Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop, who tore through Alabama for 159 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-10 victory, is hitting the Week 8 college football DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel as a top, yet underpriced, option. He’s joined by LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, who also comes in at a surprising value despite his monster performance. If you’re building a winning lineup this week, you absolutely need to check out these guys and a few other hidden gems before the noon and evening slates kick off.
QB Steals You Can’t Miss
LSU’s Sam Leavitt is looking like an absolute steal at quarterback. The guy completed 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards and a massive four touchdowns against Mississippi State, and get this, he did it all without a single turnover. That was his *first* turnover-free game of the season. His coach, Lane Kiffin, even said, “We talked a lot this week about trusting the receivers and allowing them to go make plays.” On DraftKings and FanDuel, this QB7 costs less than QB13 Darian Mensah and ranks ahead of Trinidad Chambliss, who is FanDuel’s second-most expensive quarterback. Why pay up for QB1 Michael Hawkins Jr. when Leavitt is giving you this kind of production at a discount? LSU plays Auburn, kicking off at noon ET on ABC.
Then there’s Trinidad Chambliss, the Ole Miss signal-caller. He tossed three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score in a huge 31-3 win over Missouri. The Rebels offense was just humming, piling up 498 total yards. Ole Miss coach Pete Golding admitted, “He wasn’t perfect either, but I’m glad he’s on our side.” Chambliss, who ranks as QB10, comes in at $9,000 on the DraftKings evening slate, which is $500 less than QB12 Drew Mestemaker. The former Ferris State star gives you a higher-ranked quarterback and some extra cash to play with for their road trip to Texas.
And you gotta talk about BYU’s Bear Bachmeier. This guy was a one-man wrecking crew in their 28-24 win over Notre Dame. He threw for 224 yards, ran for two touchdowns, and even *caught* another. No joke, he caught a touchdown! He then hit Walker Lyons for the go-ahead 6-yard score with under two minutes left. Bachmeier was fired up, saying, “We’re tired of being disrespected.” As QB9, he’s priced at $8,200 on the DraftKings noon slate, which is $500 less than Leavitt and $800 less than Mensah. He also ranks ahead of the pricier Kamario Taylor. A quarterback who can score three different ways at an upper-middle price against UCF? Yeah, you want that.
Other Quarterback Plays to Watch
Alabama’s sophomore Keelon Russell has been a bit of a mixed bag. He threw two interceptions in that 26-10 loss to Tennessee and has been held under 200 passing yards in consecutive games. But his legs, man, his legs give him a floor. He’s got 231 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 57 carries. He’s QB14 and costs $10,300 on FanDuel, which is less than guys like LaNorris Sellers, Byrum Brown, Colton Joseph, and Jayden Maiava, all of whom he ranks behind. Keep an eye on receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams’ status for the Texas A&M game, he missed the Tennessee game with a concussion and other injuries.
Finally, Virginia Tech’s Ethan Grunkemeyer, a Penn State transfer, threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech. He started with a 60-yard bomb to Que’Sean Brown on just the third play of the game. He’s my QB21 at $7,600 on the DraftKings evening slate, sitting below QB20 Colton Joseph at $7,900.
These Week 8 college football DFS slates are packed with value. If you’re looking to stack your lineups with high-upside players who won’t break the bank, Bishop and Leavitt are your absolute must-have starting points. Make your picks count!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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