Start vs. Sit: Players to Start, Players to Bench Week 11

This is a pretty exciting week of college football, though some losses last week may have taken a bit of bloom off the rose. Things are moving fast in the world of college football. Clay Helton has already lost one job and gotten another! To try and help you keep pace, here are some recommendations for what to do with some players here in Week 11.

AAC

START

Clayton Tune, QB, Houston at Temple

The Cougars are soaring while the Owls are falling, and this is a perfect time for Tune to be facing off with the Owls. Over his last four games, Tune has thrown 12 touchdowns against zero interceptions. Temple, meanwhile, has allowed 40.5 points per game, which is just outside the bottom five in the FBS.

SIT

Reggie Roberson, WR, SMU vs. UCF

Let's look past the Cincinnati Bearcats defense for this week. The Golden Knights have not been slouches against the passing game, as they've allowed 189.9 passing yards per contest. Roberson did have a stretch of five games in a row with a touchdown but in his last two games, he's totaled 91 yards and hasn't found the end zone.

ACC

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Will Shipley, RB, Clemson vs. UConn

It's been a tough season for Clemson offensively, but there is nothing to cure what ails you like a visit from the Huskies. UConn is in the bottom-20 in both points and rushing yards allowed per game, and that's against a schedule that like half of the FBS would be undefeated against. Shipley has been banged up here and there, but when he's taken the field he's rushed for 438 yards and seven touchdowns on only 93 carries.

SIT

Kyric McGowan, WR, Georgia Tech at Boston College

McGowan transferred to Georgia Tech from Northwestern and his numbers have really blossomed. He had zero touchdowns in each of his previous two seasons but has seven in only games this year. Ah, but is this season the anomaly? Given that McGowan only has 30 receptions it does feel a bit fluky. Boston College has only allowed 21.1 points per game, so touchdowns, fluky or otherwise, have been hard to come by.

Big 12

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Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas vs. Kansas

I don't know who will be under center for the Longhorns this week, but I also don't care. Kansas has allowed 46.4 points per game, which is last in the FBS. Texas is going to throw and run all over the Jayhawks, and Worthy has 36 catches for 696 yards and eight touchdowns through nine games. In his peak performance this year Worthy had nine catches for 261 yards and two scores against Oklahoma. Imagine what he can do if given the chance here.

SIT

Chandler Morris, QB, TCU at Oklahoma State

Morris played the hero stepping into the starting role for the Horned Frogs in an upset win against Baylor. He threw for 461 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing 11 times for 70 yards and a score. Not to be a killjoy, but I expect Oklahoma State to be a dose of reality for Morris and TCU. The Cowboys rank in the top 16 in points, rushing yards, and passing yards allowed per game. A road start in Stillwater is a very different scenario for Morris.

Big Ten

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Rakim Jarrett, WR, Maryland at Michigan State

Jarrett has had a solid year with 37 catches for 533 yards and five touchdowns. While he hasn't scored in a few games, over his last two outings he's totaled 11 catches for 158 yards. Given how good Michigan State has been this year this fact may surprise you, but it actually ranks last in passing yards allowed per game. Sparty has given up 350.9 yards through the air on average.

SIT

Tyler Goodson, RB, Iowa vs. Minnesota

Goodson bounced back last week after a tough game versus Wisconsin. He rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown against Northwestern. However, Goodson basically flipped from facing one of the best run defenses to one of the worst there, and he's flipping again. Minnesota has only allowed 103.2 rushing yards per contest.

Conference USA

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Smoke Harris, WR, Louisiana Tech vs. Charlotte

Last week JD Head took over at quarterback for the Bulldogs, and Harris walked away with nine catches for 92 yards and two scores. He was targeted 12 times, so clearly Head was looking for him. Additionally, Harris has 23 catches for 263 yards over his last three games, so it's not just a one-game situation here. Charlotte ranks 107th in passing yards allowed per contest, so Harris could keep hot here.

SIT

DeAndre Torrey, RB, North Texas vs. UTEP

Torrey is having a strong year, with 938 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. However, he was also helped off the field in North Texas' game against Southern Miss last week. Torrey is still listed on top of the depth chart for this one, but will he be anywhere near 100 percent? Even if he is, the Miners rank 21st in rushing yards allowed per game.

MAC

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Daniel Richardson, QB, Central Michigan vs. Kent State

MACtion is still in full effect, which means there were three games Tuesday and there are three games Wednesday. If you get in on that midweek action, Richardson could be the way to go. He's been efficient, as he's thrown 15 touchdown passes against two interceptions, and both of those picks came in the same game. Kent State has allowed 318.6 passing yards per contest, so Richardson could be in line for his second 300-yard game of the season.

SIT

Terion Stewart, RB, Bowling Green vs. Toledo

There aren't a lot of impressive defenses in the MAC.  Toledo ranks best in points allowed per game, and it is 41st in the FBS. Still, relatively speaking that's noteworthy. Stewart has only just moved to the top of the Bowling Green depth chart, and he did rush for 170 yards and two touchdowns against Buffalo. However, Buffalo ranks 118th in rushing yards allowed per game, and it was also Stewart's first game with double-digit touches all season.

Mountain West

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Kyle Williams, WR, UNLV vs. Hawaii

UNLV just won its first game of the season! And now they get to host Hawaii! The Rainbow Warriors tend to struggle without their distinctive home-field advantage, and they've also allowed 275.7 passing yards per contest. Williams, meanwhile, has 19 catches for 314 yards and two touchdowns over his last three games.

SIT

Carson Strong, QB, Nevada at San Diego State

Strong is having another, well, strong season, though he does have four interceptions over his last three games. His strength is in his efficiency and ball protection, so that's notable and a smidge concerning. San Diego State has been winning with defense. It's only allowed 16.1 points per contest, and it keeps basically everybody in check. Strong isn't playing well enough recently for me to think he will be immune to that.

Pac-12

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B.J. Baylor, RB, Oregon State at Stanford

The Beavers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Buffaloes of Colorado, but you can't blame Baylor for that. He rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown, which gives him 970 yards and 11 scores in nine games. Backs have been slashing through Stanford's defense all season, as it has allowed 234.7 rushing yards per game.

SIT

Max Borghi, RB, Washington State at Oregon

Borghi used to be a big part of the passing game in the Mike Leach Air Raid days, but now he basically doesn't catch passes. However, he's made up for that by rushing for eight touchdowns in nine games. Borghi will likely wish that he was still part of the pass offense in this one, as the Ducks have only allowed 120.8 rushing yards per contest. On top of that, Borghi doesn't have a single game with over 100 yards rushing, so he's pretty touchdown-dependent.

SEC

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Brian Robinson, RB, Alabama vs. New Mexico State

Robinson just struggled to the tune of 18 rushing yards on 13 carries against LSU, so this is the perfect time for him to get a chance to stretch his legs out. I imagine Nick Saban letting Robinson find his footing in a matchup with the lowly NMSU Aggies. Plus, that game against LSU feels like a fluke. He's rushed for 724 yards and added 169 receiving yards as well.

SIT

Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee vs. Georgia

Hooker is having a great season. He's thrown 21 touchdowns against two picks and added 457 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Last week he threw for 316 yards and four touchdowns against Kentucky. I hope he enjoyed it because now Georgia is on the docket. Do I need to say anything beyond the fact the Bulldogs have only allowed 6.6 points per game? I don't, right?

Sun Belt

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Andrew Henry, RB, ULM vs. Arkansas State

Look, Henry isn't remarkable. He has rushed for over 80 yards and a touchdown in three of his last four games, to be fair, but he's not a standout necessarily. You know what does stand out to me, though? The fact Arkansas State has allowed a staggering 303.8 rushing yards per game. No team is within 30 yards of them.

SIT

Tez Johnson, WR, Troy vs. Louisiana-Lafayette

With Reggie Todd missing a lot of time, Johnson has been Troy's top receiver. He's managed 52 catches for 550 yards and four touchdowns, including a three-game touchdown streak. Well, that's a streak I expect to end this week. The Ragin' Cajuns are 15th in points allowed per game and ninth in passing yards allowed per game.