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Kenny Darby becomes a household name, plus more college fantasy football bold predictions for Week 7

Kentucky wide receiver Kenny Darby is poised for a breakout performance in Week 7 of the college football season, with analysts projecting his first 100-yard, touchdown game of the year. The Wildcats, now on a four-game winning streak under new head coach Will Stein, have scored at least 31 points in each contest, including back-to-back SEC victories decided by a combined 70 points.

Darby, who leads Kentucky in targets, receptions, and receiving yards, delivered clutch plays in a dramatic upset over LSU last week, showcasing his ability to extend drives with acrobatic catches. His upcoming road matchup against Oklahoma could finally elevate his national profile if he delivers a standout performance.

Meanwhile, Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons returns to his former team, Ole Miss, with a chance to lead the Tigers to an upset. Simmons, who started the opener last season before losing his job to Trinidad Chambliss, has revitalized Missouri’s offense, which ranks 12th in the FBS with a high rate of explosive plays.

The Tigers’ aggressive passing attack, featuring deep throws on 41% of completions, will test Ole Miss’s struggling defense, which ranks near the bottom in QBR allowed and explosive pass rate. With Simmons at the helm, Missouri could pull off a thrilling upset and set the stage for a College Football Playoff run.

Elsewhere, Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor’s status remains uncertain due to a lingering toe injury, making him a risky fantasy pick. If Taylor doesn’t play, Cincinnati quarterback JC French IV could be a strong free-agent alternative, especially against West Virginia’s weak defense.

French has rushed for a touchdown in three of his last five games and has yet to miss a touchdown pass this season, making him a high-upside option. Notre Dame’s Jonaz Walton, the team’s leading rusher despite being rostered in just 8% of fantasy leagues, has also emerged as a sleeper pick after scoring nearly 50 points in his last two games.

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