CFB DFS Picks, Projections, Lineups & Stacks For 10/19: Saturday Playbook

Hitting Week 8 of the college football season, it's the perfect moment to jump back into the daily fantasy scene with fresh enthusiasm for CFB DFS picks. With some key matchups coming up, there are plenty of chances to take advantage of players who are really stepping up. 

At this point, we've collected enough stats to spot reliable performers and possible breakout stars, so nailing our picks this week is super important.

*Our expert Week 8 CFB Best Bets are also just one click away!

CFB DFS Picks, Daily Fantasy Playbook & Schedule: October 19th

Now that Week 7 is behind us, it’s a great moment to refocus and tweak our strategies for Week 8 CFB DFS picks. 

October 19th is packed with exciting matchups that are sure to deliver some big plays and solid DFS opportunities. Let’s jump into the Week 8 CFB DFS projections and continue riding the wave of this season’s success!

CFB DFS Lineups: Quarterbacks

Cam Ward, Miami Hurricanes

I could just leave his name up here with no write-up and it would probably still suffice. Ward’s worst game of the season was in Week 1 when he only put up 32.7 fantasy points. He’s a lineup lock every week, but against an absolutely dreadful Louisville pass defense? I’ll take that every day and twice on Sundays.

Cade Klubnik, Clemson Tigers

Another guy whose worst performance of the season came in Week 1, Klubnik has flown a bit under the radar with just how consistent he’s been from a CFB DFS picks perspective. He’s now logged 30.4 fantasy points in 3 of his last 4 starts and gets a nice, juicy matchup against UVA this week. The whole Clemson offense seems to really be clicking right now.

Kurtis Rourke, Indiana Hoosiers

I could go with the usual Riley Leonard value pick here, and he's certainly still in play, but how about someone even cheaper? This Indiana team has come out of nowhere to be a really good squad with Rourke, an Ohio transfer, leading the way. Since Week 2, he’s amassed between 26-32 fantasy points in each start and faces a Nebraska defense this week allowing 28 PPG.

CFB DFS Lineups: Running Backs

Dylan Sampson, Tennessee Volunteers

Sampson has now finished 3 separate outings this season with 3 touchdowns, giving him a total of 15 on the year. This dude is a monster no matter who he’s up against – even Alabama. Plus, this isn’t necessarily the typical ‘Bama defense that we’re accustomed to seeing. Expect another monster day on the ground for Sampson.

Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech Red Raiders

He came into the season as one of the country’s best pure runners and Brooks hasn’t disappointed one bit. The yardage had been there, but now, though, the touchdowns are starting to follow as he has 5 in his last 2 games. This is another back who doesn’t necessarily have the greatest matchup this week, but it's another back where that doesn’t matter.

Isaac Brown, Louisville Cardinals

Love this cheaper play here as Brown continues to impress filling in for a banged-up Cardinals running back room. It’s safe to say that he’s firmly atop the team’s depth chart after the past 3 weeks, where he's accumulated either 145+ total yards or a touchdown each game. His fantasy points in those matchups are as follows: 19.5, 24.1, 30.7. Trending upward, that’s for sure.

Jarquez Hunter, Auburn Tigers

Value is the name of the game for CFB DFS picks and that’s exactly what Hunter provides this week. He’s the clear workhorse in this backfield with 12+ carries in every game aside from Week 1 and has made the most of his opportunities. He hasn’t gotten into the endzone as much as you’d like, but this week, against a vulnerable Missouri run defense, he’s got a good shot.

CFB DFS Lineups: Wide Receivers

Travis Hunter, Colorado Buffaloes

Travis Hunter is Travis Hunter, and when he’s available, you want him in your lineup. The problem is that he was mainly unavailable last week after exiting with an injury, spoiling lineups everywhere. He’s reportedly good to go for this week, and if that’s the case, he’s a top option, but be cautious. It wouldn’t be crazy if they played it safe with the generational athlete.

Luther Burden III, Missouri Tigers

How about another banged-up wideout, eh? Except Burden III isn’t really banged up, it seems. He was on the injury report last week for the same reason (undisclosed) and had 5 catches for 59 yards and adding a couple of carries for 68 yards and a touchdown. This Tigers offense hasn’t been great, but a meeting with a below-average Auburn unit is just what they needed.

Malachi Fields, Virginia Cavaliers

When looking at CFB DFS projections, the value we’re getting on Fields seems a bit wild. He’s averaging almost 20 fantasy points per game and will face a Clemson pass defense that has been underwhelming thus far. He recorded a monster 19 targets last weekend and, with the Cavaliers figuring to be trailing for much of this one, could easily hit double digits once again.

Pat Bryant, Illinois Fighting Illini

When Bryant scores a touchdown, he puts up at least 23 fantasy points. When he doesn’t, he hasn’t hit more than 10. Fortunately for him, he’s got a solid shot at finding paydirt against a worse-than-expected Michigan pass defense. More of a shot in the dark here, but with him having three 2+ touchdown games already this season, it could pay off big.

Elijah Sarrat, Indiana Hoosiers

Sarrat appears to be Rourke’s go-to guy in this Hoosiers offense, snagging 7 catches for 125+ yards in back-to-back weeks. He didn’t even record a touchdown in Week 7 and still managed to score 23.5 fantasy points, proving that’s not all it takes for him to produce. In fact, I’d even expect some positive touchdown regression for him as we enter the back half of the campaign.

Core CFB DFS Lineup Picks: QBs, RBs & WRs

Quarterbacks

• Cam Ward, Miami Hurricanes
• Cade Klubnik, Clemson Tigers
• Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes
• Riley Leonard, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
• Kurtis Rourke, Indiana Hoosiers

Running Backs

• Dylan Sampson, Tennessee Volunteers
• Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech Red Raiders
• Jamal Haynes, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
• Isaac Brown, Louisville Cardinals
• Donovan Edwards, Michigan Wolverines
• Jarquez Hunter, Auburn Tigers
• Micah Welch, Colorado Buffaloes

Wide Receivers

• Travis Hunter, Colorado Buffaloes
• Xavier Restrepo, Miami Hurricanes
• Luther Burden III, Missouri Tigers
• Malachi Fields, Virginia Cavaliers
• Pat Bryant, Illinois Fighting Illini
• Antonio Williams, Clemson Tigers
• Elijah Sarratt, Indiana Hoosiers
• Josh Cameron, Baylor Bears

College Football DFS Player Pool: Saturday, 10/19