Big news in the fantasy college football this week, as Dez Bryant's suspension will last the entire season, Taylor Potts may lose his starting job to the third-stringer, and Pac-10 (and fantasy) juggernauts USC and Oregon face off.  I didn't even mention Adam Robinson (the Big Ten's 4th-leading rusher, and beneficiary of that Iowa OL that made Shonn Greene a star) being out for the season, and likely taking one of my league's title hopes with him (Big Ten, Pac-10, Independents only eligible conferences).  Luckily, I'll be here at gatorsfirst.com guiding you all season long toward fantasy glory (which I fail to distinguish from actual glory).

I’m going to stick to guys in BCS conferences, as your league more than likely contains those conferences in some combination.  I’m also going to try stay away from telling you it’s a good matchup to play guys against FCS teams.  Use your own judgment for those plays, as some players will definitely put up stats, but will be subject to a 25% penalty.  And sometimes the backups will get a lot of time.

Quarterbacks

Seth Doege, Texas Tech (Kansas) – The latest news is that Doege is going to get the start.  If that stays the same for Saturday, you definitely want him in the lineup.  This game could go over 100 total points, and starting a Mike Leach QB is always a good idea.

Ryan Mallett, Arkansas (Eastern Michigan) – He’s owned in 53% of leagues.  If you own him, you’re starting him.  If you don’t, you should pick him up and start him, depending on your starter’s matchup.

If you’re hardcore: Jeff Tuel, Washington State (Notre Dame; in San Antonio) – Do I need to give you another reason to root against Notre Dame?  He’s had some good games, and the Irish’s struggles on defense are well documented.

Running backs

Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M (Iowa State) – Totaled 41 fantasy points for his owners last week in Lubbock… this week, returns home to face a worse team.  Probably won’t repeat 41 points, but should be worth a look as he’s only owned in 12% of leagues.

Isaiah Pead, Cincinnati (@Syracuse) – While the Bearcats are typically pass-first, with the Tony Pike injury, Pead has seen increased opportunities.  I look for him to carry the load again as either the inexperience Zach Collaros will start, or Tony Pike will be eased back in (I’m betting on the former).

If you’re hardcore: Jermil Martin, Ohio State (New Mexico State) – Brandon Saine and Dan Herron are likely out this week, and Martin is my pick for his better yards per carry numbers between he and Jordan Hall last week.  If this were a Big Ten opponent, I’d stay away or just stash him on my bench, but as it stands this could be a fantastic opportunity for the freshman.

Wide Receivers

Joe Adams, Arkansas (Eastern Michigan) – He’s averaging 9 points per game this season, and this opponent means he’ll get an opportunity to do better than that.

Uzoma Nwachukwu, Texas A&M (Iowa State) – This makes 3 weeks in a row I’ve recommended him, but the matchup is tough to argue, and I love the fact that his 7 points last week seemed like a disappointment.  Also, I just like to give my spelling skills a workout. Still only owned in 29% of leagues, and it’s not like there are a bunch of juggernaut defenses on the conference schedule.

DeVier Posey, Ohio State (New Mexico State) – You saw the big plays last week, and Pryor looking somewhat competent.  Look for that confidence to build in this matchup, and for the receivers to get more looks than usual as two freshmen will likely share the rushing duties.  Posey’s a pretty well known name to college football fans, but only 43% of you in CBS leagues own him.

Terrance Toliver, LSU (Tulane) – He’s going to get in the end zone this weekend.  Who are you starting at your 3^rd WR position?

If you’re hardcore: Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Iowa (Indiana) – I just like recommending people with 3 names.  Maybe I should write about the fantasy WNBA.  Seriously, I think the Adam Robinson injury means more passes, either because Iowa falls behind breaking in a new back, or because the coaches go to a known commodity.  Either way, I’m feeling this one.

Tight Ends

Michael Palmer, Clemson (Coastal Carolina) – I hate recommending the 25% FCS penalty, but TE is a very tough position to predict, and most guys with a  pulse have been snatched up.  Back-to-back double-digit fantasy point games means Palmer has my attention, however.

If you’re hardcore: Joe Halahuni, Oregon State (UCLA) – If you break out against USC (12 fantasy points), there’s a place for you on someone’s fantasy roster.  Especially because TE is dreadful this season, for a variety of reasons.

Defense / Special Teams

LSU (Tulane) – They may not be available in your league, but they are in 45% of CBS leagues.  This is a good time to use them, as they have the ability to get you TDs in addition to all those other defensive stats.  Three of the next four are against Bama, Ole Miss, and Arkansas… but you should be playing defenses week-to-week anyways.

Navy (Temple) – The Midshipmen have been a serviceable fantasy defense in many leagues, especially because even leagues with few options often throw in the independents.  Temple is no offensive juggernaut.  I’m making this play in a league where my alternative was using UCLA against the Brother Rodgers in Corvallis.

If you’re hardcore: Arkansas (Eastern Michigan) – The Razorbacks have scored 12 fantasy points or more only twice this season.  Five of their last six weeks (including the Florida game, where you’re thinking they may have been decent) have been :2, 2 , 4, 4, 6.  But Eastern Michigan is really bad.  Does it make you feel better to know that I made this move, in a startling effort to follow my own advice (my picks here have been better than my actual rosters far too often).