College Football DFS First Look: Week 1
Welcome to the College Football First Look article for Week 1, where we delve into the exciting world of College Football DFS on platforms such as DraftKings and FanDuel. Whether you’re seeking College Football betting odds, DFS projections for the optimizer, projected ownership, or DFS picks, this article has what you need. Join us as we do our College Football DFS research and review the landscape of the upcoming slate.
Week 1 Odds for College Football DFS
| Team | Opponent | Spread | Total | Implied Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Clemson | Georgia  | 13.5 | 48.5 | 17.5 |
| Georgia | Clemson | -13.5 | 48.5 | 31 |
Virginia Tech | Vanderbilt  | -13.5 | 48.5 | 31 |
| Vanderbilt | Virginia Tech | 13.5 | 48.5 | 17.5 |
Penn State | West Virginia  | -8.5 | 51.5 | 30 |
| West Virginia | Penn State | 8.5 | 51.5 | 21.5 |
Kent State | Pittsburgh  | 24.5 | 55.5 | 15.5 |
| Pittsburgh | Kent State | -24.5 | 55.5 | 40 |
Connecticut | Maryland  | 20.5 | 44.5 | 12 |
| Maryland | Connecticut | -20.5 | 44.5 | 32.5 |
| South Dakota State | Oklahoma State  | 9.5 | 54.5 | 22.5 |
| Oklahoma State | South Dakota State | -9.5 | 54.5 | 32 |
Colorado State | Texas  | 31.5 | 59.5 | 14 |
| Texas | Colorado State | -31.5 | 59.5 | 45.5 |
Miami (Florida) | Florida  | -2.5 | 54.5 | 28.5 |
| Florida | Miami (Florida) | 2.5 | 54.5 | 26 |
Akron | Ohio State  | 48.5 | 58.5 | 5 |
| Ohio State | Akron | -48.5 | 58.5 | 53.5 |
Miami (Ohio) | Northwestern  | 2.5 | 39.5 | 18.5 |
| Northwestern | Miami (Ohio) | -2.5 | 39.5 | 21 |
Ohio | Syracuse  | 17.5 | 47.5 | 15 |
| Syracuse | Ohio | -17.5 | 47.5 | 32.5 |
UTEP  | Nebraska  | 27.5 | 48.5 | 10.5 |
| Nebraska | UTEP | -27.5 | 48.5 | 38 |
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook as of publication time.
Top DraftKings and FanDuel College Football DFS Projections
| Player | Projection | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyron Drones | 25.69 | VT | QB |
| Ollie Gordon II | 22.85 | OKST | RB |
| Eugene Wilson III | 18.49 | UF | WR |
| Will Howard | 23.98 | OSU | QB |
| Jaydon Blue | 22.59 | UT | RB |
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College Football DFS Ownership Projections
| Player | pOwn% |
|---|---|
| Coming Soon | TBD |
| Coming Soon | TBD |
| Coming Soon | TBD |
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Top CFB PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy Picks
| Player | Stat | Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bowman | Passing Yards | 298.63 |
| Ollie Gordon II | Rushing Yards | 97.99 |
| Xavier Restrepo | Receiving Yards | 80.44 |
| Eugene Wilson III | Receptions | 7.92 |
| Kyron Drones | Fantasy Score | 25.03 |
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Top CFB DFS Picks & Fantasy Pick’em Plays for Week 1
Will Howard: The Kansas State graduate transfer will have the reins to the Buckeyes offense this season, and a cupcake opening matchup against Akron gives him a good opportunity to mesh with a young receiving corps. I almost always tend to be underweight on Ohio State exposure in these games where they are massive favorites, and it always seems to come back to haunt me. I won’t make that mistake this season, and I like pairing Howard with a pass catcher in some tournament builds.
Ollie Gordon II: This is the biggest storyline of the Week 1 slate. Will Gordon face any punishment for his offseason DUI incident? We are almost guaranteed not to know until they run an offensive snap. That adds some risk, as does a matchup against South Dakota State that’s not quite as easy as what we would normally see in a season opener. Gordon is the best running back in college football, but he is absolutely not a lock on this slate. He carries RB1 upside but some downside as well, and I will be keeping a close eye on the news just in case we get some hints.
LeQuint Allen: If you are playing on DraftKings, Allen is the best value option available. He had 7 games of 100+ yards rushing last season and almost 1,100 yards on 245 carries. He is a true workhorse back, which is rare in this day and age of football. In a favorable matchup against a bad Ohio team, I expect Syracuse to feed Allen early and often. He has the upside for 200+ yards rushing at just $5,100.
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