5 Underrated Must-Watch Offenses for Devy Fantasy Football

There is nothing better than Saturdays in the fall. Whenever I can, I park myself in front of my TV from Big Noon Kickoff through a late night (early morning) sweat on a Mountain West match-up I have convinced myself is more interesting than it probably is. The ability to push off responsibilities all day is a luxury that recently occurs rarely for me and even the most passionate devy fantasy football managers.

Coming to terms with this reality has helped me focus devy content into helping managers understand what to prioritize when they do have attention to allocate to watching college football. Texas, LSU and Penn State will always get our attention when it comes to prime time games but there are five teams who I think deserve more consideration than first glance might suggest.

A bit of a bold move for me to lead an "underrated" article with Michigan, but they were a complete let down in 2024, in what could be described at best as a massive National Championship hangover. The Wolverines have two players who I think will make them a must-watch team again in 2025.

Bryce Underwood is a 6-4, 208 true freshmen who enters fall camp as the favorite to win the starting quarterback role. Underwood was the consensus top overall player in the 2025 recruiting class and flipped to Michigan late in the process after the Wolverines offered a reported $10.5 million NIL package.

Underwood enrolled early at Michigan and impressed during spring ball. The Michigan beat has suggested his arm talent was on full display throughout spring and he has a good command on the offense. He pairs arm talent with athleticism. If Underwood starts Week 1 against New Mexico it will be just two weeks after his 18th birthday.

Come to the Michigan game to see the potential first overall pick in the 2029 NFL Draft and stay for a running back I refuse to give up on. Justice Haynes was a 5 star recruit earned coveted early praise from Nick Saban during his freshmen season in 2023 and looked to be the lead back heading into 2024. Kalen Deboer's arrival changed shook up the Alabama offense and Haynes lost touches to Jalen Milroe, who had the Crimson Tide playing from being more than they were used to.

Haynes faces little competition to be the lead back for the Wolverines. His efficiency at Alabama is enough for me to believe he can smash with 200+ touches this season. He averaged 5.7 yards/carry on 79 carries and found the endzone 7 times in 2024. If Haynes performs well he will be firmly in the Top 50 NFL Draft pick discussion.

Arizona State captured the attention of many during their darling College Football Playoff run last season. It is easy to write off BIG12 teams as one-hit wonders but they return a slew of playmakers who will often be playing in west coast time slots, which means less competition for your attention.

Jordyn Tyson is a 6-1, 195 wide receiver who broke out for the Sun Devils last season. He caught 75 receptions for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. The junior is speedy and separates consistently at all three levels of the field. He tracks the ball well and is able to make plays after the catch. The 2026 wide receiver group is wide open but Tyson starts the season in the top tier of pass catchers.

I first caught Sam Leavitt during a spot start his freshmen season at Michigan State when he played Minnesota. He threw for just 73 yards on 12 attempts and ran the ball 6 times for 52 yards but he passed the eye test.

Leavitt transferred to Arizona State to be the full time starter in 2024 and elevated the offense beyond anyone's expectations. He completed 62% of his passes for 2,885 yards and 24 touchdowns, with just 6 interceptions. He also ran for 443 yards and 5 touchdowns. Leavitt is positioned to be a top tier quarterback prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft but if he puts together another big season we may be seeing him in the NFL sooner.

Also keep an eye on their three-pronged running game. Consensus seems split between Kyson Brown or incoming transfer Kanye Udoh as the Cam Skattebo replacement. I would not rule out the athletic pass-catching threat of

Brown. Tight end Chamon Metayer could also have a big year through the air.

As a Tennessee fan it brings me plenty of joy to say that Florida was beyond irrelevant last season. It would be a shock if that continued this season. Billy Napier is heading into a make or break season and has stacked up three years of big recruiting wins, none bigger than he ability get and keep 5 star DJ Lagway.

DJ Lagway (6-3, 239) starts the season at my QB1 in the 2027 class. He flashed tremendous athleticism and a rocket arm as a true freshmen for the Gators. Lagway was used as a part-time quarterback early in the season before leading Florida to four straight wins against LSU, Ole Miss, Florida State and Tulane to finish an otherwise disappointing season in Gainesville. He threw for 539 yards and 5 touchdowns to 2 interceptions in those three SEC games. Lagway alone is enough reason to tune into the Gators this season.

Eugene "Tre" Wilson III will be Lagway's top target. Wilson shot up devy rankings after pulling in 61 receptions and 6 touchdowns as a true freshman in 2023. He suffered an early season injury and missed most of 2024. Wilson is speedy and reacts well to the ball but averaged just 8.8 yards/reception in 2023. I will be watching him closely to see if he can win past the short field.

The Florida offense will also feature the once devy relevant J. Michael Sturdivant, who has spent time at Cal and UCLA. The 6-3, 205 receiver could gain a lot of value as Lagway's downfield and redzone target.

Notre Dame has returned to the national scene over the past two seasons. The Irish, though, have not had a fantasy relevant player since Josh Adams in 2018 (seriously, that was the best I could find).

Running back Jeremiyah Love (6-0, 206) is about to change that. The junior rushed for 1,125 yards and 17 touchdowns on just 163 carries last season. He also caught 28 balls for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns. Love is an explosive runner who attacks open gaps and flashes big-play ability. Love is currently the top rusher on the 2026 Rookie Big Board and projects as a top 50 NFL Draft selection.

Redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr was a major get for the Irish in the 2024 recruiting class. They flipped the Michigan legacy late in the process with the hope he would get them back to their home-grown quarterback process. The 6-3, 210 passer stood out in spring camp. Carr completed 14 of his 19 passing attempts for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns in the spring game. Carr has been noted as an accurate passer with good mental processing ability. He has not officially won out the starting job yet but looks to have the lead over another former top recruit, Kenny Minchey. Veteran Steve Angeli, who was the safe pick to win the job prior to spring ball, transferred to Syracuse.

CJ Carr will have help if he wins the job. Jaden Greathouse leads a surprisingly talented wide receiver room for the Irish. The 6-1, 215 wideout caught 42 balls for 592 yards and 4 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2025. He finished the season hot, with 13 receptions for 233 yards and 3 touchdowns against Ohio State and Penn State in the College Football Playoff.

The Notre Dame beat is also excited about 6-4, 220 Virginia transfer Malachi Fields. Fields has caught 50+ receptions for 800+ yards and 5 touchdowns in each of the last two seasons in a Cavaliers offense that was not friendly to pass catchers. Jordan Faison (5-10, 182) and Wisconsin transfer Will Pauling (5-10, 190) will contribute underneath. Since it is Notre Dame, I do need to mention the tight end: Eli Raridon (6-7, 250) has waited his turn to be a featured pass catcher and is already gaining NFL Draft attention for his blocking ability.

Year 3 feels like the year for Hugh Freeze. The Auburn head coach has gained a reputation for high-flying passing attacks while at Ole Miss and Liberty. Now he has the quarterback and pass-catchers to bring his vision into focus.

Quarterback Jackson Arnold impressed me with his arm talent, poise under pressure and processing ability during his limited play time as a true freshmen. I had high expectations for him heading into his second season at Oklahoma in 2024 but things fell apart. Oklahoma went through an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach change heading into last season and it seems to have really effected the 6-1, 211 passer. He started the season slow but did lead the Sooner to victories against Temple, Houston and Tulane. Then he was benched after going 7 for 16 for 54 yards in the first half against Tennessee. Arnold won the starting job back but was never quite the same. He did finish the season with 1,421 passing yards on just 246 attempts and 12 touchdowns to 3 interceptions.

Arnold gets his fresh start in an offense that should be built around him. That includes two very exciting pass catchers.

Cam Coleman is not underrated, per say, but he is getting lost in the Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams conversation. Coleman displays great athleticism, good ball-tracking ability and wins vertically. He is a fluid athlete who is speedy and is a magnet for big plays. He averaged 16.2 yards/reception while hauling in 37 balls for 598 yards and 8 touchdowns with poor quarterback play as a true freshman last season. At cost, I am acquiring Cam Coleman over Ryan Williams and Jeremiah Smith this offseason. I actually just traded for Cam Coleman while writing this article.

Eric Singleton Jr. is a sneaky potential top 100 NFL Draft pick in the 2026 class. He transfers to Auburn after two big seasons at Georgia Tech. He pulled in 56 receptions for 754 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Yellow Jackets' run-first attack. He also ran for 131 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. He should get fed early and often by Jackson Arnold, who will love a safe underneath option.