College football’s return means one thing for Devy and Dynasty players — it’s time to fire up the scouting radar. “Week 0” might be light on volume, but it’s loaded with opportunity to see future rookie draft picks before the rest of your league even knows their names. From ranked showdowns to late-night island games, this Saturday is about locking in, taking notes, and getting a jumpstart on the 2026 and 2027 classes.

Our Perfect Saturday Slate

Here’s how we’ll be stacking our day — which, let’s be honest, wasn’t too hard to plan with only five games on — one in each slot so you can soak in as much action as possible without blowing up your remote.

11:00 a.m. CT – #22 Iowa State @ #17 Kansas State (ESPN) – Ranked-vs-ranked matchup with QB, RB, and WR talent on both sides.
2:00 p.m. CT – Idaho State @ UNLV (Mountain West Network) – It’s back, so of course we’ll have it on TV.
5:30 p.m. CT – Fresno State @ Kansas (FOX) – Under-the-radar prospects who could rise.
6:30 p.m. CT – Stanford @ Hawaii (CBS/Paramount+) – Overlaps with Fresno St/Kansas, so be ready to flip or fire up the multiview — late-night potential with a new WR1 and a young QB on the rise.

Featured Matchups

11:00 a.m. CT – #22 Iowa State @ #17 Kansas State (ESPN)

ISU vs KST — ***If you only watch one game this week, make it this one.***
It’s the only ranked-vs-ranked matchup, packed with 2026 draft talent at QB, RB, and WR. Both teams bring returning starters and explosive skill guys worth your early attention.

Iowa State

Rocco Becht – QB (2026) – 6'1", 210 lbs, Age 21.8
Over 6,600 career passing yards. Has the tools to be an NFL backup/spot starter, but decision-making and intermediate accuracy will be in the spotlight.
- Watch for: Pocket discipline and intermediate accuracy.
Abu Sama III – RB (2026) – 5'11", 200 lbs, Age 20.2
7.3 YPC as a freshman, dipped to 4.7 in 2024. Explosive burst when he sees daylight, but needs to show he can produce against a stout run D like K-State’s.
- Watch for: Ability to create chunk plays vs. K-State’s front seven.

Kansas State

Avery Johnson – QB (2026) – 6'2", 188 lbs
Dual-threat with 25 passing TDs and 7 rushing scores in 2024. Needs to refine reads, but upside is evident.
- Watch for: Read progression and balance between passing/running.
Dylan Edwards – RB (2026) – 5'9", 170 lbs
Electric speed, strong receiving chops (55 career catches), and 7.4 YPC in 2024. Size limits workhorse potential, but could be a PPR gem.
- Watch for: Motion/slot usage to hint at NFL versatility.
Jayce Brown – WR (2026) – 6'0", 179 lbs, Age 20.3
Jumped from 437 to 823 yards in 2024. Good route sharpness, YAC ability, and could emerge as a mid-round NFL prospect with another leap.
- Watch for: Consistency as a WR1 vs. top corners.

5:30 p.m. CT – Fresno State @ Kansas (FOX)

***If you want to scout under-the-radar prospects, this is your game.*** Neither side has a sure-fire 2026 impact rookie, but both teams have players who could rise.

Fresno State

Bryson Donelson – RB (2027) – 5'11", 207 lbs
Averaged 6.0 YPC as a true freshman. Not on many devy boards yet, but efficiency this early is worth noting.
- Watch for: Contact balance and passing-down usage.

Kansas

Jalon Daniels – QB (2026) – 6'0", 203 lbs
45 career passing TDs and over 1,000 career rushing yards. Needs to cut down turnovers and push his completion rate back over 60%.
- Watch for: Deep ball consistency and decision-making on RPOs.

6:30 p.m. CT – Stanford @ Hawaii (CBS/Paramount+)

Stanford

Tiger Bachmeier – WR (2026) – 6'1", 195 lbs
Steps into the top receiving role after Elic Ayomanor’s departure to the NFL. Bachmeier isn’t a pure burner, but his crisp routes, body control, and reliable hands give him a shot to emerge as the focal point in the passing game.
- Watch for: How quickly he builds chemistry with Stanford’s starting QB and whether he’s commanding high-target volume.

Hawaii

Micah Alejado – QB (2027) – 6'0", 200 lbs
Redshirt freshman who went 48-of-69 for 580 yards and 6 TDs in the final two games of 2024. He could be one of the better Group of 5 quarterback prospects in a few years.
- Watch for: Ability to push the ball downfield against a Power 5 defense and how he handles pressure from Stanford’s front.

Other Games of Note

Idaho State @ UNLV – 2:00 p.m. CT (Mountain West Network)

This is why we buy the sports package — college football is back, so of course we’ll have this one on TV. It’s an FCS vs. FBS mismatch, but these games can sometimes sneak a deep sleeper into your dynasty watchlist.

Sam Houston @ Western Kentucky – 6:00 p.m. CT (CBSSN)

Veteran QB Maverick McIvor leads WKU’s offense. Not a big dynasty name, but could flash in a pass-friendly system.

Final Whistle

Week 0 might not have the wall-to-wall chaos we’ll get later in the season, but it’s the perfect warm-up for your dynasty scouting game. From a ranked clash in the morning to potential sleepers after dark, there’s no excuse not to have at least one of these matchups on your screen at all times. We’ll be tracking these players all season, so check back next week to see whose stock is already on the rise.