We were given a treat with weekday college football games on Thursday, and it doesn’t stop with another night featuring some big teams in action on Friday night.
Friday features 11 Division 1 games, including Auburn QB Jackson Arnold's Auburn debut against Baylor and Georgia Tech vs. Colorado, in its first game without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter.
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Here are six of my top Friday CFB DFS picks for Week 1 of college football. Lock in these picks on PrizePicks by picking More or Less and win real money if your Lineup hits!
Georgia Tech QB Haynes King Projection: 279.5 Pass+Rush Yards
Georgia Tech vs. Colorado Pick – 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Georgia Tech QB Haynes King led all quarterbacks in the ACC with 2,701 pass+rush yards in 11 games.
- This total is more than 700 yards lower than in 2023. This regression is likely attributed to the torn labrum King played through in 2024.
- King had more than 279 pass+rush yards in 5 of 12 games last season.
- King was named to the watch lists for the Maxwell Award, Johnny Unitas Award, and Manning Award.
- Colorado was 17th in opponents’ total yards per play (4.7) and 35th in total yards allowed per game (343.8) last season.
Auburn QB Jackson Arnold: 1.5 Passing Touchdowns
Auburn vs. Baylor Pick – 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Auburn QB Jackson Arnold transferred from Oklahoma, where he split time with QB Michael Hawkins Jr.
- Arnold was added to the Earl Campbell Award and Maxwell Award Watch Lists.
- Anrold threw for at least 2 touchdowns in four of the first seven games last year.
- Arnold said that he has been able to practice against simulated pressure as to what Baylor could bring in the matchup.
Auburn WR Cam Coleman Projection: 5 Receptions
Auburn vs. Baylor Pick – 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
- After starting the 2024 season slow, Auburn WR Cam Coleman finished with at least 7 catches and 78 receiving yards in three straight games.
- The early struggles are likely due to the grade II shoulder sprain Coleman suffered in Week 2 against California.
- Coleman was named to the 2025 AP Preseason All-American team.
- Arnold called Coleman his “fail safe” wide receiver.
- Baylor was 79th in catches allowed per game (19.2) in 2024.
- Coleman closed his 2024 campaign averaging 102 yards and two touchdowns per game across the last three games.
Baylor WR Josh Cameron Projection: 54.5 Receiving Yards
Auburn vs. Baylor Pick – 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Baylor WR Josh Cameron led the team in catches (52), receiving yards (754), and receiving touchdowns (10).
- Cameron had a slow start to the 2024 season, but finished up strong with more than 100 receiving yards in three of his final four games.
- Cameron was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List.
- The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman added Cameron to his annual freaks list, which highlights college players with high levels of athleticism, size, strength, and skill.
- While SEC defenses are typically a step up fro Big 12 defenses, Auburn was 105th in yards allowed per completion (12.9) last year.
- Baylor returns 10 starters on offense from their 2025 team, keeping the core in tact on an offense that finished strong in 2024.
Wake Forest RB Demond Claiborne: 18.5 Rush Attempts
Kennesaw State vs. Wake Forest – 7 p.m. ET (ACCN)
- In 2024, Wake Forest RB Demond Claiborne finished third in the ACC in carries (228), sixth in rushing yards (1,049), and tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns (11).
- Claiborne had more than 18 rush attempts in 8 of 12 games last season.
- Claiborne was named to the Preseason All-American Team by Phil Steele and the Maxwell Award Watch List for most outstanding player.
- Wake Forest will have a whole new coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Rob Ezell. He will run a power spread offense, which emphasizes the run-pass option and helps running backs with clear blocking lanes.
- Kennesaw State was 92nd last season in rushing attempts allowed per game (37.8).
Baylor RB Bryson Washington: 88.5 Rushing Yards
Auburn vs. Baylor Pick – 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Baylor RB Bryson Washington finished seventh in the Big 12 in rushing yards (1,028).
- Washington had more than 88 rushing yards in 5 of 11 games, including three of the final four.
- This Baylor backfield was expected to be a two-headed monster. However, with the season-ending injury to RB Dawson Pendergrass, Washington could be the lone feature back.
- Auburn was 28th in rushing yards allowed per game (125.2). However, DE Keldric Faulk is the only returning starter from the defensive line.
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We are right in the middle of a full weekend of college football, featuring four straight days of games. Friday is set to bring us plenty of exciting action, with all eyes on Auburn vs. Baylor and Georgia Tech vs. Colorado.
The season is officially here, and it's time to make your college football picks on PrizePicks' real money CFB DFS game.
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