A very interesting Week 2 is in the books and it is now time to look ahead to the third week of the college football season and the “sneaky” plays it has in store for fantasy owners. Here is a peek at some guys who might fill in nicely for owners in need of a potential diamond in the rough.
 
QUARTERBACKS

Brock Osweiler QB Arizona State vs. Illinois:
Osweiler may have had his coming out party last week against Missouri when he racked up 387 total yards a four scores. Up next on the docket is Illinois and this game could have plenty of fireworks with both teams possessing solid offenses. Another outing with 300 total yards and three scores is a reasonable expectation for Osweiler in Week three.
 
MarQueis Gray QB Minnesota vs. Miami Ohio:
Gray is a superb athlete and is starting to show some flashes that he could be a fantasy starter in some match ups. He is an excellent runner and is averaging 16.5 rushing attempts per game this season. The Gophers are not a good team and are playing from behind most of the time, so Gray will be asked to shoulder the load most weeks. Look for a solid effort from Gray this week against Miami Ohio.
 
Marshall Lobbestael QB Washington State vs. San Diego State:
This senior is filling in for the injured Jeff Tuel and had a huge game last week with 361 yards passing and five touchdowns against UNLV. He has two quality receivers to throw the ball to and could have another nice outing against San Diego State this weekend. While he may not toss five scores again, its quite possible to see two or three out of Lobbestael in Week three.
 
Jeff Godfrey QB UCF vs. Florida International:
Godfrey is coming off a nice effort versus Boston College in which he ran for 69 yards and two scores. His task should be much easier this week against Florida International. His rushing ability really boosts his fantasy value and he could easily run all over FIU. Fantasy owners can expect another quality start from Godfrey this week.
 

RUNNING BACKS

Marc Tyler RB USC vs. Syracuse:
Tyler had a rough off-season and was suspended for the opening week of the season. He returned last week and proceeded to rumble for 113 yards and a score in his season debut. He looks to have seized control of the Trojan backfield with this performance and could build upon it this week against Syracuse. It looks like Tyler may be a good bet to top the 100-yard plateau again in Week three.
 
Jeff Scott RB Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt:
This speedy sophomore exploded last week for three scores and 118 yards on the ground. He is just about the only healthy option that Ole Miss has at running back and should see a bunch of carries for the foreseeable future. Fantasy owners should like his chances to find more success this week against Vanderbilt.
 
Giovani Bernard RB North Carolina vs. Virginia:
This red shirt freshman had a breakout performance last week against Rutgers and may have wrangled the starting job away from Ryan Houston. Bernard had 103 total yards a two scores in his second career game. Bernard has the look of a future fantasy star and could shine brightly this week against Virginia. He could easily top 100 total yards and add a score or two this week. Grab him now and reap the benefits.
 
Michael Hayes RB Houston vs. Louisiana Tech:
Hayes is Mr. Do Everything for Houston. He has 118 yards and three scores on the ground and 74 yards and another score through the air in the first two games of the season. Those numbers should continue to rise with a tasty match up against UTEP and their porous defense. Look for another big game from this playmaker in Week three.
 

WIDE RECEIVERS & TIGHT ENDS

Eugene Cooper WR Bowling Green vs. Wyoming:
The numbers that Cooper has posted this season are staggering. He has 244 yards and six touchdowns through two games. With Wyoming up next, it is easy to envision Cooper having another stellar effort. This is a true case of riding the hot hand, so sit back and enjoy the ride.
 
Quinton Patten WR Louisiana Tech vs. Houston:
Patten is coming off a huge game against versus Central Arkansas in which he totaled 211 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He should see plenty of action this week against a potent Houston team. It is likely that La Tech will find themselves down early and throwing often to stay in the game with the Cougars.
 
DeAnthony Thomas RB/WR Oregon vs. Missouri State:
This true freshman is electric and has already shown his playmaking ability for the Ducks. The “Black Mamba” as he is known has seen the field often and is producing big numbers. He has the added bonus of being listed as a RB/WR in many leagues, which only adds to his value. He had 174 total yards and two scores in last week’s game versus Nevada. Thomas could post big numbers again this week against an overmatched Missouri State team. Look for this kid to find the end zone at least once in Week three.
 
Taveon Rogers WR New Mexico State vs. UTEP:
Rogers has had two nice games in a row with 180 yards receiving and three touchdowns over that span. He has become the main target for New Mexico State and could have another good game against UTEP in Week three. He is a good bet for at least 75 yards and a score this weekend.
 
Jacob Pedersen TE Wisconsin vs. Northern Illinois:
Pedersen has been a favorite target of Russell Wilson inside the red zone and has three touchdowns on the season to show for it. With teams focusing on stopping the Badgers potent rushing attack, Pedersen is likely to continue to run wide open and score more touchdowns. He is a nice option in a weak TE position.
 

SNEAKY DEFENSES
 
Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan
Purdue vs. SE Missouri State
Georgia vs. Coastal Carolina
Texas Tech vs. New Mexico
Oregon vs. Missouri State
Cal vs. Presbyterian
NC State vs. South Alabama
Wake Forest vs. Gardner Webb
South Florida vs. Florida A&M
Missouri vs. Western Illinois
Baylor vs. Stephen F Austin
Kansas State vs. Kent State
Southern Miss vs. SE Louisiana
Fresno State vs. North Dakota

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