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College football DFS picks December 31: Plitt is the…..

By Mike Marteny

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 31: Ball State (QB) Drew Plitt (9) during a college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Ball State Cardinals on August 31, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 31: Ball State (QB) Drew Plitt (9) during a college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Ball State Cardinals on August 31, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Oct 24, 2020; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans quarterback Nick Starkel (17) throws the ball during the third quarter against the Air Force Falcons at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

College football DFS quarterback picks December 31:

Top Tier:

The best QB on this slate is Drew Plitt and it really isn’t close. However, this is not a good matchup for him. I much prefer Nick Starkel against Plitt’s defense. SJSU is more of a balanced attack than they come across as. Ball State was able to keep Jaret Patterson in check, so I see Starkel having to fly the friendly skies for a win here. He has the best upside among quarterbacks.

Middle Tier:

The one thing that may save the value of Will Rogers on this slate is the short passing game. That said, I don’t really see a multiple touchdown game for him against the Tulsa defense. Rogers will be a decent play, but I don’t see him as a must-play option.

Bargain Shoppers:

If you use Tyhier Tyler, you’re basically paying $6200 for a third running back. West Virginia’s defense is solid, but Tyler is the one guy that could give them a few issues. There’s risk here, but it’s acceptable for the price.

I like Jarret Doege, but I hate the matchup. Army held Ridder and Cincinnati in check earlier in the year. Zach Smith is a much better cheap option. Tulsa will do a lot of their damage on the ground, but not all. Smith has a pretty high ceiling here and feels cheap for the matchup.