Purdue, Virginia Tech Passers Highlight College Fantasy Week 4 Board
The short version
- Purdue's Ryan Browne has thrown for 300+ yards in every game with a 7-to-1 TD/INT ratio.
- Virginia Tech QB Ethan Grunkemeyer ranks third in FBS at 78% completions.
- Pitt freshman RB Damon Ferguson Jr. is a recommended start against Bucknell.
- Colorado's offense has scored 21 total points in its last two games.
- Froton doubts Oklahoma QB John Mateer's fantasy value against SEC defenses.
Analyst Eric Froton flags Boilermakers and Hokies risers along with Colorado and Oklahoma concerns heading into Week 4.
Yahoo Sports college fantasy analyst Eric Froton rolled out his Week 4 primer as Power Four programs begin facing conference opponents, saying the early-season scoring bursts against weaker competition will now be tested.
Purdue's turnaround tops his risers. After failing to reach 20 points per game in either of the past two seasons, the Boilermakers have scored at least 36 points in every game behind quarterback Ryan Browne, who has topped 300 passing yards each week with a 7-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Receivers Asaasd Waseem and Xavier Townsend are the top producers, though Froton expects regression against Notre Dame and views the passing-game pieces as streaming options rather than locks.
Virginia Tech's Ethan Grunkemeyer also draws praise. He is completing 78 percent of his passes while the Hokies average 50.7 points per game, and Froton sees a favorable Week 4 matchup against a Boston College secondary allowing a 69 percent completion rate. Pittsburgh freshman running back Damon Ferguson Jr., filling in for the injured Ja'Kyrian Turner, is another recommended start against FCS opponent Bucknell.
On the downside, Froton is skeptical of Colorado's offense under new coordinator Brennan Marrion, noting just 21 combined points against Georgia Tech and Northwestern, with receiver Joseph Williams the only roster-worthy piece. He also remains down on Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, questioning whether his improvisation-driven style can hold up against SEC-level opponents.
