College Fantasy Football: RBs to watch for Week 6

Each of UCLA’s last three opponents have had four rushing touchdowns each and in the season-opener, Cincinnati’s Michael Warren ran for 142 yards and three scores. The Bruins’ run defense has been not good at all and now Gaskin could have a huge performance this weekend. The Washington running back has not exactly had an outstanding season with only 438 rushing yards and three scores in five games, but he could break out against UCLA and in a big way.

Ole Miss' skill players have disappointed me when I recommended them in recent weeks, but this is an opportunity too good to pass up - Phillips is putting up excellent numbers and the ULM run defense has been poor. Phillips is averaging 7.2 yards per carry and he’s scored six touchdowns so far this season, more than star receiver teammates A.J. Brown, D.K. Metcalf and others. ULM has given up 859 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground, so Phillips should have another big showing.

It does not take a genius to put Taylor in your starting lineup for college fantasy football, but the Wisconsin running back has not scored in the Badgers’ last two games - although he did rush for 113 against Iowa and 117 in the loss to BYU. The week before that, Taylor had 253 yards and three scores against New Mexico. He could be in line for another huge weekend against winless Nebraska, which has allowed 11 rushing scores so far. Michigan finished with 285 rushing yards and four scores in a blowout over the Huskers earlier this year.

It might be idiotic to advocate for a Washington State running back in this situation since the Cougars finished with zero rushing yards in a win over Utah last weekend, but Williams has put up strong numbers so far this season and the matchup against Oregon State is perfect for this offense. The Beavers are giving up 6.9 yards per rush and 15 rushing scores so far this season. Williams, who has five rushing touchdowns and two receiving scores, could be used all over the field as Washington State racks up big points.

Owned in only two percent of leagues, Neal leads Syracuse in rushing yards with 367 on 77 carries. He’s only scored two touchdowns, but my guess is that the Orange put the ball in Neal’s hands more often this weekend and don’t let quarterback Eric Dungey get hit as much as he did against Clemson last week. Dungey rushed 13 times last weekend and while he scored twice, getting the QB out in the open like that might not be the best idea. Neal could be a much more viable option against a Pitt defense that gives up five yards per carry and 200 rushing yards per game.