggan is averaging 30.1 PPG and is an excellent play each week. I absolutely love Drake Maye at 8.2K vs UVA. Maye is averaging 37 PPG and this is a favorable match-up. People will overlook Spencer Sanders, and if he’s healthy, I like him vs Kansas. How can you not love getting Hendon Hooker at 8K? What a steal! A player who is a big sleeper is Behren Morton. He’s a freshman QB for Texas Tech. He’s in an offense that’s capable of scoring a lot, and they’ll need to score often to keep up with TCU.
Longshot Plays
- Michael Pratt (Tulane) $6,300
- Blake Shapen (Baylor) $6,100
- Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) $5,900
- Anthony Richardson (Florida) $5,800
- Conner Weigman (Texas A&M) $5,400
There’s a lot of value at QB this week. I love Michael Pratt at 6.3K and Garrett Shrader at 5.9K, if he’s healthy and plays.
Running Backs
Top Plays
- Israel Abanikanda (Pittsburgh) $7,700
- Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota) $7,300
Abanikanda has been spectacular this season, but Ibrahim is my #1 play at RB this week. Ibrahim has a great match-up vs Nebraska, and this could be a 200 yard 3 TD game.
Best Value Plays
- Chris Rodriguez Jr (Kentucky) $6,800
- Sean Tucker (Syracuse) $6,700
- Kenny McIntosh (Georgia) $6,600
- TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio St) $6,400
- Kendre Miller (TCU) $6,300
- Tyjae Spears (Tulane) $6,100
- Richard Reese (Baylor) $6,000
Kendre Miller is averaging 22.8 PPG and is constantly underpriced on DraftKings. Some plays that really catch my attention are Tyjae Spears vs Tulsa and Richard Reese vs Oklahoma. You get good value here on these two plays and good match-ups. Ohio State will beat Northwestern by 5+ TDs, and Miyan Williams has been banged up, which could lead to plenty of touches for TreVeyon Henderson. Chris Rodriguez Jr is a player who’s only $6.8K, and he could get a goal line TD or two.
Longshot Plays
- Devon Achane (Texas A&M) $5,500
- Nick Singleton (Penn St) $5,000
- RJ Harvey (UCF) $4,800
Harvey is back healthy, and he had 2 TDs last week vs Cincinnati. Devon Achane at $5.5K is a crime. He’s averaging 22.4 PPG and the Florida defense struggles vs the run.
Receivers
Top Plays
- Josh Downs (UNC) $7,800
- Marvin Harrison Jr (Ohio St) $7,500
- Quentin Johnston (TCU) $7,400
Downs and Harrison Jr are the top two plays on the slate. Both have great match-ups and should be in position for 100+ yards and 2 TDs.
Best Value Plays
- Emeka Egbuka (Ohio St) $7,200
- Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee) $7,100
- Troy Franklin (Oregon) $6,800
- Brock Bowers (Georgia) $6,700
- Keytaon Thompson (Virginia) $6,500
- Parker Washington (Penn St) $6,400
- Cedric Tillman (Tennessee) $6,100
- Ladd McConkey (Georgia) $6,100
- Evan Stewart (Texas A&M) $6,000
- Antoine Greene (UNC)$6,000
- Bryson Green (Oklahoma St) $5,600
Wow! Theres a lot of value here this week. Jalin Hyatt has been sensational this year, but I find a lot of value in his teammate Cedric Tillman at 6.1K. Hyatt will draw a lot of attention and be highly owned, and I like to pivot to his teammate this week. Like I said last week, Brock Bowers shows up in big games and he should again this week vs Tennessee. Antoine Greene is a receiver for UNC and he’s averaging 24.9 PPG, I love his match-up and price at 6K.
Longshot Plays
- Julian Fleming (Ohio St) $4,900
- Xavier Henderson $4,800
- Ramel Keyton (Tennessee) $4,600
- Jha’Quan Jackson (Tulane) $4,500
- Tyrick James (Tulane) $4,300
- Brayden Willis (Oklahoma) $4,200
- Brevyn Spann-Ford (Minnesota) $3,700
Julian Fleming is a player who could be in line for a lot of reps this weekend vs Northwestern. If Ohio State is leading 35-0 at halftime, there’s no need risking the starters getting hurt in the 2nd half, which could lead to more reps for Fleming. Brayden Willis at 4.2K is very low. He has a high ceiling for a Tight End with Dillon Gabriel at QB.
Mock Lineup 1
QB: Behren Morton $6,900
RB: Devon Achane $5,500
RB: Kendre Miller $6,300
WR: Josh Downs $7,800
WR: Brayden Willis $4,200
WR: Brevyn Spann Ford $3,700
Flex: Mohamed Ibrahim $7,300
SuperFlex: Drake Maye $8,200
Mock Lineup 2
QB: Michael Pratt $6,300
RB: Mohamed Ibrahim $7,300
RB: Devon Achane $5,500
WR: Cedric Tillman $6,100
WR: Jha’Quan Jackson $4,500
WR: Marvin Harrison Jr $7,500
Flex: RJ Harvey $4,800
SuperFlex: Hendon Hooker $8,000
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