CFB DFS Picks Today: Projections & Top Plays
By Jake Hari
August 29, 2026
CFB DFS Picks Today
In Summary
- Top projected play: Jayden Maiava at 27.14 projected points (Stokastic Sims).
- The top players are below, ranked by Stokastic Sims projections + projected ownership.
- See every projection and build lineups with our CFB DFS Sims & projections.
Here are our CFB DFS picks for today (August 29, 2026), straight from Stokastic Sims — millions of simulations per slate. The top players are below; the locked (🔒 $$$) cells unlock with Stokastic Sims — click any cell to upgrade.
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Top CFB DFS Plays Today
Top Quarterbacks
| Player | Team | Salary | Proj Pts | Proj Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Maiava | USC | $9000 | 27.14 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Ashton Daniels | FSU | $8500 | 25.57 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Nathan Hayes | NDSU | $7000 | 21.7 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Caden Creel | JACST | $8000 | 20.8 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Noah Kim | EMU | $7400 | 20.67 | 🔒 $$$ |
Top Running Backs
| Player | Team | Salary | Proj Pts | Proj Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai'Den Thomas | UNLV | $7800 | 20.14 | 🔒 $$$ |
| King Miller | USC | $7700 | 18.07 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Micah Ford | STAN | $6300 | 18.04 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Waymond Jordan | USC | $8000 | 17.5 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Ousmane Kromah | FSU | $7300 | 16.36 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Jayden Scott | NCST | $6100 | 15.32 | 🔒 $$$ |
Top Wide Receivers
| Player | Team | Salary | Proj Pts | Proj Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Robinson | FSU | $7000 | 17.16 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Nick Devereaux | EMU | $4900 | 13.16 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Micahi Danzy | FSU | $5400 | 12.43 | 🔒 $$$ |
| TK King | NMST | $5300 | 11.92 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Harold Mack | EMU | $4600 | 11.87 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Trent Mosley | USC | $5700 | 11.63 | 🔒 $$$ |
How to Build Winning CFB DFS Lineups
- Start from the Sims projections. Anchor lineups to the top projected values, not names.
- Find leverage. Pair strong projections with low projected ownership to differentiate from the field.
- Balance floor and ceiling. Mix high-floor players with high-upside leverage plays for GPPs.
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FAQ
Who are the best CFB DFS plays today? By our Sims projections, Jayden Maiava leads the slate at 27.14 projected points. The board above ranks the top players by Stokastic Sims projection and projected ownership. What are Stokastic Sims? Stokastic runs millions of simulations of each slate to produce projections, projected ownership, leverage, and optimal-lineup rates — the numbers on this page — so you build on simulated outcomes, not gut feel. Does Stokastic have a CFB DFS optimizer? Yes — the Stokastic CFB DFS optimizer builds optimal DraftKings and FanDuel lineups straight from these Sims projections and projected ownership in seconds. How do I use CFB projected ownership and leverage? Leverage flags high-upside plays the field is under-rostering — pairing strong projections with low projected ownership is how you gain an edge in GPPs.
Projections and ownership via Stokastic Sims, updated through the week. Lineups via the CFB DataHub. For entertainment; play responsibly.