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Week 14: Rapid Fire Weekend Preview

Contributed by: Todd DeVries
Last Updated: Dec 02, 2011 12:45 PM

Most college fantasy football leagues ended a week ago. But that doesnt mean we arent paying attention to everything going on this weekend. Theres still plenty to watch as we prepare for our fantasy bowl leagues, and keep an eye on the 2012 season. Heres what well be watching. 1. MACtion! Northern Illinois vs. Ohio Youve got to love it when two

Most college fantasy football leagues ended a week ago.  But that doesn't mean we aren't paying attention to everything going on this weekend.  There's still plenty to watch as we prepare for our fantasy bowl leagues, and keep an eye on the 2012 season.  Here's what we'll be watching.

1.  MACtion!  Northern Illinois vs. Ohio
You've got to love it when two MAC juggernauts throw the defenses out the window and light up the scoreboard.  Northern Illinois has put up 40 or more points in 10 of their 12 games thus far.  Look for more of the same when the Huskies take on Tyler Tettleton's Ohio Bobcats in the MAC title game.

2.  This can't be what the Pac-12 had in mind?
Boy what a dud this Pac-12 title game turned out to be.  UCLA sneaks in thanks to USC's NCAA issues.  Head coach Rick Neuheisel is rewarded by getting canned.  Oregon is going to name their score in this one.

3.  Battle of C-USA Veterans: Case Keenum vs. Austin Davis
Both Keenum and Davis have long been mainstays in the college fantasy football scene, so it's fitting that they meet up in their conference title game.  Southern Miss has a pretty good defense.  Can they keep Keenum and company in check?

4.  Why couldn't this have been last week?
Kansas State's Colin Klein undoubtedly led many college fantasy rosters into their title games, but when they needed him most (in Week 13) he was on a bye.  There are some of you who combine Weeks 13 and 14 for your title game.  And if you did, you'll likely get to take advantage of what should be a huge day for Mr. Klein against Iowa State.

5.  Is RG3 100 percent?
Baylor's Robert Griffin left last week's game with a concussion and did no return.  His coaching staff is saying that he's back to normal and ready to roll against the Longhorns.  Coach speak or the truth?  We'll find out.

6.  Underrated RB's Collide: Turbin vs. Turner
Utah State's Robert Turbin and New Mexico State's Kenny Turner are two of the more underrated small school running backs in the nation.  But both produced on the fantasy stage.  Turbin ranks seventh in the nation in fantasy points per game (26.21) while Turner checks in at No. 25.

7.  Will there be ANY offense in the SEC title game?
While LSU's defense gets all the publicity (and rightly so), Georgia's defense is pretty damn good as well.  They have a good shot to shut down the underwhelming LSU offense on Saturday.  From a fantasy standpoint, this game appears to be a real stinker.

8.  Kellen Moore's Swan Song
Boise State's record-setting quarterback plays in his final home game on Saturday night against lowly New Mexico.  Look for the coaching staff to ensure he goes out with a bang in from of the home crowd.

9.  Bedlam Fireworks?
When Oklahoma State and Oklahoma meet, the games are typically track meets.  The Pokes' offense has been humming all season long, but the Sooners have hit a wall.  it's never a good thing when your best offensive weapon is a back up quarterback who's specialty is running the ball (Blake Bell).  Let's see if Landry Jones can rekindle some of his mojo from earlier in the year and put up a big number./

10. Montee Ball vs. Sparty
The last time these two met, the result was a 37-31 fantasy-friendly feast capped off by Kirk Cousins' Hail Mary.  In the game, Wisconsin running back Montee Ball accounted for 139 total yards and a pair of scores.  However, he only had 18 carries.  Don't be surprised if he logs closer to 25-30 totes in this one.


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