The long wait is over, as we had actual games to enjoy during college football's opening weekend! Accordingly, we've uncovered several CFF-relevant data points that can help any managers who still haven't drafted, as well as provide valuable waiver wire options for those who have. Here is what we learned in a College Fantasy Football context from this weekend's games.
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Stanford RB Micah Ford delivered a promising performance against Timmy Chang's run n' shoot Hawaii, converting 25 carries into 99 yards and three touchdowns for a weekend-leading 28.5 half-PPR fantasy points in the Cardinal's 37-27 victory. The workload was especially encouraging, as Ford accounted for 25 of Stanford's 37 rushing attempts while punching in all three of the Cardinal's rushing touchdowns. Most importantly for CFF purposes, Ford repeatedly received the call near the goal line, scoring three times from two yards out, including the go-ahead touchdown with 1:41 remaining.
If Stanford continues to ply Ford with 68% of their rushing attempts while sprinkling three targets per game, he is going to be CFF relevant regardless of what happens to Stanford when they are playing superior P4 programs. However, Hawaii is Stanford's second-easiest opponent from a CFF perspective, outside of FCS Elon, so Ford just burned what could be his best fantasy performance of the year on Week 0. The Cardinal face ACC juggernaut Miami this week, followed by a bye and also have the unfortunate distinction of facing Notre Dame as their other non-conference opponent. Ford is well worth a waiver pickup in all Yahoo Standard Leagues if available, but be realistic about his overall potential once he hits conference play.
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Stanford RB Micah Ford delivered a promising performance against Timmy Chang's run n' shoot Hawaii, converting 25 carries into 99 yards and three touchdowns for a weekend-leading 28.5 half-PPR fantasy points in the Cardinal's 37-27 victory. The workload was especially encouraging, as Ford accounted for 25 of Stanford's 37 rushing attempts while punching in all three of the Cardinal's rushing touchdowns. Most importantly for CFF purposes, Ford repeatedly received the call near the goal line, scoring three times from two yards out, including the go-ahead touchdown with 1:41 remaining.
If Stanford continues to ply Ford with 68% of their rushing attempts while sprinkling three targets per game, he is going to be CFF relevant regardless of what happens to Stanford when they are playing superior P4 programs. However, Hawaii is Stanford's second-easiest opponent from a CFF perspective, outside of FCS Elon, so Ford just burned what could be his best fantasy performance of the year on Week 0. The Cardinal face ACC juggernaut Miami this week, followed by a bye and also have the unfortunate distinction of facing Notre Dame as their other non-conference opponent. Ford is well worth a waiver pickup in all Yahoo Standard Leagues if available, but be realistic about his overall potential once he hits conference play.
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