The Week 7 Friday college football slate includes three games: USF vs North Texas, Rutgers vs Washington, and Fresno State vs Colorado State. Below are six key GPP targets on DraftKings built on usage, advanced stats, and current matchup context.
CFB DFS Week 7 Must Plays for Friday Night
Byrum Brown (QB, USF) – $8,500
Brown remains the clear top play on the slate. He just posted 211 passing yards and four touchdowns, plus 162 rushing yards and another score against Charlotte. With running back Cartevious Norton likely out following a neck injury last week, Brown’s rushing share and red-zone involvement should increase.
North Texas ranks near the bottom nationally in opponent rushing yards, giving Brown both the floor and ceiling to lead all scorers on Friday.
Demond Williams Jr. (QB, Washington) – $8,200
Williams continues to deliver strong efficiency, completing over 70% of his passes for more than 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns this season. He’s also rushed for roughly 250 yards and remains a real threat in the red zone.
Rutgers has allowed multiple quarterbacks to hit them for explosive runs, and Washington’s offense is expected to move the ball with ease. Williams fits both balanced builds and stack-heavy GPP constructions.
Best College Football DFS Plays for Friday Week 7: Mid-Tier Values
Chas Nimrod (WR, USF) – $5,200
Nimrod has emerged as the primary deep threat for USF, averaging around 19 yards per catch with over 400 yards and three touchdowns.
With Norton sidelined, USF should lean more on Brown’s passing volume, and Nimrod’s role fits perfectly into that adjustment. According to top sportsbooks, this matchup has the highest total on the slate, making him one of the best mid-tier receivers to stack with Brown.
Miles Coleman (WR, North Texas) – $5,700
Coleman is the most consistent part of the Mean Green passing attack. He’s led the team in both targets and yards across multiple games, including an eight-catch, 74-yard performance against Army.
If North Texas is chasing points, Coleman’s route volume and red-zone looks give him strong upside for this price range.
Friday Night College Football DFS Sleepers
Armani Winfield (WR, Colorado State) – $3,900
Winfield leads CSU in receptions and receiving yards, including a 6-catch, 93-yard game against UTSA. Fresno State’s secondary has been vulnerable to vertical plays, and Winfield’s big-play ability fits well in tournaments. He offers genuine slate-breaking potential if this game turns into a second-half shootout.
Cameron Dorner (WR, North Texas) – $3,000
Dorner is the type of cheap WR who can swing a GPP. He’s caught 15 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns, averaging over 13 yards per catch. His long of 25 yards shows his ability to stretch the field, and his role has expanded each week.
If UNT is forced to throw often against USF, Dorner’s snap share and vertical routes give him the right mix of opportunity and leverage at minimum salary.
DFS Strategy Notes and Game Insights
- USF backfield injuries: With Norton likely out, Sam Franklin and Alvon Isaac will rotate at RB, but Brown becomes the de facto red-zone rusher.
- Game tempo: USF–UNT projects as the fastest game on the slate, ideal for stacks. Washington should dominate time of possession, while Fresno–CSU has sneaky late-game passing potential.
- Stacking approach: Brown with Nimrod plus Coleman as a bring-back remains optimal, but will be highly-owned, so you’ll need to differentiate elsewhere. Williams can be paired with a cheap Washington WR, while Winfield and Dorner fit as one-off salary savers.
