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Heading into spring ball, Bench was expected to compete for the starting QB job in State College.  However, at the end of spring he decided to transfer after head coach Bill O'Brien apparently implied that JUCO transfer Tyler Ferguson and incoming freshman Christian Hackenberg would have a good chance to get the nod in August.

Bench is eligible to play immediately due to the Penn State sanctions transfer ruling, but he cannot be considered a fantasy factor until he proves himself on the field.

This is a big blow for the Cougars and fantasy owners alike. Sims looked to be in store for a big season and will be difficult to replace. Two sophomores to keep an eye on if Sims does indeed leave: 206-pound Kenneth Farrow and 175-pound Ryan Jackson.

Farrow is more of a pounder, while Jackson is a shifty change of pace back.

Mitchell has graduated and can play right away.  The question is whether he will battle Florida transfer Jacoby Brissett for th starting QB job, or be used as an offensive slash-type weapon.

Where will Lunt land? Illinois is his home state, and seems like a logical fit. He grew up an Illini fan and reportedly thinks their spread option is a good fit.

With Schwarz out of the mix, Carl Salazar is expected to fill in and win the starting kick job.

Millines was the team's second leading receiver last fall.

Expectations were high for Richardson when he signed with UVA in their class of 2011.  No word yet on where he will land.

Hill was expected to be a top tier option at the WR position and will be sorely missed this year. Fantasy owners should look elsewhere for wide out help. This is also bad news for whomever wins the starting QB job for the Cats.

With Ray Graham off to the NFL and Shell departing, the Pitt running back corps is thin.  Junior Isaac Bennett, sophomore Malcolm Crockett and senior Desmond Brown will battle for carries in Shell's absence.

Cooper rushed for 1,049 yards and 7 touchdowns last year, after transferring from the JUCO ranks.  It sounds like he will be back in the fold this summer, but his starting job could be in jeopardy.

Kiel obviously saw the writing on the wall with Everett Golson firmly entrenched as the ND starter, with two years of eligiblity remaining.  Tommy Rees also has a year left in South Bend.

If Kiel were to land in the MAC, he becomes one to keep on your fantasy radar for 2014 (he'll likely have to sit out 2013 due to transfer rules).

Agnew oozed of potential after a couple of big performances, but never was able to stay healthy for very long. As a Saluki, he'll be off the fantasy map.  This is good news for Storm Woods owners.  The sophomore-to-be has one less competitor to worry about.

I guess it's no fun being the backup to Johnny Football.  Keep an eye on Showers in El Paso as the Miners have produced some college fantasy studs in years past.