Our weekly digest of everything fantasy college football. Facts don't lie and The Drill is full of 'em. Projections for the weekend of Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Stats through last season:


Louisville, QB
Comment: New Lousiville coach Steve Kragthorpe has a gold mine of options in his high potent offensive machine. Kragthorpe and new offensive coordinator Charlie Stubbs have most of an offense back that averaged 37.8 points per game in 2006, including their top three pass catchers. With new screen passes and short yardage plays implemented now, a big part of last year's 35 rushing touchdowns may result from Brohm's short game. The only question mark for week one is how much of that offense will be released on Thursday opponent Murray State.

Arkansas, RB
Comment: McFadden averaged 117.6 yards per game in 2006 and became the first sophomore to win the Doak Walker Award for the nation's best running back. His hat is in the Heisman ring again too, after finishing second last season. What makes him that much more of a threat is backfield mate and 1,000-yard rushing buddy Felix Jones, also a Doak Walker candidate. Receivers Marcus Monk (6-6, 220) and Robert Johnson will keep opposing defenses honest.

California, WR
Comment: Talk about a threat, Jackson caught 59 balls in 2006 for 1,060 yards and nine touchdowns, not to mention four punt returns for touchdowns. Cal's other two top targets are back as well in Robert Jordan and Lavelle Hawkins, so junior quarterback Nate Longshore will be able to wreak havoc with any weapon he chooses.

Wisconsin, TE
Comment: The junior is a big target at (6-4, 224). He set school records for receptions (61) and yards (903) last season. Wisconsin's top two quarterbacks have eight starts between them, leaving Beckum the beneficiary of many potential dump-off passes.

Louisville, K
Comment: The 2006 Lou Groza Award winner made 21-of-25 field goals and all 60 point after attempts for the Cardinals. With an explosive offense returning, he should get plenty of chances to put points on the board.

Defense
Comment: The Hokies return eight starters to that side of the ball, a side that allowed only 11 points per game (D-IA's fewest) and led the nation with 219.5 yards allowed per outing. It's arguably the best defense to roll through Blacksburg since the 1999 National Championship runner up.


Ole Miss, QB
Comment: The highly touted signal caller who once started for Tennessee and was named Ole Miss' 2006 starter before he even arrived on campus last season is now a second-teamer behind fellow transfer Seth Adams. Schaeffer even worked out with wide receivers during camp.

Georgia Tech, RB
Comment: The Jackets travel to Notre Dame to open the season Saturday. Last year's game ended in a 14-10 Irish win and not a whole lot of offense should be expected in this one either.

Oregon State, WR
Comment: Penciled in as the Beavers' No. 1 split end, Strougher took a leave of absence after attending an Aug. 7 practice. The senior recently lost two family members, reportedly his reason for the leave. He did show up for an Aug. 25 practice, but may need more time before jumping completely back in.

Notre Dame, TE
Comment: Picked by many as the best tight end in college football, Carlson should be considered in the same boat as Choice. Notre Dame will be breaking in a new signal caller, so things may be slow and low scoring at least for week one in South Bend.

Florida State, K
Comment: The senior converted 72 percent of his field goals and could be pushed out of the job by junior Graham Gano.

Defense
Comment: The Boilermakers finished the season ranked 114th nationally in total defense. Now the leader of the porous group, defensive end Anthony Spencer is playing on Sundays. Purdue has a fairly easy early schedule, including week one at Todelo, but still shouldn't be giving up 415.7 yards per game.


Southern California, QB
Comment: USC put up 50 points in the opener against a quality Arkansas team last season. Pete Carroll likes to start fast and Booty will profit from it.

Penn State, QB
Comment: Morelli has a great arm that wasn't tested last season. A conservative passing game saw only eight interceptions, but netted only 11 touchdowns. With three of the best receivers in the country — juniors Deon Butler, Derrick Williams and Jordan Norwood — the Nittany Lions should put up a big number against Florida International.

Ole Miss, RB
Comment: Green-Ellis was quietly the SEC's third leading rusher, gaining an even 1,000 yards. The Rebel front should be able to get him to a weak Memphis secondary.

Wisconsin, RB
Comment: Hill shined against unranked teams last year, scoring 15 touchdowns in 10 games with 1,331 yards.

Louisville, WR
Comment: Douglas is the main target in a talented corps for Brian Brohm.

Vanderbilt, WR
Comment: Bennett had 1,146 yards as a sophomore. He should hit 100 against Richmond.

Missouri, TE
Comment: The Tigers ranked 10th in the country last season in passing. Tight ends Rucker and Chase Coffman combined for 1,149 yards on 111 receptions.

Southern Miss, TE
Comment: Nelson is the Golden Eagles leading returning receiver, with more than 500 yards. He's a big target and big-play possibility.

Oregon State, K
Comment: Groza Award winner in 2005 and semifinalist twice. Hit 4-of-6 beyond 50 yards, including 58-yarder.

Oklahoma, K
Comment: Hartley hit 19-of-20 field goals last season and should get plenty scoring opportunities against North Texas.

Defense
Comment: Of all their offensive weapons, the Tigers defense may outshine them all. Eight starters return for a defense that finished as the nation's third-best group. They gave up 12.6 points and 242.8 yards per game.

Defense
Comment: Middle linebacker James Laurinaitis has plenty of help on a deep Ohio State defense that finished 12th overall last season. The front is new but deep and Laurinaitis has a junior college All-American at the strong side backer spot. Youngstown State is no match.


Oklahoma State, QB
Comment: Georgia's defense should contain the Cowboys between the hedges.

Wake Forest, QB
Comment: Skinner is facing what should be a solid Boston College defense with nine returning starters.

Michigan, RB
Comment: It may be hard to sit one of college football's best backs, but his playing time may be limited as soon as the score gets out of control.

Notre Dame, RB
Comment: Thomas may not have a lot of running room against a tough Georgia Tech defense.

Ohio State, WR
Comment: Victim of an early cupcake, the flanker may not see a lot of time after the Buckeyes get their lead.

Clemson, WR
Comment: Kelly and the rest of the Tigers offense should be limited against Florida State.

Marshall, TE
Comment: While you're at it, bench all of the Thundering Herd against the stingy Canes.

Mississippi State, TE
Comment: Butler's good hands have earned him a little hype, but let the hype begin after their opener against LSU.

Auburn, K
Comment: The freshman gets the tough job of replacing John Vaughn. His chances in the opener may be limited against a new look Kansas State defense.

Virginia, K
Comment: It's hard to breathe in the Wyoming air, much less kick field goals.

Defense
Comment: The Illini defense is one of few bright spots, but don't risk it against a talented Mizzou offense.

Defense
Comment: Yes, the Broncos had the 11th best defense in America last season, but they're at West Virginia to open the season, the fifth best offense.


Speck is UPDATE! College Football Editor.

91 UCLA's defense gave up only 91 yards per game on the ground in 2006. Week one opponent Stanford averaged 65.1.

17 The Cal Bears lost by 17 points at Tennessee last season. They will be looking for revenge at home.

3 Colorado has won three of the last four Rocky Mountain Showdowns with Colorado State.

1 Hawaii's rank in passing and scoring to finish 2006. QB Colt Brennan should get them well started on that path home against Northern Colorado.


Oklahoma, QB
Comment: Bradford threw for 130 yards with four touchdowns in the Aug. 18 scrimmage to earn the starting nod for Oklahoma against North Texas in the season opener. Bradford broke through the three-man competition from Joey Halzle and Keith Nichol. He has every receiver back, including Malcolm Kelly, who finished seven yards shy of 1,000 last year.



vs. California secondary
Comment: Depending on how he is affected by the broken pinkie, the Tennessee quarterback will be looking to burn last season's 103rd ranked pass defense. Now the Bears are even without Lott Trophy winning cornerback Daymeion Hughes.

vs. Oregon defense
Comment: The Houston senior back averaged 10.1 yards per carry in 2006. He could have a big game against a Ducks defense whose strength lies in the secondary.

vs. Kansas defense
Comment: Quarterback LeFevour led Central Michigan to the 22nd best passing game in the nation last season with 245.9 yards per game. The Chippewas begin the season with Kansas, which claimed the worst pass defense in the country.


Tennessee, QB
Comment: Ainge is playing at California with a broken pinkie on his throwing hand.

Syracuse, RB
Comment: Potential 1,000 yard rusher expected to miss a couple of months with knee damage suffered in spring.

Alabama, NG
Comment: Nick Saban isn't saying a lot, but the starter's hand injury could require surgery and five to seven days off.

Southern California, WR
Comment: The starting wide receiver was hit going across the middle by Rey Maualuga. The suspected stinger may keep him out Saturday against Idaho.

Southern California, C
Comment: The Trojans starting center hurt his right tricep in a drill. He will have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. Spanos could miss Saturday's opener.



Saturday, 8 p.m. ET ABC-TV
A week one gift of a Top 15 matchup. Even better, it's the Saturday night game. You can go see your team play and get back in time to see the host Cal Bears shoot for revenge after an embarrassing 35-18 loss in Rocky Top in 2006. Cal quarterback Nate Longshore has no shortage of receivers and the Vols will look to burn a suspect Bears secondary. With all the potential offense, Cal's defense allowed only 19.3 points per game last season. Tennessee: 19.5.



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