College Football DFS: Night Slate Week 10

DraftKings and FanDuel only differ by one game this evening, and we're here to cover all seven contests.

SLATE OVERVIEW

Texas A&M @ South Carolina (+10) O/U: 58.5

UCLA @ Colorado (+5.5) O/U: 56.5

Baylor @ Iowa State (-13.5) O/U: 46.5

Tennessee @ Arkansas (+1.5) O/U: 52.5

Stanford @ Oregon (-7.5) O/U: 51.5

Clemson @ Notre Dame (+4.5) O/U: 49.5

Rutgers @ Ohio State (-38) O/U: 64

South Alabama @ Coastal Carolina (-17.5) O/U: 55.5 (FANDUEL ONLY)

While the Clemson-Notre Dame game has the most real-world implications, it isn't my favorite game on the slate.  Rather than focus on the narrow spreads, I've opted for production from both Iowa State and Ohio state as prime sources for fantasy output. The Pac-12 debuts this week, and while some teams are shrouded in mystery, I think one team stands above the rest as a stackable option.

QUARTERBACK

Justin Fields, Ohio State (DK $9,500, FD $11,400) vs. Rutgers

As the chart-topper for the slate in an almost certain blowout, you're leaning to Fields in the hope that he does significant damage for three quarters. The Buckeyes aren't shy about keeping their starters on the field, and Fields is on a mission to put Trevor Lawrence in the rear-view mirror for the Heisman. We can look at both Nebraska and Penn State as decent examples of what a Fields snap count would look like in a lopsided matchup, and he should be good for around 30 FP on both platforms.  It's possible to find comparable value for less, but if you can stand the high cost, he's a cinch for cash builds.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA (DK $7,800, FD $8,800) @ Colorado

We sail into unchartered waters with the Pac-12 this week, but DTR is probably as safe as you can get in the conference. The junior represents a sea of unrealized potential as the starter for The Bruins, a team that is about as inconsistent and variance-ridden as you can get.  Thompson-Robinson has often followed that cadence. From a 507-yard romp against Washington State to a two-pick clunker against Utah, the junior ran the gamut last season. Still, there's reason to be optimistic about the team in the abbreviated season, and the QB's running ability out of the pocket adds an extra dimension to his viability.

Brock Purdy, Iowa State (DK $7,200 FD $8,600) vs. Baylor

After a slow start, Purdy has crushed his projections for four straight games and represents a steady DFS production source. While Baylor kept Sam Ehlinger mostly in check a couple of weeks ago, you can argue that Purdy is enjoying a superior season to the Texas standout. His offensive line has only allowed eight sacks, giving him ample opportunity to deal out the ball to an excellent supporting cast.  On a slate with a lot of big names, Purdy could be a great less-popular add to your lineups.

D.J. Uiagalelei, Clemson (DK $8,000, FD $9,000) @ Notre Dame

Clemson's early nail-biter against Boston College had zero to do with Uiagaleiei's performance.  His stat line was overshadowed by an incredibly poor showing from Brent Venables' defense. Their ability to hold down the Irish will be their Achilles heel going into South Bend, not Trevor Lawrence's absence, While the backup lacks Lawrence's quick release, he shows exemplary poise and delegates well. Clemson's supporting cast won't force him to carry the game on his shoulders, but he has the best wide receiving corps in the country to make him look good.

RUNNING BACK

Breece Hall, Iowa State (DK $9,200, FD $10,400) vs. Baylor

I'm compelled to defend my endorsement of Hall over Travis Etienne this week.  Firstly, Hall faces a weaker opponent.  Secondly, Hall's playing at home. Finally, we saw how Etienne took the pressure off of their backup quarterback last week, and you can bet that Brian Kelly is going to target Etienne and force the Tigers to beat them in the air. Granted, Hall is expensive, but it's hard to bet against his string of six 100-yard games and 11 touchdowns. 

Master Teague, Ohio State (DK $6,900, FD $9,100) vs. Rutgers

This endorsement isn't a knock on Trey Sermon, but I think Teague will get the lion's share of the carries once this game gets out of hand. The RBBC scheme isn't great for DFS purposes, and I think Sermon will enjoy a decent game as well.  Teague's 110-yard performance against Penn State has undoubtedly earned the sophomore back some additional snaps, and the Buckeyes should run the ball early and often against the Scarlet Knights. If the turns into a complete blowout, Steele Chambers (DK $3,000, FD $6,000) is a reasonable contrarian punt play.

Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M (DK $5,900, FD $8,700) @ South Carolina

I really like Spiller's salary on DraftKings.  It's too low for the sophomore, whose only hiccup came against Alabama.  Aside from that modest showing, he's managed some excellent projection-busting weekends. The Gamecocks have allowed over 154 rushing yards per game against the opposition, and you should expect Spiller to carry the rock around 20 times, along with a catch or two out of the backfield.

WIDE RECEIVER

Kyle Philips, UCLA (DK $6,100, FD $8,000) @ Colorado

Philips' freshman campaign started out slow, but by the end of the season, he was atop the depth chart and producing every week. He wasn't a frequent end-zone target in 2019, but that should change this season. He and Dorian Thompson-Robinson established a great connection last season and it should continue, making the duo an excellent stack on this slate.

Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State (DK $5,800, FD $7,700) vs. Baylor

I didn't come into today's article thinking I'd be all over the Cyclones, but when you look at the value of some of their offensive weapons, Iowa State was hard to overlook. You could also make an argument for Charlie Kolar here for less, but Hutchinson is worth the extra coin. His six-game total of 33 catches for 384 yards and three touchdowns won't wow you, but the 6-3 junior is Brock Purdy's favorite target, especially in the last few weeks.

Cornell Powell, Clemson (DK $4,100, FD $7,500) @ Notre Dame

Powell was Uiagalelei's primary target against BC last week, but there's no guarantee that history will repeat itself, now that the freshman has a week of playing time under his belt. Amari Rodgers (DK $6,300, FD $8,600) is likely the safer play, but nailing down the top producer on this team is always tough. I'm inclined to go with the intangibles and go with Powell, whose targets were already trending up before Trevor Lawrence was sidelined.

South Alabama @ Coastal Carolina

The Chanticleers' Cinderella story continues. Grayson McCall ($10,500) is a pretty decent and sneaky call on FanDuel, but I'd venture to say that Desmond Trotter ($6,900) is even sneakier.  His numbers are camouflaged by a committee approach that stymied Trotter's output earlier in the season, but it now appears that the starting job is his to lose.  Carlos Davis ($6,600) is going to be the most dependable rusher in this contest, and while the receivers in this game carry some variance, I like Kawaan Baker ($6,500) and Isaiah Likely ($6,500) as pivots off of the starters.