Players gain fantasy relevance after opening college football games

College football Week 0 provided early data points for fantasy managers evaluating player roles. Stanford running back Micah Ford carried the ball 25 times for 99 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-27 win over Hawaii, emerging as a primary goal-line option. Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula totaled 155 passing yards and 110 rushing yards during a 34-8 victory against NC State. Conversely, the NC State offense struggled, with quarterback CJ Bailey limited to 84 yards and running back Duke Scott contributing only 20 rushing yards. These performances highlight potential shifts in team usage as squads move toward full conference schedules. Managers should monitor whether these workloads persist, particularly for teams facing stronger upcoming opponents.

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