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Creed Whittemore - Flashes big-play ability Whittemore had three receptions (on five targets) for 88 yards during Saturday's 27-24 victory over Colorado.
Impact Whittemore's 88 receiving yards were a career-high, continuing a recent trend of making the most of his limited opportunities. While the target volume still isn't high enough to make him a dependable fantasy starter, his explosiveness is showing as the Utes head into a marquee matchup with Houston. If the volume continues to climb, he could become a sneaky fantasy contributor down the stretch.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Wayshawn Parker - Workload reaches another level Parker tallied 23 rushes for 98 yards and gathered in all two targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 27-24 win over Colorado.
Impact Parker didn't find the end zone for the first time in three games, but his fantasy managers should be thrilled with the usage after he handled a season-high 25 touches. Even without a touchdown, Parker still piled up nearly 100 rushing yards and continued to operate as the unquestioned centerpiece of the Utes' ground game. The biggest takeaway is that Parker's workload continued to trend upward as Utah pushes deeper into Big 12 play. With back-to-back 170-yard performances preceding this outing and now a season-high touch total, Parker remains one of the safest volume-driven running backs in the conference heading into a pivotal matchup with Houston.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Byrd Ficklin - Specialty role continues Ficklin rushed for two yards on a single carry during Saturday's 27-24 victory against Colorado.
Impact Ficklin didn't attempt a pass, but he once again saw action as part of Utah's situational package, recording a rushing attempt. Ficklin has logged at least one rushing attempt in every game this season, showing Utah remains committed to finding opportunities for him even with Devon Dampier entrenched as the starter.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Devon Dampier - Keeps producing with turnovers adding up Dampier was 24-for-41 passing for 278 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 27-24 win over Colorado. He also had eight rushes for negative eight yards.
Impact Dampier has now accounted for seven total touchdowns over the last two weeks, but he also committed two turnovers for the second consecutive game, a trend that bears watching as Utah entered the toughest stretch of its schedule. Even with the turnovers, Dampier remains one of the nation's most productive fantasy quarterbacks thanks to his ability to generate points through both the air and on the ground. That versatility will be put to the test this week when undefeated Utah welcomes a surging Houston team in one of the most interesting matchups on the Big 12 slate, giving Dampier another opportunity to strengthen his case as one of the conference's premier fantasy assets.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

College Football Rankings: Historic Upset-Filled Week 7 Flips Top 25 Upside Down

FOX Sports' RJ Young shares his latest college football rankings after an upset-heavy Week 7.
OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS
College Football Rankings: Historic Upset-Filled Week 7 Flips Top 25 Upside Down

Dampier throws 3 TD passes as No. 11 Utah withstands Colorado rally for 27-24 win, improves to 6-0

Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes and No. 11 Utah withstood a Hail Mary attempt in the final seconds as the Utes held on for a 27-24 over Colorado in a game that ended ear...
OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press
How to watch Utah vs Colorado: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel The unbeaten and 11th-ranked Utah Utes (5-0) head to Boulder on Saturday night to renew the Rumble in the Rockies rivalry with the Colorado...
OCTOBER 18 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

A desperate Sunflower Showdown on deck as Kansas and Kansas State fight to save their seasons

Kansas and Kansas State are gearing up for their annual football rivalry, the Sunflower Showdown
OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Curt Cignetti Won A National Title — And Broke The Coaching Carousel In The Process

Curt Cignetti and Indiana football's national title changed college football. It also changed the way coaches are hired and what administrat...
OCTOBER 15 • FOX SPORTS
Curt Cignetti Won A National Title — And Broke The Coaching Carousel In The Process

Big 12 has two significant Top 25 matchups: BYU hosts Notre Dame and Oklahoma State is at Houston

The Big 12 has a couple of significant Top 25 matchups this weekend
OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press
Kana'i Lopes - Available against Colorado Lopes (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game at Colorado.
Impact Lopes will make his season debut after missing time due to an undisclosed injury. The tight end is expected to add depth to the position.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA Over USC? Utah Edges Out BYU? Klatt Predicts Who's More Likely to Make CFP

UCLA takes spot from USC? Does Utah edge out BYU? Joel Klatt predicts who is more likely to make the College Football Playoff.
OCTOBER 14 • FOX SPORTS
UCLA Over USC? Utah Edges Out BYU? Klatt Predicts Who's More Likely to Make CFP

Oklahoma State winning again is a Big 12 surprise as Cowboys rack up AP midseason awards

Oklahoma State has emerged as a surprise in the Big 12 under new head coach Eric Morris
OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

College football Week 7: Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU among six Top 25 matchups

Week 7 of the college football season stacks up to be the best so far with one top-five matchup, one top-10 matchup and four other games pitting teams in The Associated Press Top 2...
OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Top-10 CFB Showstoppers From Week 6: Georgia's Offensive Line Shines vs. Alabama

Geoff Schwartz breaks down his 10 stars from Week 6 of the college football season.
OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS
Top-10 CFB Showstoppers From Week 6: Georgia's Offensive Line Shines vs. Alabama
A shake up in Joel Klatt's new Top 10 — do you agree?

A shake up in Joel Klatt's new Top 10 — do you agree?
OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 2026 College Football Top 10 — Week 7

The former No. 1 has gone down. Who does 'The Bear' have in the top spot this week? See Chris Fallica's latest CFB rankings.
OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 2026 College Football Top 10 — Week 7

2026 College Football Rankings: Georgia Stays At The Top, Texas Tumbles

Now that six weeks of college football are in the books, here are Klatt’s 10 best teams in the country.
OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS
2026 College Football Rankings: Georgia Stays At The Top, Texas Tumbles
Semi Taulanga - Makes his first opportunity count Taulanga hauled in their only target for one yard and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-24 victory versus Kansas.
Impact Taulanga entered the Kansas game without a target this season, but he made his first chance count by hauling in a touchdown at the goal line. The score was especially notable given his limited offensive profile, as he recorded just two catches for three yards on two targets during the 2025 season. While the score is unlikely to signal a major fantasy role moving forward, it was a memorable moment for the reserve tight end.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Bennee - Continues to beat the volume Bennee reeled in all two targets for 11 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-24 win versus Kansas.
Impact Bennee found the end zone again, hauling in his third touchdown of the season despite averaging just 2.6 targets per game. The modest volume limits his weekly floor, but Bennee continues to make the most of his opportunities in a high-powered Utah offense and has emerged as one of Devon Dampier's favorite red-zone targets. For fantasy managers, Bennee is proving that efficiency can sometimes outweigh volume at the tight end position. As long as Utah keeps creating scoring chances at this rate, he'll remain a touchdown-dependent option with the ability to deliver starter-worthy weeks on just a handful of targets.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Creed Whittemore - Opportunities are trending up Whittemore totaled four receptions (on six targets) for 34 yards during Saturday's 41-24 win over Kansas.
Impact Whittemore hasn't turned his opportunities into major fantasy production yet, but the usage is becoming notable. He has now seen six targets in two of Utah's last three games, suggesting the coaching staff is making a conscious effort to keep him involved as the Utes continue their undefeated run.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Braden Pegan - Continues as volume leader Pegan totaled seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 72 yards during Saturday's 41-24 win versus Kansas.
Impact Pegan continued his role as the focal point of Utah's passing attack, drawing a team-high 10 targets against Kansas. No other Utah receiver has seen more volume in a game this season, and that workload is a sign for fantasy managers looking for dependable opportunities in an offense loaded with playmakers.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Ricky Johnson - Makes the most of limited chances Johnson hauled in all five targets for 104 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-24 win versus Kansas.
Impact Johnson delivered his first 100-yard receiving game of the season. What's especially impressive is that Johnson reached the century mark despite continuing to work with modest target volume, as he has yet to see more than five targets in a game this year, highlighting just how explosive he can be when the ball comes his way.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Wayshawn Parker - Changes game in a single touch Parker accrued 16 rushes for 171 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 41-24 win versus Kansas.
Impact Parker showcased that few players in the Big 12 are more dangerous with the ball in their hands. Parker broke off a devastating 90-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter that slammed the door on any hopes of a Kansas comeback. What makes Parker so valuable for fantasy managers is that he doesn't need massive volume to produce elite numbers. He has now topped 170 rushing yards in back-to-back games and continues to look like Utah's most explosive offensive weapon, capable of turning an ordinary carry into a touchdown from anywhere on the field. As long as the Utes keep feeding him consistent touches, Parker carriers one of the highest weekly ceilings among running backs in the conference.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Byrd Ficklin - Remains part of the gameplan Ficklin was 1-for-1 passing for 20 yards during Saturday's 41-24 win versus Kansas. He also had five rushes for 31 yards.
Impact Ficklin once again carved out a small package of snaps, contributing both as a runner and passer. His continued involvement in competitive games suggests Utah values his versatility, though his fantasy appeal remains limited as long as Devon Dampier is healthy and playing at an All-Big 12 level.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
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