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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
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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. 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
Michael Hawkins Riding Wave of Momentum
West Virginia quarterback Michael Hawkins has been red-hot and is RotoBaller's third-ranked quarterback entering Week 10 action. Hawkins is coming off a three-touchdown performance in a win over TCU on Saturday, which included 87 yards rushing and two rushing scores. He added 79 yards through the air and a touchdown passing, along with an interception. Hawkins has now scored eight touchdowns over the past two games and is projected to score 28.6 fantasy points as the Mountaineers square off with Texas Tech on Saturday. The Red Raiders have allowed a whopping 285 yards passing per game this season, which is fourth-worst in the country.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Hollywood Smothers Out for the Season with Knee, Shoulder Injuries
Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (knee/shoulder) will miss the rest of the 2026 season, according to On3's Pete Nakos. He got in six games this season, but was limited to 69 rushing attempts and 10 receptions. Smothers had 283 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while adding 79 yards and a score as a pass catcher. He ranks third on the team in rushing attempts right now, behind running back Raleek Brown and quarterback Arch Manning. Derrek Cooper and Michael Terry III have the next most rushing attempts, and could pick up the slack with Smothers now out for the remainder of the season. He can be dropped in all redraft fantasy formats.
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Keelon Russell Faces Tough Matchup Against LSU
The last time Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell took the field, he performed exceptionally well in a 31-20 win over Texas A&M on Oct. 24. During the Crimson Tide victory, Russell recorded 311 yards passing and three touchdowns, along with an interception, while powering an explosive offensive effort. He faces a tough matchup in Week 10, when the Tide take on the 14th-ranked pass defense in the country in the LSU Tigers. The Tigers have limited their opponents to 172.8 yards per game and held Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown to just 160 yards passing and without a touchdown, while he was sacked seven times on Oct 24. Russell has scored five touchdowns rushing this season, so he is a threat to use his legs. Brown found the end zone via the ground game for Auburn last week against LSU.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Terrance Carter Jr. Eyes Big Fantasy Outing in Week 10
Texas Tech tight end Terrance Carter Jr. hasn't delivered very consistently this season, but he's set up well in his Week 10 matchup against West Virginia. The Mountaineers are allowing 483.9 total yards and 32.3 points per game so far this season. Carter has 193 receiving yards and two touchdowns over 20 receptions in his six games played so far. He's also gotten five rushing attempts, gaining 27 yards and scoring one more time. Carter scored in Week 9 against Arizona, but his 42 receiving yards in that contest were the second-most he's posted in a game so far. His Week 10 matchup is favorable enough to overlook some inconsistent fantasy outings and expect bigger things from him.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Chas Nimrod Set Up to Succeed in Favorable Week 10 Matchup
Auburn wide receiver Chas Nimrod has produced some solid fantasy performances this season, and another could be coming in Week 10 in a favorable matchup against Arkansas. The Razorbacks are giving up 361.8 total yards and 27.6 points per game so far this season. Nimrod has 402 receiving yards and four touchdowns across 37 receptions in his eight games played so far. He had 62 yards and a score across four receptions against Ole Miss in Week 9, but went for just seven yards on two grabs against LSU in Week 8. The favorable matchup in Week 10 gives Nimrod a solid outlook and makes him worth starting in a lot of fantasy leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Willie Rodriguez Looking to Deliver in Tough Week 10 Test
Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez has been a pretty solid fantasy option this season, but a tough Week 10 test awaits him. He'll be going up against Tennessee, which allows just 288.4 total yards and 16.3 points per game so far this season. Rodriguez has 39 receptions for 324 yards and three touchdowns over eight games so far, plus has six rushing yards and another score on four attempts. He has at least five receptions in four straight games, and he's tallied three total touchdowns over that span as well. Rodriguez is a pretty solid fantasy starting option for Week 10, especially at a position where consistency is hard to find.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Junior Sherrill Primed for Success in Week 10
Vanderbilt wide receiver Junior Sherrill is set up to succeed in Week 10 against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are allowing 378 total yards and 28.1 points per game, so the matchup is pretty favorable for Sherrill. The wide receiver has 706 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 49 receptions over eight games this season. Sherrill has eight catches in back-to-back games, and has at least 55 receiving yards in every contest so far. Between the matchup and his production on the field, Sherrill is a very solid fantasy option for Week 10. Fantasy owners can confidently start him in all formats.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Luke Reynolds Eyes Another Big Outing in Week 10
Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds is coming off a big fantasy showing and will look to keep delivering in his team's Week 10 test against SMU. Reynolds had 44 receiving yards and two touchdowns across seven receptions against Clemson in his last game in Week 8. He is now up to 493 yards and six touchdowns on 50 catches over eight games this season. SMU will be a stiffer test for Reynolds, as the Mustangs are surrendering just 307.6 total yards per game, and just 181.8 of that is through the air. SMU allows 22.3 points per game as well. Reynolds is still a fantasy starting option in all leagues despite some up-and-down showings this season and a so-so matchup this weekend.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Umari Hatcher Looks to Keep Delivering in Week 10
Syracuse wide receiver Umari Hatcher has put together a pretty strong season, and he will look to keep things rolling in his team's Week 10 showing against Clemson. Hatcher has 952 receiving yards and eight touchdowns across 60 receptions, plus has two rushes for 39 more yards. He has at least six receptions in all but two games, and has been at or over 58 yards in every contest. Hatcher went for 65 yards on six receptions against SMU in Week 9. Clemson is a so-so matchup, allowing 329.3 total yards and 21.6 points per game this season. Hatcher remains a solid starting option in all leagues as a result of what he's produced when on the field this season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Brysen Wright Commits to Miami
Miami has landed the commitment of five-star wide receiver Brysen Wright, who will join the team next season. Wright was initially the top receiver in the 2028 class, but has reclassified to 2027 and is ranked as the No. 33 overall player in next year's class. Standing 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Wright has showcased electric playmaking ability at Mandarin High School, and is constantly making highlight-worthy plays. A receiving corps featuring him and Malachi Toney will certainly draw the attention of a high-caliber quarterback in the transfer portal next season.
Source: 247 Sports
Source: 247 Sports
LJ Martin Trending to Return Against Utah
BYU star running back LJ Martin (ankle) is listed as questionable, but is expected to dress for the Utah game on Saturday. Martin suffered the ankle injury in the October 3 win over TCU, and has missed the past four games with the injury. If he does indeed suit up, he is not expected to be 100% and will likely play in a limited capacity. Regardless, Martin's return will provide a spark to BYU's offense, as the Cougars' leading rusher has been quarterback Bear Bachmeier over the past four weeks. Martin has run for 344 yards and three touchdowns through four games, with a very early exit in the TCU game.
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
