SMU-Penn State Features Plenty of RB Firepower and a Frontrunner For 2025’s TE1 Spot: College Football Playoff Preview

Kevin Szafraniec
December 21, 2024

Kevin Szafraniec looks at players to keep an eye on for 2025 fantasy drafts during the college football playoffs. In a loaded running back class, which of Saturday's top performers will be leading NFL backfields in 2025?

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Kevin Szafraniec

Full-time Cat Dad, Sneakerhead, Record Collector, LOTR Fanboy, and Jeopardy Enthusiast. Fantasy football writer and beatmaker in my free time. Follow me on X and Bluesky @thecatdadff

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