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Temple vs. Oklahoma
Point-Spread: OU -42.5
O/U Total: 59.5
Implied Score: OU 51.5 – Temp 8.5
Weather: 78 degrees / 64% rain / 12 mph winds
Temple:
Four-game slate so we are forced to consider a Temple player or two, but the low implied team total and no option being projected to score more than 12 fantasy points means we’ll need to keep our exposure low. QB and RBs are out of our player pool by default, but some potential options with the pass-catchers. Former Colorado State transfer WR Dante Wright ($4,800) is the most experienced of the bunch, leading the team with 77 targets in 2023, and did have a strong close to the year with 12 receptions in the final two weeks. WR John Adams ($3,500) was injured in the spring but is listed atop the depth chart. He showed last year to be capable of a difference-making performance with 10-127-1 on 13 targets in Week 6 vs. UTSA. Tight ends have been a focal point with David Martin-Robinson and Jordan Smith, who combined for over 100 targets last season. Both have since graduated, but sophomore TE Reese Clark ($3,400) had a standout spring game with 87 yards on five receptions. He’s listed in an OR situation with TE Landon Morris ($3,600), a former Syracuse transfer and converted receiver. I’d anticipate both playing a good deal with the question marks at receiver, and the historical evidence of Temple utilizing the TE position.
Oklahoma:
Top Play(s) – QB Jackson Arnold ($9,100) Long-term, I think we could run into some issues with Arnold and this Oklahoma offense, but they shouldn’t have any problems putting up points on Temple this weekend. The OL in front of Arnold is completely rebuilt and suffered several injuries during the spring. But even without Nic Anderson who won’t play on Friday, the skill position talent for OU is among the best in the country. Arnold is our highest projected QB on the slate and sixth highest for the entire weekend. I’m going to build my lineups around Arnold and Josh Hoover at QB for this slate.
Fade – WR Andrel Anthony ($3,000) Cop out answer here given the price but rule of thumb for me, especially in a blowout scenario, is to have a one game buffer for a guy coming off injury. Brent Venables announced Anthony would be available on Friday but is coming off a torn ACL that kept him out most of the offseason. It was just recently that he was cleared for full go, and the beat writer said Anthony has “practiced, to some extent, since the start of fall camp.”
Bargain Bin – TE Bauer Sharp ($3,500) Sharp was spotlighted by the Oklahoma beat writer as a player to watch on Friday night, saying the college football world is about to get to know him very quickly. The 6-foot-5 FCS transfer caught 29 passes last season for SE Louisiana, playing over half of his snaps at receiver according to PFF. Offensive coordinator Seth Littrell utilized his TE1 in the last three years with UNT, averaging 47 targets per season.
Pivot Play – RB Jovantae Barnes ($5,100) Earlier in the offseason, we thought this backfield was settled with Gavin Sawchuk as the solidified RB1. Seems we now have a 1A / 1B situation as this staff remains infatuated with Barnes as he’s now fully healthy – something he was not most of last year. Lessening your Sawchuk exposure and getting some Barnes shares in your lineups might be wise. Expect 4-star recruit RB Taylor Tatum ($3,300) to also see reps.
Best of the Rest – WR Deion Burks ($6,900) This will likely be the lowest salary Burks will have all year, even when Nic Anderson is in the lineup. Burks had arguably the best spring performance of any player in college football, racking up 174 yards and two touchdowns on five receptions, showing strong rapport with Arnold. WR Brenan Thompson ($4,500) can be a pivot play or stacked with Burks as he’ll start in place of Anderson. Arguably the fastest player on the team that averaged over 34 YPC in 2023. WR Jalil Farooq ($6,500) is probably too expensive for my liking and was underwhelming a year ago, failing to assume the WR1 mantle most predicted, but is still a proven starting receiver that will have low ownership.
Injury Notes – WR Nic Anderson ($6,200) Announced out by HC Brent Venables.
Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin
Point-Spread: Wisc -23.5
O/U Total: 55.5
Implied Score: Wisc 39.5 – WMU 16
Weather: 78 degrees / 64% rain / 12 mph winds
Western Michigan:
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