It's Week 11 of the college fantasy football season and chances are this is your last opportunity to make it into the playoffs if you aren't already. Eric Froton offers some lineup help with his starts and sits for Week 11.

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Quarterback

Byrum Brown, Auburn at Mississippi State

The fleet-footed South Florida transfer is a limited passer who hasn't cleared 200 passing yards since Week 3. Luckily, Brown has cashed in at least one rushing touchdown in every game against a Power Four opponent this year and is one of the truly elite QB rushers in the nation, which is always enticing from a CFF perspective. While Brown's passing variance has led to some peaks and valleys from a weekly performance perspective, his running ability provides an explosive element that has helped Brown score 27+ points in five of nine games. He has the advantage of facing a Mississippi State team that is reeling after losing star QB Kamario Taylor and allows 33% of targets to be thrown to wide-open receivers (135th in FBS) and ranks 81st in explosive play rate allowed. Brown scored 33.4 points last week against a dreadful Arkansas defense, and should have similar results versus the Bulldogs this weekend.

JC French IV, Cincinnati at Iowa State

French has the advantage of playing behind one of the best run-blocking offensive lines in the nation that averages a superb 3.5 yards before contact (second). He has cleared the 25-point mark in three of his last four games, and should do it again versus Iowa State's defense that ranks 94th in SP+ while allowing a 100% touchdown rate in goal-to-go situations.

Isaiah Marshall, Kansas at West Virginia

Marshall missed Week 9 with an injury, but came roaring back with 34.9 points against UCF last week. He has rushed for 100+ yards in three of his last five appearances and scored 20+ points in each of those last five games. West Virginia is the runaway No. 1 defense you want to play for college fantasy purposes, which means Marshall should easily clear 20+ points for a sixth straight game.

Running Back

L.J. Phillips, Iowa vs. Purdue

When starting RB Kamari Moulton went down for the year, Xavier Williams got the first crack to be lead dog in Iowa's ill-fated 30-0 evisceration at the hands of Wisconsin. Last week against Northwestern, the Hawkeyes pivoted to featuring Phillips, who promptly tossed up 128 rushing yards and 15.2 points against a very respectable Wildcats front. He carries a good deal of momentum into this week's showdown against Purdue's 106th-rated defense that allows a 45.5% rushing success rate (116th) and 5.6 YPC (127th). Phillips should find the end zone this week and is a strong RB2/flex play despite being available in 96% of leagues.

Lee Beebe, Indiana vs. USC

Indiana starting RB Turbo Richard sustained a shoulder injury against Minnesota in Indiana's last game, but with a Week 10 bye we didn't know the extent of the damage until late Wednesday, when it was revealed that Richard will indeed miss IU's big matchup with USC this weekend. Fortunately, the last time Richard got hurt, Indiana unleashed Beebe for 24 carries, 203 yards and a touchdown for 27 points against Northwestern in Week 4. Beebe should receive 17+ touches and cash in a score against a middling USC defense that ranks 105th in marginal explosiveness and has created only seven turnovers all season (136th).

Damon Ferguson, Pitt vs. Florida State

Ferguson has been one of the most consistently productive freshman running backs in the nation despite initially working behind starter Ja'Kyrian Turner. When Turner went down with an injury that may sideline him for the remainder of the year, Ferguson took over and has excelled in the starting role, rushing 31 times for 185 yards and two touchdowns last week against Georgia Tech. He is generating a solid 3.7 YAC with 16.3% of rushes gaining 10+ yards, and has an intriguing matchup against Florida State's dismal defense that allows 5.6 YPC (124th) and 2.7 yards before contact, with their defensive front frequently blown off the ball. Ferguson should be locked in as an RB2 this week.

Jekail Middlebrook, Virginia vs. Cal

Middlebrook missed UVA's last game but has managed to recover after a Week 10 bye, according to coach Tony Elliott. He managed to record 117 yards and a touchdown against Duke in his last appearance, and all signs point to a repeat against Cal's legitimately depressing defense that ranks 133rd nationally in 20+ yard plays allowed and 127th in points per scoring opportunity (4.98).

Wide Receiver

Legend Glasker, BYU vs. Baylor

I was surprised to learn that "Legend" is Glasker's given name and not a prominent nickname like "Hollywood" Smothers, for example. His parents had decided on the name before learning the gender of their child, so boy or girl, that baby was going to be a Legend no matter what. Lo and behold, Glasker has lived up to his lofty name by creating several impressive highlight-reel plays for the Cougars and is currently the CFF WR14 despite being a true freshman. Legend leads the P4 with five receptions of 50+ yards and has recorded 10+ points in each of his last four games. He's a fine WR2/flex play against a Baylor team that is much better against the run than the pass.

Justin Bowick, Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech

When push comes to shove, and it's time to make the tough lineup calls that will dictate whether or not you make the playoffs, I find myself consistently drawn toward Big 12 players thanks to the fast-paced, defense-free ethos of many B12 programs. Oklahoma State is a strident adherent to this conference-wide policy, ranking third in SP+ offense and 66th defensively.

For his part, Bowick leads his team's WR room in routes and has scored at least 9.2 points in every single game this year, averaging a phenomenal 18.1 PPG. Texas Tech's defense is a far cry from the elite 2025 unit, allowing 25+ points in each of their last four games while ranking 117th in yards per successful play. I see no reason why Bowick won't clear 15+ points in this propane-fueled matchup that is sporting a sky-high game total of 72.5 points.

Nik McMillan, Kansas at West Virginia

McMillan has been the most consistent Jayhawk pass-catcher, scoring 13+ points in three of his last four games. West Virginia's defense is the CFF gift that keeps on giving, to the extent that I hope I am gifted numerous WVU-related items for Christmas in homage to HC Rich Rodriguez. Until then, I'll have to settle for a McMillan eruption in Morgantown this weekend.

Cooper Barkate, Miami vs. Duke

I'm sure Barkate and QB Darian Mensah bear no ill will toward their former program after being handsomely compensated to take their talents to South Beach. That being said, I'm confident the Duke transfer duo want to deliver a memorable performance. Barkate lit up Notre Dame for two touchdowns and 24.0 points last week and will be peppered with targets now that he's the No. 1 pass game option until Malachi Toney returns.

Tight End

Terrance Carter, Texas Tech at Oklahoma State

It had been touch-and-go with Carter for the early part of the year, as he worked his way back from an injury sustained Week 1 against Abilene Christian. Even after returning, Carter threw up a pair of middling performances against Arizona State and Cincinnati, where he scored 10.5 points over the two appearances. Fortunately, Carter has regained his form by generating 33.8 points in his last two contests, including a 22.1-point detonation against West Virginia (who else?) last week. While the TE position goes 12-15 players deep with some really talented players to consider starting in your lineup, Carter's upside is as high as any TE in the country against the Cowpokes.

Daunte Bacheyie, Syracuse at NC State

Bacheyie was a complete unknown entering the season, but he has proven to be a consistently involved and productive player for a perennially trailing Syracuse team that has allowed 27+ points in five of their last six appearances. While his three 15+ point boom weeks are what CFF managers are looking for, he also has a stable floor, having scored 5+ points in every game besides the goose egg he tossed up against Pitt in Week 3. I think he finds the end zone for a sixth time this season against a retooling NC State that just fired longtime HC Dave Doeren.

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Quarterback

Jayden Maiava, USC at Indiana

Maiava was more potent from a fantasy perspective last season, when he ran for 157 yards and six touchdowns, which is vital in standard four-point passing touchdown formats. However, this season, Maiava has completely stopped running, generating -71 rushing yards with two scores. His passing production has taken a hit as well, clearing 300 passing yards with 2+ touchdowns three times. The UNLV transfer has failed to reach 14 points in three of his last four games and travels across the country to take on the reigning national champs in a must-win spot to keep USC's playoff hopes alive. He's my P4 QB32 this weekend and best left on your bench until next week when USC welcomes Maryland to the Coliseum.

Malik Washington, Maryland vs. Wisconsin

It was a magnificent, one-game, streaming performance from Washington, who put up a season-high 32.3 points last week versus downtrodden Purdue. He plays Wisconsin's 13th-rated defense this week. The dream is over.

Running Back

Rodney Fields Jr., Kansas State at TCU

Kansas State has lost its last three games with QB Avery Johnson injured and has been painfully inconsistent in Collin Klein's first season at the helm. While Fields popped off for 16.4 points on 20 carries last week in a 66-28 blowout at the hands of Oklahoma State last weekend, he had scored under 10 points in three of his previous four and shares carries with incumbent starter RB Joe Jackson. It's all fun and games when you're churning out yards against one of the many pitiful Big 12 defenses, but this week Fields has to deal with TCU's pretty stout defense that held Baylor to six points, BYU to 17, Kansas to 16 and West Virginia to 24. I simply do not trust this patchwork KSU offense to mount sustained drives and score 20+ points, so I'm sitting Fields this week and am considering giving him a start in Week 13 against Iowa State.

Bo MacCormack, Boston College at Notre Dame

I have nothing but love for the hard-charging Eagles tailback who has taken the Heights by storm with 35.8 points against Georgia Tech and 20.4 last week versus Florida State. But I am exercising caution with BC traveling to play a fired-up ND coming off their big win over Miami. It's only a temporary matchup-based benching, as MacCormack should be back in your lineup next week against Syracuse.

Savion Hiter, Michigan at Oregon

Hiter logged 20 carries in Week 10 and looked ready to take the starting reins from Jordan Marshall last week against in-state rival Michigan State. Unfortunately, he received just six carries for 17 yards and a touchdown, and got passed over in favor of Bryson Kuzdzal, who converted his nine carries into 49 yards in the embarrassing 15-6 loss to the Spartans last weekend. We cannot trust any of Michigan's running backs right now, and I think you should liquidate all your Wolverine RB shares since they play UCLA next week and Ohio State to end the year.

Wide Receiver

Mario Craver, Texas A&M vs. Tennessee

A preseason top-25 wideout, Craver is a slot-heavy receiver who was banged up a few weeks ago and has not regained his form since returning. We've seen 57% of his routes within nine yards of the line of scrimmage with a 6.9-yard ADOT. This kind of usage explains his pedestrian 9.1 YPC while scoring less than five points in four out of his last five games. A&M takes on an excellent Tennessee defense that is pitching three-and-outs 42% of the time while creating 17 turnovers and ranking second in FBS in yards per dropback allowed (4.7). Throw in his accuracy-challenged quarterback, Marcel Reed, and I am confident that Craver is worth benching in Week 11.

Dallas Wilson, Florida at Kentucky

I had such high hopes for Wilson this year, and he had a promising four-game run, where he averaged 12.1 PPG. But Wilson has failed to reach 7 points in any of his last three games, with Florida's QB situation in flux. Hold off on playing him this week, but he could be in play next week versus Vandy if he shows out.

Chris Barnes, Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech

Barnes was incredibly explosive on a per-play basis last year at Wake Forest, leading to rampant optimism when he transferred to OSU under head coach Eric Morris. Unfortunately, Drew Mestemaker's roommate, Miles Coleman, has taken over the WR3 role and has accrued at least 69 receiving yards in four of his last five appearances. Looks like we will have to wait on Barnes' breakout for another year.

Tight End

Ben Brahmer, Penn State vs. Minnesota

Much was expected of Brahmer when he followed coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State this offseason after posting a solid 37 catches, 446 yards and six touchdowns for the Cyclones. The hopes for a top-10 TE campaign from Brahmer have been dashed, as he hasn't scored 8+ points in eight of nine games so far. His lone 22.4-point explosion came way back in Week 2 against lowly Temple, with Andrew Rappleyea surpassing him as the most productive Nittany Lions TE. Brahmer has devolved into waiver fodder, much to my chagrin.

Garrett Oakley, Kansas State at TCU

Oakley had a strong 2025 and was expected to be a primary weapon for KSU this year. He was on a nice roll until missing a couple of games with an illness, and upon his return was saddled with overmatched backup QB Blake Barnett, who completed just 7-of-17 passes for 106 yards with two TDs and one INT last week against Oklahoma State. Oakley reeled in just one of his four targets in that game, so I cannot trust this Kansas State pass game and, by proxy, Oakley himself.

Source: Yahoo Sports