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LaMichael James rushed for 134 yards and two TDs in last year's game versus rival Oregon State.

College Football Challenge is a player-based fantasy game with a format that's challenging yet flexible and user-friendly. You can play using all 120 FBS teams or compete within any of the 11 conferences. The points-based scoring system revolves around an eight-slot roster of quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, team kicking and team defense. Each week we'll take a look at the top performers and surprise contributors, while alerting you to any players who might need to spend the week on the bench.

Cream of the Crop: Star fantasy performers with the best matchups

Chandler Harnish, QB, Northern Illinois: The Huskies are playing for the MAC West title Friday, and while the Eastern Michigan rush defense has made strides over the past two years, it's not equipped to slow the top rushing quarterback in the nation in a championship game.

Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama: Auburn's rush defense has sagged as the season has worn on, and the Tigers are not likely to stop the nation's best back in a big revenge game.

Jordan White, WR, Western Michigan: The national receiving leader and his battery mate Alex Carder, now the nation's eighth-leading passer, draw their best matchup of the year this week at home against hapless Akron.

Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame: Stanford matches up poorly with the Irish in the secondary, and with other skill players hurting, look for Floyd to play a big role this week.

LaMichael James, RB, Oregon: Oregon State has had issues against the run all year, and the Ducks will lean on James heavily in a game that has become a must-win for the Pac-12 North title, as a result of last week's loss to USC. ... MORE

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