This article is part of our DraftKings College Football series.
DraftKings gives us a two-game slate for college football on Friday night. Let's dive right into the action!
SLATE OVERVIEW
Campbell @ Wake Forest (-34) O/U: N/A
Louisiana Tech @ BYU (-24) O/U: 58.5
Although BYU's defense is enjoying a spectacular start, this game's line is a bit confusing, especially when you consider Louisiana Tech's high-flying passing game. Although both games on the slate will be blowout contests, according to Vegas, the LT/BYU should be more competitive. Wake Forest should be able to handle Campbell with little difficulty, but the status of Donavan Greene (back) will determine Sam Hartman's efficacy at quarterback.
QUARTERBACK
Luke Anthony, Louisiana Tech ($5,500) @ BYU
The transfer from Abilene Christian broke free from what appeared to be a QB-by-committee situation with Aaron Allen due to his spectacular play over two games, posting 231 yards per game with an 8:1 TD/INT ratio. BYU's offense limited their first two opponents to 10 total points, but they've yet to face a signal-caller that can mount a powerful passing attack. The Bulldogs certainly don't appear to be a suitable opponent on paper. Still, the possibility of playing behind and his superior season resume thus far makes him an excellent contrarian pick on Friday.
Sam Hartman, Wake Forest ($7,700) vs. Campbell
I expect Hartman to turn a corner after an 0-2 start. Anyone who ends up playing Clemson in the first game of the season is bound for an inauspicious beginning, but the heartbreak loss to
DraftKings gives us a two-game slate for college football on Friday night. Let's dive right into the action!
SLATE OVERVIEW
Campbell @ Wake Forest (-34) O/U: N/A
Louisiana Tech @ BYU (-24) O/U: 58.5
Although BYU's defense is enjoying a spectacular start, this game's line is a bit confusing, especially when you consider Louisiana Tech's high-flying passing game. Although both games on the slate will be blowout contests, according to Vegas, the LT/BYU should be more competitive. Wake Forest should be able to handle Campbell with little difficulty, but the status of Donavan Greene (back) will determine Sam Hartman's efficacy at quarterback.
QUARTERBACK
Luke Anthony, Louisiana Tech ($5,500) @ BYU
The transfer from Abilene Christian broke free from what appeared to be a QB-by-committee situation with Aaron Allen due to his spectacular play over two games, posting 231 yards per game with an 8:1 TD/INT ratio. BYU's offense limited their first two opponents to 10 total points, but they've yet to face a signal-caller that can mount a powerful passing attack. The Bulldogs certainly don't appear to be a suitable opponent on paper. Still, the possibility of playing behind and his superior season resume thus far makes him an excellent contrarian pick on Friday.
Sam Hartman, Wake Forest ($7,700) vs. Campbell
I expect Hartman to turn a corner after an 0-2 start. Anyone who ends up playing Clemson in the first game of the season is bound for an inauspicious beginning, but the heartbreak loss to N.C. State was likely tough to take. Hartman's potential was squelched after an injury that led to Jamie Newman's excellent 2019 campaign. The Deacons didn't mind Newman's departure through the transfer portal because they knew what kind of player they had waiting to retake the reins under center. Although Donavon Greene is ailing and Sage Surratt elected to skip the 2020 season, he's managed to discover some uncut gems at wideout (see below). Wake needs a confidence boost against an inferior team, and Campbell fits the bill.
Although a lot of the public will flock to BYU's Zach Wilson ($8,200), I think he'll entirely too popular for your GPP builds. He's perfectly suitable as a cash option, but I think he might be due for a course correction alongside a running game that could easily take over in the second half.
RUNNING BACK
Lopini Katoa, BYU ($6,900) vs. Louisiana Tech
Although Tyler Allgeier ($6,300) will enjoy an equally productive game, Katoa has the edge due to a bit more versatility as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. As the best running back options on the slate, I have no problem stacking the two Cougars, giving us the entirety of BYU's running totals.
Christian Beal-Smith, Wake Forest ($3,800) vs. Campbell
Let's pivot off of lead running back Kenneth Walker III and go with Beal-Smith, who could end up spelling Walker as the Deacons wear down Campbell. It should be a relief for Wake to finally face a weak opponent after two hard-fought games. Expect them to utilize the run, especially in the second half, as they pull away.
WIDE RECEIVER
Jaquarii Roberson, Waker Forest ($7,100) vs. Campbell
The junior wideout has distinguished himself in a passing offense that had cause to worry coming into 2020. Although the team had confidence in Sam Hartman, opt-outs and graduations left question marks about his potential targets. Roberson's filled the tole at the slot exceptionally well. He had a lukewarm start against Clemson (as one would expect), but he exhibited speed and great hands against the Wolfpack with seven catches and a touchdown.
Dax Milne, BYU ($6,400) vs. Louisiana Tech
Gunner Romney is the more popular play at wideout for the Cougars, but Milne adds a wrinkle into the offensive game as the first man up in BYU's frequently-used jet sweep. Romney's skill is well-documented, but Milne is smaller and swifter, making him more of a deep threat than a possession receiver. His salary fits well in various builds and is a great pivot off of the more popular wideout pick for BYU.
Adrian Hardy, Louisiana Tech ($5,000) @ BYU
Although I'm inclined to continue loading onto Wake or BYU's passing game, the Bulldogs will almost certainly trail for the majority of the game, and they'll need to challenge BYU's secondary if they want to make any headway. We also have to nail some budget picks to fit our elites, and I just like Louisiana Tech as the much better underdog on Friday. Hardy is Anthony's #1 target, and if I load up Anthony at the S-FLEX, we can utilize what should be a contrarian stack.