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Pick 'Em & Rip 'Em sponsored by PrizePicks: Week 0

PrizePicks is your go-to stop for daily fantasy sports, and before you set your lineup for Week 1 of the college football season, our DFS expert Matthew Dawson offers you his insight on the best picks and plays from Week 0, CFB futures and beyond! We pick 'em, you rip 'em!
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August 26, 2026
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Week 0 is upon us, and there certainly will be some plays to look at in those games. However, the season-long football plays are still up, and it is time to take advantage of some of these ridiculous numbers. Conference champions, national champions, win totals, Heisman winners and more are all up for grabs on the PrizePicks app. It’s time to get in the kitchen.

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CFB Season-Long Lineup

(Flex Play - 10x)

Antwan Raymond, RB, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
MORE THAN 9.5 rushing touchdowns
Running backs in Kirk Ciarrocca’s offense get touches. Raymond got 244 of them on the ground in 2025 and will see plenty of them in the red zone. Ciarrocca’s darling QB Athan Kaliakmanis is off to the NFL, but this offense shouldn’t see much loss of production at that position with former Alabama and Boston College QB Dylan Lonergan coming over, who can certainly stretch you through the air. Raymond saw 13 touchdowns on the ground last year, so 9.5 (or even 10.5) is a must-take in season-long lineups.

Amare Thomas, WR, Houston Cougars
MORE THAN 824.5 Receiving Yards
Thomas was a surprise in 2025 with Conner Weigman at QB. After a productive 2024 season at UAB, Thomas took the Big 12 by storm with almost 1,000 yards on 66 receptions. Not only would I expect Thomas to take a jump in 2026 with another year as Weigman’s favorite WR, but the leading target, TE Tanner Koziol, is off to the NFL, leaving more targets up for grabs in 2026. The 824.5 number feels low for the Big 12’s second-leading receiver in 2025.

Mason Heintschel, QB, Pittsburgh Panthers
MORE THAN 2,799.5 Passing Yards
Heintschel didn’t get the nod until October last year and played extremely well for a true freshman in Kade Bell’s system. Having over 2,300 yards in just nine starts was very impressive. The knock was that he didn’t perform as advertised in some tougher games, but with a lighter schedule in 2026 and another year under his belt, there is a lot of room for growth.

Rocco Becht, QB, Penn State Nittany Lions
MORE THAN 2,549.5 Passing Yards
Despite moving over 900 miles away from his previous school in Ames, Iowa, Becht has continuity from his time as a Cyclone to his advantage. The same head coach, same offensive coordinator, same pass catchers and even some players on the offensive line are coming with Becht, hoping to make a splash in year one of the Matt Campbell era. Becht has hit this number in three straight seasons, and while the offense may depend on him less with more talent surrounding him, the Nittany Lions’ offense looks to be more talented and efficient in 2026.

Dakorien Moore, WR, Oregon Ducks
MORE THAN 674.5 Receiving Yards
Moore missed the final four games of the regular season in 2025 before returning to action in the CFP. He was on pace to finish with over 650 yards in the regular season. Fellow receiver Evan Stewart returns to the mix after missing all of 2025 with an injury, but Oregon’s leading pass catchers, Malik Benson and Kenyon Sadiq, are off to the NFL. Moore dominated the spring game and looks better than ever, with Dan Lanning speaking glowingly of him. This is his year to explode into one of the premier receivers in college football.

NFL Mega-Longshot

(Power Play - 138x)

Baker Mayfield, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - MORE THAN 3999.5 Passing Yards (Demon)
Drake Maye, QB, New England Patriots - MORE THAN 3999.5 Passing Yards (Demon)
Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants - MORE THAN 999.5 Rushing Yards (Demon)
Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars - MORE THAN 999.5 Rushing Yards (Demon)
Jadarian Price, RB, Seattle Seahawks - MORE THAN 999.5 Rushing Yards (Demon)

2026 CFB Futures

FAU to win the AAC - YES (16.66x)
Georgia to win 11+ regular-season games - YES (2.5x)
Oklahoma 8+ regular-season wins - YES (1.47x)
Oklahoma national championship winner - YES (22.22x)

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