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Philip Rivers Expected to Become Head Coach at NC State
NC State is working to hire former Wolfpack and longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to be its next head coach, according to On3. Rivers has been rumored to be a top candidate for the job after the program fired Dave Doeren following 13.5 seasons in Raleigh. Rivers starred for NC State from 2000 to 2003, completing 1,087 passes for 13,484 yards, 95 touchdowns, and 34 interceptions. He has been the head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama since 2021. He has no collegiate or pro coaching experience.
Source: On3
Source: On3
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LJ Martin Expected to Start for BYU
BYU will have star running back LJ Martin (ankle) for its matchup against No. 3 Utah on Saturday, according to ESPN's Taylor McGregor. Martin is listed as questionable on the Big 12 availability report, but assuming he makes it through pregame and feels ready to play, he will start for the Cougars, per ESPN's Pete Thamel. Martin hasn't played since Oct. 3 due to an ankle injury but is on track to return against the Utes. Martin is BYU's leading rusher, recording 344 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 44 carries. If he plays, he will go up against a Utah run defense that has limited opponents to 101.4 yards per game this season.
Source: Taylor McGregor
Source: Taylor McGregor
Gio Lopez Doubtful Against Merrimack
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez (lower body) is doubtful to play against Merrimack on Saturday, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Lopez is dealing with a lower-body injury, but the ailment is not viewed as long-term, per Nakos. Lopez is coming off a solid performance during a blowout win over Virginia, when he completed 13 of 21 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown, while also carrying the ball 13 times for 64 yards. Steele Pizzella could be the next man up for the Demon Deacons, as he has appeared under center in four games this season, completing six of nine passes for 85 yards, while carrying the ball 12 times for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Source: Pete Nakos
Source: Pete Nakos
Bailey Stockton Upgraded to Probable
Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton is listed as probable with an undisclosed injury, according to the SEC availability report, as the Gators get set to take on Oklahoma. Stockton is Florida's second-leading receiver, having totaled 35 receptions for 365 yards and two touchdowns this season. He is RotoBaller's 50th-ranked wide receiver and is projected to score 8.7 fantasy points against the Sooners. Stockton is coming off a five-reception, 76-yard performance against Georgia on Halloween. Oklahoma has allowed just 175.4 yards passing per game this season, but gave up 301 yards passing and three touchdowns through the air to South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers a week ago.
Source: SEC availability report
Source: SEC availability report
Vernell Brown III Out Against Oklahoma
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (knee) has been declared out against Oklahoma, according to the SEC availability report. Brown has missed his team's last four games and will be sidelined once again as the Gators take on the Sooners. Brown started the season strong, recording six receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown during a blowout win over FAU, but he was injured on Sept. 26 against Ole Miss and has been out ever since. Expect additional work in the passing game to continue to go to wide receiver Dallas Wilson, who leads the team with 417 receiving yards, and wide receiver Bailey Stockton, who is listed as probable.
Source: SEC availability report
Source: SEC availability report
Trey'Dez Green Listed as Questionable
LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green (knee) is listed as questionable, according to the SEC availability report, as the Tigers look ahead to a critical SEC tilt with Alabama on Saturday. Green returned to action on Oct. 24 against Auburn after sustaining a knee injury on Sept. 19 against Ole Miss. He is RotoBaller's fifth-ranked tight end in Week 10 and is expected to score 9.9 fantasy points against a Crimson Tide defense that has allowed 222.4 yards passing per game this season. On Oct. 24, Alabama gave up just 163 yards through the air to Texas A&M quarterback Marcell Reed.
Source: SEC availability report
Source: SEC availability report
Ryan Coleman-Williams Expected to Play
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams (knee) is expected to play, as he has been listed as probable, according to the SEC availability report. The Crimson Tide takes on LSU on Saturday and is likely to have its top wide receiver, who hasn't played since Oct. 10, missing two straight games due to a knee injury. Coleman-Williams has recorded 23 receptions for 415 yards and four touchdowns this season and is going up against an LSU secondary that has allowed opponents to gain just 172.8 yards passing per game. Last week, the Tigers held Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown to 160 yards passing, while Auburn's leading receiver finished with 64 yards through the air.
Source: SEC availability report
Source: SEC availability report
Ryan Wingo Likely to Play Against Missouri
Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable, according to the SEC availability report, as the Longhorns prepare to take on Missouri on Saturday. Wingo is Texas' leading receiver, having recorded 36 receptions for 470 yards and four touchdowns this season. He is coming off a limited effort against Mississippi State, which he finished with just three receptions for 14 yards. Wingo is RotoBaller's 82nd-ranked wide receiver and is projected to score 6.5 fantasy points against Missouri. The Tigers have allowed 226.9 yards passing per game this season. Last week, Missouri gave up 229 yards through the air to Arkansas' KJ Jackson, but held the Razorbacks' quarterback out of the end zone.
Source: SEC availability report
Source: SEC availability report
Steve Angeli Upgraded to Probable
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli (Achilles) has been upgraded to probable, according to the ACC availability report, as the Orange get set to square off with Clemson on Saturday. Angeli performed well during a big win over SMU last week, completing 21 of 34 of his passes for 200 yards and a touchdown, while also finding the end zone on the ground. The Orange will go up against a Clemson pass defense that has allowed an average of 206.3 yards passing per game this season. Last week, during a win over Florida State, the Tigers gave up a whopping 350 yards passing and two touchdown passes to Seminoles quarterback Ashton Daniels, while intercepting him three times.
Source: ACC availability report
Source: ACC availability report
Isaac Brown Downgraded to Questionable
Louisville running back Isaac Brown (lower body) has been downgraded to questionable, according to the ACC availability report. The Cardinals are preparing to take on Georgia Tech on Saturday and may have to do so without their leading ball carrier. Brown has amassed 707 yards rushing and seven touchdowns on 92 carries and is RotoBaller's second-ranked running back in Week 10. He is projected to score 32.1 fantasy points against the Yellowjackets defense, which has allowed its opponents to average a whopping 219.3 yards rushing per game. Brown is coming off a nine-carry, 139-yard performance against Stanford last week, which included three receptions for 33 yards and four total touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving).
Source: ACC availability report
Source: ACC availability report
KJ Duff Out vs. Wisconsin
Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff (lower body) has been declared out for the Scarlet Knights' matchup with Wisconsin, according to the Big Ten availability report. Duff is Rutgers' leading receiver, having totaled 45 receptions for 774 yards and nine touchdowns on the season. In his absence, more work will go the way of fellow wide receivers Jordan Houston, Ben Black III, and Antwan Raymond, each of whom has yet to tally 20 total receptions. The Knights take on a Wisconsin pass defense that has allowed a slim average of 188.3 yards passing per game this season.
Source: Big Ten availability report
Source: Big Ten availability report
Nicco Marchiol to Start for Northwestern
Backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol will be starting this weekend for Northwestern as they host Iowa on Saturday. Starter Aidan Chiles has been ruled out with an upper-body injury and is dealing with an uncertain timeline to return to action. Chiles has the Wildcats' offense firing on all cylinders this season, as they are second in the Big Ten in scoring. Marchiol has played in 27 career games and went 6-2 as a starter at West Virginia. He has only recorded one pass attempt this season, but has spent four seasons at West Virginia and is a veteran signal caller.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Ryan Hopkins to Start for Wisconsin, Colton Joseph Available
Wisconsin true freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins will start on Saturday as the Badgers take on Rutgers. Hopkins played in the loss to Iowa last week, completing 8-of-13 passes for 93 yards and an interception. Typical starter Colton Joseph is available in an emergency role, but will take a backseat to Hopkins due to multiple undisclosed injuries. It remains to be seen if Joseph will eventually recapture his starting job, or if Hopkins could potentially cease the role with a strong showing against Rutgers.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Maddux Madsen Out for Colorado State Game
Boise State starting quarterback Maddux Madsen (knee) will miss Saturday's game against Colorado State. Madsen suffered the minor knee injury in the win over Texas State last weekend, and will be replaced by backup Max Cutforth. Cutforth has started three games in lieu of Madsen over the course of his career, and threw three touchdown passes in the Texas State game last weekend. He also started against Colorado State last season, winning 49-21.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Isaiah Marshall Set to Return on Saturday
Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (leg) is expected to return and start for the Jayhawks on Saturday as they take on UCF. Marshall did not play last week against TCU due to the injury. In his first season as the starting quarterback, Marshall has thrown for 1,506 yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions. The Jayhawks only have one conference win this season, and getting their quarterback back is huge as they seek a second Big 12 win.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Austin Simmons Returning to Missouri in 2027
Missouri has locked up one of its own for the 2027 season, as quarterback Austin Simmons has announced his return to the university. Simmons' NFL Draft stock has been on the rise in recent days, but he now figures to be one of the top names for the 2028 cycle. However, he technically could still enter the 2027 draft on his new deal. The Ole Miss transfer has completed 63% of his passes for 1,952 yards, 16 touchdowns, and two interceptions this season. His return will make Missouri an attractive landing spot for portal players this offseason. Simmons and the Tigers will host Texas on Saturday at noon in what should be one of many high-end football games this weekend.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Gavin Freeman Pushing for Third Straight 100-Yard Game
Baylor wide receiver Gavin Freeman is coming on strong for the Bears' offense, having recorded two straight 100-plus-yard games entering Week 10. He will look to make it three in a row as he and Baylor take on Iowa State on Saturday. Freeman finished an Oct. 24 matchup with Kansas with 123 yards receiving and followed that up with a 114-yard game, including a touchdown, against UCF last week. He is RotoBaller's sixth-ranked wide receiver and is projected to score 17.5 fantasy points against the Cyclones, who have allowed 231.3 yards through the air per game this season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bo Jackson Looks to Keep it Rolling
Ohio State running back Bo Jackson is coming off a solid game in the Buckeyes' defeat at the hands of USC this past Saturday. Jackson finished with 153 total yards while touching the ball 23 times. He will look to find the end zone this week as Ohio State takes on Oregon in Week 10. The Ducks' defense has allowed 133.8 yards rushing per game, which is middle of the pack. Against Northwestern on Oct. 31, Oregon allowed a whopping 175 yards rushing on 4.9 yards per carry. Jackson is RotoBaller's 25th-ranked running back and is projected to score 11.9 fantasy points against Oregon.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cam Cook Goes Up Against Stout Run D in Week 10
West Virginia running back Cam Cook will look to build on a productive effort against TCU as the Mountaineers go up against Texas Tech on Saturday. Cook recorded 103 total yards and a touchdown on 19 touches last week against the Horned Frogs and now looks ahead to a matchup with the Red Raiders, who have limited their opponents to just 94.9 yards rushing per game this season. Cook is RotoBaller's 11th-ranked running back and is projected to score 16.7 fantasy points against Texas Tech. Against Arizona on Oct. 31, the Red Raiders limited the Wildcats to just 12 yards rushing on 30 attempts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dilin Jones Has Tall Task Ahead
LSU running back Dilin Jones is coming off a solid performance against Auburn on Oct. 24 and is RotoBaller's 17th-ranked running back in Week 10. In the win over Auburn, Jones finished with 91 yards rushing and a touchdown on 21 carries while also securing four receptions for 27 yards. He is hoping to follow up his productive effort against the Tigers with another notable outing, this time against a tough Alabama run defense that has limited its opponents to just 108 yards rushing per game. In its last game, a 31-20 win over Texas A&M on Oct. 24, the Crimson Tide allowed the Aggies to rush for 115 yards on 40 carries, a slim average of just 2.9 yards per carry.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Drew Mestemaker the Top Dog at Quarterback Position
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker is RotoBaller's top-ranked quarterback as the Cowboys prepare to play Kansas State on Saturday. Mestemaker is projected to score 31.4 fantasy points against the Wildcats. The Cowboys gunslinger was phenomenal his last time out, recording 323 yards passing on 27 of 42 completions, throwing five touchdowns along with one interception. Kansas State's defense has been mighty stingy this season, particularly against the pass, having allowed a slim average of 151.9 yards through the air per game. That is the seventh-best mark in the country. In a loss to Colorado on Halloween, Kansas State limited the Buffaloes' Isaac Wilson to 14 of 21 completions for 185 yards and a touchdown.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
