1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Notre Dame
4. Georgia
5. Oklahoma
6. Ohio State
7. Michigan
8. UCF
If there were an 8-team playoff, the current college football rankings would look like this going into Championship Week.
A lot could happen this week to finalize who goes to the 4-team playoff, but there’s one thing that’s certain, win or lose, Alabama is getting in.
I hate to admit it, but how could they not get in, even if they lose? It happened last year, even though their loss was way early in the 2017 season.
And I didn’t want them in because of that, but they went and won the whole damn thing. Clemson is probably the only real team that could keep Bama from repeating. Michigan really screwed the pooch for getting smeared by Ohio State, otherwise ‘Bama would be sweating if they lose to Georgia in the SEC title game.
But if Georgia wins, and OU wins, then does OU get in? Or what about Ohio State, who has a 26-point loss to unranked Purdue as their only blemish?
I don’t think it really matters, ‘Bama is winning it all no matter what.
And here we have our last official regular season slate of the 2018 college football season, but no worries, there’s plenty of college football DFS left until January. Good luck in Championship Week!
QUARTERBACKS
Kyler Murray – Oklahoma – $10,300
Analysis: Averaging 38 fantasy points per game, we have the best fantasy QB of the slate in a rematch against bitter rival Texas, who the Sooners fell to on a last-second kick back in October. It’s hard to beat a team twice in one season and I am sure that Oklahoma will be firing on all cylinders this time around. This game has the highest total on the board and you better believe you will see lots of ownership of players in this game. Murray does it all and he’s who you should be starting your lineup construction with this week.
Sam Ehlinger – Texas – $9,000
Analysis: It’s going to be really hard to stack this game up and down, especially if you use Murray and Ehlinger in your lineups. Two quarterbacks is a sound strategy to winning a slate. Ehlinger is in a prime blowup spot once again against OU as the Sooners have surrendered 40 points in 4 straight games, and all were wins. He put up a 40-burger in their first meeting and with a mediocre running game, the Longhorns will be throwing to keep up in this one.
Tua Tagolvailoa – Alabama – $8,600
Analysis: I don’t think I’ve recommended Tua all year long because he hasn’t had to play a full game in most weeks. That hasn’t stopped him from getting there most of the time either. Now he’s at his cheapest price and facing his toughest defense to date. Clearly, this is a GPP only play, but this Alabama-Georgia game somehow has a 63.5 total, which seems awfully high considering bowl squads have awesome defenses. Tua has a slew of likely first-round draft picks at wide receiver and he can make things happen with his legs. He’s matchup proof. I’m finally convinced. (#hotdogjinx)
Darriel Mack, Jr. – UCF – $6,800
Analysis: Poor McKenzie Milton’s football days might be over after a devastating knee injury in UCF’s final regular season game. Now the team will play in another rematch against Memphis, in which UCF won by one point. With their quarterback and captain and 23-game undefeated streak on their minds, I look for UCF to rally around new QB Darriel Mack, who is more of a runner than a passer it appears. This game has one of the highest totals on the board, but I am not so sure that’s as warranted considering the lack of passing UCF has done in the two games Mack has played this season. Memphis gives up yards and points through the air and on the ground, it’s Mack’s rushing ability (171 yards in two appearances) coupled with his price that makes me want to go all in. Any TDs through the air are just bonuses.
Chase Garbers – California – $5,300
Analysis: This is a pure punt play based on matchup. Stanford and Cal meet in the PAC-12 title game, and it’s Cal that has the stout defense this season. Stanford’s one weakness defensively is defending the pass, where opponents are averaging 281.7 yards passing per game. Garbers has mobility and a rushing floor/ceiling. But he gets the extra boost in the passing game thanks to Stanford’s soft secondary.
