College Football DFS: Saturday Night Slate, Week 11

It's a rarity, but FanDuel and DraftKings share an identical slate or their Saturday evening CFB offerings, so we'll be able to cover all bases at once.

SLATE OVERVIEW

Arizona State (-5.5) @ Washington O/U: 45.5

Kentucky (-21) @ Vanderbilt O/U:  52.5

Texas A&M (-2.5) @ Mississippi O/U: 52.5

Arkansas (-2.5) @ LSU O/U: 59

Texas (-30.5) vs. Kansas O/U: 62

Notre Dame (-6.5) @ Virginia O/U: 63

Wake Forest (-1) vs. N.C. State O/U: 64.5

Oklahoma State (-11.5) vs. TCU O/U: 54

WEATHER

ASU/WASH: 80% chance of rain, 4 m.p.h. Winds, 49 degrees

QUARTERBACK

There's no way around it on the slate - you'll have to spend up at quarterback. You will fall behind the pace if you don't go elite.

Sam Hartman, Wake Forest (DK $10,200, FD $11,000) vs. N.C. State

Although there likely be a surprise game from a signal-caller further down in the player pool, Hartman is a near-lock to provide over 30 FP of production in what should be a shootout. With Virginia's Brennan Armstrong a game-time decision, Hartman becomes the clear-cut elite option atop the quarterback rankings, and one look at his numbers cements that fact. Hartman is as accurate as he is prolific, with 2,867 yards, 27 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 63.2 percent pass completion percentage. He's also taken the ball himself with 62 attempts for 286 yards and an impressive eight touchdowns. The Wolfpack represents Wake's stiffest defense to date, but Wake lives and dies through the air, and Hartman is the engine behind the pass-based offense.

Matt Corral, Mississippi (DK $9,400, FD $9,500) vs. Texas A&M

It may sound strange to call Corral a bargain at these salary rates, but it's rare to see him further down the list in the quarterback pool, especially on FanDuel. Ole Miss faces a stern test against the Aggies, but I expect Ole Miss to employ a no-huddle offense that will ultimately limit the Aggies' propensity to substitute for multiple zone packages, something the team does frequently. No-huddle means more snaps, more possessions, and ultimately more production for Corral. He's still a little banged up, which may lead to a slightly bigger load on the ground, but success from the running backs will keep the Aggies' secondary honest, leading to open targets for Corral.

KJ Jefferson, Arkansas (DK $7,400, FD $9,400) @ LSU

Jefferson and the Razorbacks will enter a charged environment as Ed Orgeron's tenure comes to a close. That's one reason why Jefferson might be overlooked despite a forgiving LSU pass defense. One thing is for certain with Jefferson -- he is highly efficient and usually accurate with the football. His average yardage totals (205) aren't going to wow you, but at this salary level, you could do a lot worse. His 16:3 TD/INT ratio is excellent, and they have a balanced attack that will produce long drives.

Also consider: Will Levis, Kentucky (DK $6,800, FD $9,500) @ Vanderbilt, Casey Thompson, Texas (DK $6,700, FD $9,600)

RUNNING BACK

The RB pool takes a hit with the potential absence of Texas' Bijan Robinson this week. If he suits up, he's always an excellent option, especially against Kansas. We have many other suitable options for the position, however.

Rachaad White, Arizona State (DK $8,400,FD $10,000) @ Washington

If you watched the Sun Devils play last week, you know why his salary is so high. White almost single-handedly ripped apart USC's defense with a superb 202-yard effort, scoring three touchdowns along the way. While this is a clear recency pick, there's no reason to think that he can't get at least ⅔ of the way back to these numbers against a Washington defense that is exponentially stronger against the pass. The Huskies only allow an average of 141 passing yards per game to opposing quarterbacks but have been picked apart by opponents on the ground. You never know what version of Jayden Daniels you'll get, so it makes sense that Herm Edwards will rely on White to engineer this offense once again.

Kyren Williams, Notre Dame (DK $7,800, FD $9,700) @ Virginia

As a fan, I have no love for Notre Dame, but if you read my articles with any frequency, you know that I've endorsed Williams many times with stellar results. Although his salary has risen since the beginning of the season, the run game will be the solution to besting the Cavaliers, who allow an average of 219 rushing yards per game. He's been over or just shy of the century mark in rushing yards for four consecutive games, and he's scored seven touchdowns over his past five games. His 199 yards against UNC is a good indication of what he can do to ACC opponents, and Virginia's defense is far more forgiving than what the Tar Heels offer in that department.

Chris Rodriguez, [LOGO[Kentucky (DK $6,300, FD $9,400) @ Vanderbilt

The chance of a blowout is a genuine concern in this game, but the numbers show that Rodriguez only fades in games where the Wildcats are behind, which won't be the case in Nashville. His carries are universally higher when Kentucky wins by a wide margin, and without a lot of competition on the roster, Rodriguez should rise to the occasion. Only Kavosiey Smoke (DK $3,200, FD $5,900) comes close to Rodriguez's production, and while Smoke might be a decent tournament flier, Rodriguez is the clear target to roster.

Also consider: Jaylen Warren, Oklahoma State (DK $6,500, FD $8,400) vs. TCU, Snoop Conner, Mississippi (DK $5,700, FD $6,100) vs. Texas A&M

WIDE RECEIVER

A.T. Perry, Wake Forest (DK $7,900, FD $9,200) vs. N.C. State

Over the past month, Perry has been Sam Hartman's favorite target. The wideout has recorded 100-plus receiving yards in four consecutive games with six touchdowns to his credit over that span. He's broken away for explosive plays of 50 yards or more in all four of those games, so he needs a play like that to keep his numbers afloat. The Wolfpack's defense is tough, but they are far more stingy against the run, and Perry's speed and size (6-5) will be hard for N.C. State to handle. If you are rostering Hartman, I have no problem stacking Perry and Jaquarii Roberson (DK $8,500, FD $9,000) together. 

Treylon Burks, Arkansas (DK $6,900, FD $8,800) @ LSU

Like Perry/Roberson and Hartman, Burks is an excellent stack if you click the green light on KJ Jefferson. Like Perry, he has also come close to the century mark or surpassed it in four consecutive games. He only disappointed against Georgia, which is understandable considering that defense, but otherwise, he's been excellent. He also has a nose for the end zone, with nine touchdowns on the season. I like him just a little more on FanDuel because you won't get the same PPR advantages you might get from other wideouts.

OLE MISS WIDEOUTS

Jahcour Pearson (DK $5,000, FD $5,500)

Casey Kelly (DK $4,500, FD $5,200)

Braylon Sanders (DK $4,300,FD $6,000)

Injuries to Jonathan Mingo, Dontario Drummond and Chase Rogers have forced Ole Miss to rely on a host of additional wideouts. All three of these players have shown impressive flashes of production. I especially like Sanders on DraftKings, and Kelly's price on FanDuel is also attractive. If you are rostering Corral, taking one of these will be a dart throw with moderate variance but also excellent savings for your bankroll. Mingo could return, and if he does, he'll also be in play.

Also consider: Tay Martin, Oklahoma State (DK $6,700, FD $8,500)