Fantasy college football is nothing like that other game. You know, the one played on Sundays. The college game is for the hard core.

And unlike that other game, so many players are capable of putting up astronomical numbers that looking at the matchups is more important than ever. That said, there are a handful of stars worth owning. None of them are running backs.

Considering that most formats allow for one point per 15 yards passing and six points for each touchdown pass, quarterbacks are the stat kings of college fantasy football. Here's the rub: Six of the top seven college quarterbacks (by rating) from a year ago are gone, which makes the task of projecting that much tougher.

Don't worry. UPDATE! has you covered. We assembled a list of the top returning players. No freshmen make the list. And no tight ends, kickers or defenses crack the Top 50. Remember, this isn't a list of the best players in the game. Just the best fantasy players. Here's our Top 50:

Hawaii, QB
Comment: Flirted with turning pro, but opted to stay for his senior year. Brennan is a Heisman candidate after completing 73 percent of his passes for a whopping 5549 yards and 58 TDs to just 12 INTs. Those stats yielded an off the charts 186 rating and makes Brennan an obvious choice as the top pick in fantasy drafts. Aloha!

New Mexico State, QB
Comment: A projected first-round NFL Draft pick means this guy is a scout favorite. The senior completed 70 percent of his passes for 4,619 yards with 34 TDs and 9 INTs. That makes him a fantasy fav, too. Draft him high.

Texas Tech, QB
Comment: Junior completed 67 percent of his passes for 4,555 yards with 38 TDs and 11 INTs in his first full season.

California, QB
Comment: Highly-touted junior is poised to do even more after completing 61 percent of passes for 3,021 yards with 24 TDs and 13 INTs.

Louisville, QB
Comment: Surprisingly low touchdown total. Brohm completed 63 percent of passes for 3,049 yards with 16 TDs to 5 INTs in 11 games. Expect a spike in TDs.

Texas, QB
Comment: A true stud. McCoy isn't Vince Young, but he's already a better passer. He completed 68 percent of his passes for 2,570 yards with 29 TDs and 7 INTs.

Rutgers, RB
Comment: No longer a punch line, Rice put punch into the Rutgers' offense. The Heisman candidate rushed for 1,794 yards (5.4 YPC) and 20 TDs. He'll do it again.

West Virginia, RB
Comment: Offensive guru Rich Rodriguez will find a way to squeeze even more out of the hard-running Slaton. The back rushed for 1,744 yards (7.0 YPC) and 16 TDs.

Virginia Tech, RB
Comment: Ankle injury should be history. And Ore could be poised for a memorable season. The Hokies will be riding a sentimental wave of emotion all season. That means Ore can top last season when he ran for 1,137 yards (4.7 YPC) and 16 TDs.

Boise State, RB
Comment: Junior back rushed for 1,714 yards (6.2 yards / carry) and 25 TDs and scored an unforgettable two-point conversion to beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. Oh, he also proposed to a cheerleader after the winning score. Talk about clutch.

West Virginia, QB
Comment: The nation's top rushing QB with 1,219 yards (7.4 YPC) and 18 TDs. Did we mention White also completed 66 percent of his passes for 1655 yards with 13 TDs and 7 INTs? If you want to load up on rushing stats, then grab White early.

New Mexico State, WR
Comment: Williams averaged a remarkable 117.92 yards a game a year ago, finishing with 1,415 yards and 12 TDs. Strong-armed Chase Holbrook is back, making the duo a lock for big things.

Arizona State, RB
Comment: The Sun Devils have the potential to be explosive on offense. Senior Torain could benefit in the red zone. He rushed for 1,229 yards (5.5 YPC) and 7 TDs a year ago. Torain is a prime breakout candidate.

Missouri, QB
Comment: All Daniel did was complete 64 percent of passes for 3,527 yards with 28 TDs and 10 INTs. He shattered school records for yards and TDs. Will he do it again?

Wisconsin, RB
Comment: History says Hill will have a monster year. No Joe Thomas? No Matter. He can better last season's 1,569 yards (5.1 YPC) and 15 TDs.

Arkansas, RB
Comment: Heisman runner-up is a special back. The reason why McFadden isn't rated higher is because he does play in the black-and-blue SEC and he'll share carries with another talented runner in Felix Jones. Still, another 1,647 yards (5.8 YPC) and 14 TDs is possible.

Hawaii, WR
Comment: Back-to-back 1,100-yard seasons and 29 career TDs. That's what this gifted junior has accomplished. Expect more of the same.

Purdue, QB
Comment: First full year as a starter was a tremendous one. He completed 59 percent of his passes for 3,985 yards with 22 TDs and 19 INTs. He ran for 6 TDs too. Possible Heisman run.

Louisville, WR
Comment: The undersized Douglas plays big. He caught 70 passes for 1,265 yards — good for 18 yards a catch — and 6 scores.

Michigan, RB
Comment: Undersized but unstoppable. Hart is perhaps the best back in the game. Rushed for 1,562 yards (4.9 YPC) and 14 TDs a year ago. Just don't expect much more playing against Big Ten foes.

Cal, WR
Comment: Exciting junior averaged 18 yards a catch and finished with 1,060 yards and 9 TDs. Those numbers set the baseline for what could be a monster 2007 season.

Oklahoma State, WR
Comment: This athletic wideout averaged 19.7 yards a catch a year ago, finishing with 1181 yards and 12 TDs. He can do more.

USC, QB
Comment: Booty continued the recent legacy of great Trojans quarterbacks. But he had help with an electric receiving corps. Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith are gone and Booty will be hard-pressed to put up bigger numbers. He completed 61 percent of passes for 3,347 yards with 29 TDs and 9 INTs a year ago.

Southern Mississippi, RB
Comment: Freshman All-American rushed for 1,388 yards (5.0 YPC) with 11 TDs. A Conference USA schedule says he'll do even better in 2007.

Central Florida, RB
Comment: Serious breakout candidate. Smith ran for 934 yards (4.5 YPC) and 7 TDs in nine games. Was the nation's second-leading true freshman rusher (1,178 yards) in 2005. He's recovered from a shoulder injury, and with 18 starters back, UCF could surprise teams.


Publisher J. Andrew grew up watching the dynastic Hurricanes dominate foes in the Orange Bowl.

Southern Methodist, QB
Comment: The redshirt-sophomore completed 67 percent of passes for 2,047 yards with 26 TDs and 6 INTs in first year at the helm.

Oklahoma State, QB
Comment: Rising sophomore completed 55 percent of his passes for 2,266 yards with 24 TDs and 11 INTs a year ago to jump-start what was a middling Big 12 offense. Reid might be a risky pick.

South Florida, QB
Comment: Big East Rookie of the Year is a dual threat. He completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,576 yards and 15 TDs to 14 INTs. Grothe also ran for 622 yards and 9 TDs. Expect even more production.

Western Michigan, RB
Comment: His entire line is back, which means Bonds should improve upon last season's 1,082-yard 7-TD effort.

Kentucky, QB
Comment: The senior completed 63 percent of his passes for 3,515 yards with 31 TDs to 7 INTs.

Rice, WR
Comment: With TD catches in 15 straight games, Dillard is just three more games away from tying the NCAA Division I record. He went for 1,247 yards and 21 TDs a year ago. Dillard is legit, but don’t expect the same production.

Hawaii, WR
Comment: Rivers can be explosive. He had 1,178 yards and 10 TDs a year ago. He’s also closing in on several school records. Nab him early.

Central Michigan, QB
Comment: Enjoyed a monster freshman season. Completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,031 yards 26 TDs and 10 INTs.

Arizona State, QB
Comment: Followed up strong freshman year with sophomore slide. But QB guru Dennis Erickson takes over as coach. So expect Carpenter to rebound from a year ago when he completed 55 percent of his passes for 2,523 yards with 23 TDs and 14 INTs. A sleeper candidate.

Ohio, RB
Comment: McRae ripped through MAC foes and piled up 1,252 yards and 15 TDs a year ago. As a result, Ohio went bowling for the first time since 1968.

USC, WR
Comment: After sitting behind Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett, the 6-4 Ausberry will team with Patrick Turner as the next generation of talent. Ausberry might get more looks in the red zone because of his size.

Tennessee, QB
Comment: Buyer beware! The senior had surgery to remove cartilage in his knee this spring. He's expect to be ready for the season, but will he replicate last season when he completed 67 percent of his passes for 2,989 yards and 19 TDs to 9 INTs? Ainge is a solid pick if healthy, but the SEC can be unforgiving.

Clemson, RB
Comment: Can Davis replicate his end zone crashing success from 2006? He rushed for 1,187 yards (5.9 YPC) and added 17 TDs. Nothing is guaranteed in the ACC, and UPDATE! Doesn’t see another 17-score season in the cards.

Michigan, QB
Comment: Four-year starter is one of the most prolific passers in Big 10 history. He completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,508 yards and 22 TDs to 8 INTs last year. Henne has weapons at wideout and Michael Hart to carry the load. A solid pick.

Minnesota, RB
Comment: Senior ran for 1,272 yards (5.1 YPC) and 10 TDs in bruising Big 10. Enough said!

Oregon State, RB
Comment: Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons make him a safe pick. Bernard ran for 1,307 yards (4.4 YPC) and 12 TDs a year ago. Breaking a new QB could hurt the average.

Texas A&M, QB
Comment: Hey, he beat Texas. McGee completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,295 yards with 12 TDs and 2 INTs. He also rushed for 666 yards and 4 scores. He'll be tough to stop this fall.

Georgia Tech, RB
Comment: Breakout junior season saw him run over the likes of Miami, VaTech, Georgia and West Virginia, racking up 1,473 yards (5.0 YPC) and 12 TDs. But a new QB and the loss of deep threat Calvin Johnson might allow defenses to zone in on Choice in 2007. Potential bust.

Tulane, RB
Comment: Big bruiser ran for 859 yards (5.3 YPC) and 8 TDs in nine games. He's also a threat to catch the ball. Hmm.

Washington State, QB
Comment: Threw for 2,890 yards in back-to-back seasons, adding 19 TDs to 10 INTs a year ago. Now a senior, Brink could put it all together in the pass-happy Pac 10.

New Mexico, RB
Comment: Big, physical back rushed for 1,234 yards (4.9 YPC) and 7 TDs. If he can find the end zone more consistently, then Ferguson would make a good fantasy option.

Vanderbilt, WR
Comment: Bennett is a big target that hauled in 82 balls for 1,146 yards and 6 TDs a year ago. Considering he caught 9 TDs as a freshman, a spike in the number of scoring opportunities wouldn’t surprise.

Louisiana-Lafayette, RB
Comment: Back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher gives this pick credibility. Rushed for 1,197 yards (5.4 YPC) with 10 TDs a year ago.

Toledo, RB
Comment: Holy Toledo! Parmele rushed for 1,131 yards (5.5 YPC) and 8 TDs a year ago.

Tulsa, QB
Comment: Newly-installed, hurry-up offense could see Smith's numbers balloon from last season's 67 percent completion rate and 2,727 passing yards with 15 TDs to 9 INTs.