Devy Fantasy Football Primer: Quinn Ewers, Devin Neal, Travis Hunter (2024)

The game of the week features a highly anticipated Lonestar State showdown between No. 3 Texas and No. 20 Texas A&M, a rivalry that has been dormant since 2011 but is back with massive stakes.

The Aggies, currently on the playoff bubble, need a win to stay in contention for a spot in the postseason, while Texas is already in a strong playoff position, but still has plenty to prove before the SEC Championship.

All eyes will be on Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers, who comes into the game nursing an ankle injury that could impact his performance. Kansas running back Devin Neal had the game of his career vs. Colorado and has the draft community buzzing.

Devy Fantasy Football Primer

(All odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook)

Game of the Week

No. 3 Texas (-5.5) @ No. 20 Texas A&M | Total 48.5 | Saturday, 7:30 ET on ABC

This is a rivalry renewed for the first time since 2011. The Texas A&M Aggies will host the Texas Longhorns with a ticket to the SEC title game on the line. The Aggies are playing for their postseason lives as a loss would knock them out of consideration for a playoff berth. Texas is likely in no matter the result of this game.

Potential first-round pick Quinn Ewers comes into this game dealing with an ankle injury he suffered last Saturday. We will see come Saturday how healthy Ewers is and if it impacts his play.

It will be strength versus strength when Texas A&M’s potent rush offense meets Texas’ elite run defense. Texas also has one of the best pass-rushing defenses that will look to knock Marcel Reed off schedule when dropping back to pass and contain his ability to make plays with his legs.

Whether Ewers is fully healthy or not, this will be an uphill battle for the Aggies. I don’t believe they will be able to overcome it. The Longhorns should control the game at their pace and come out victorious.

Texas Offensive and Defensive Ranks

(Via Outlier.Bet)

Offense
- 15th in scoring: 36.5 points per game
- 16th in passing yards: 279.7 yards per game
- 58th in rushing yards: 169.6 yards per game
- 29th in yards per play: 6.2 yards per play
Defense
- 3rd in scoring: 12.1 points per game
- 2nd in passing yards allowed: 143.3 yards per game
- 13th in rushing yards allowed: 104.2 yards per game
- 1st in yards per play allowed: 3.6 yards per play

Texas A&M Offensive and Defensive Ranks

(Via Outlier.Bet)

Offense
- 35th in scoring: 32.5 points per game
- 86th in passing yards: 208.7 yards per game
- 17th in rushing yards: 208.7 yards per game
- 46th in yards per play: 5.9 yards per play
Defense
- 36th in scoring: 21.5 points per game
- 81st in passing yards allowed: 227.7 yards per game
- 41st in rushing yards allowed: 128.4 yards per game
- 53rd in yards per play allowed: 5.2 yards per play

My Picks:

Moneyline: Texas (-225)
Spread: Texas -5.5 (-120)
Total: Under 48.5 (-110)

Devy Spotlight

Devin Neal (RB – Kansas) | 2025

Devin Neal is coming off the game of his career, leading the Jayhawks to a third straight win against a top-25-ranked team with 207 rushing yards, 80 receiving yards and four total touchdowns. Neal could be playing his last game as a Jayhawk if they cannot take down the Baylor Bears.

Neal currently ranks as my RB6 in the 2025 NFL Draft class but is in the same tier as Jordan James, Ollie Gordon and Jonah Coleman. He could leave one last impression heading into the offseason with another big game to close out his career.

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— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) November 25, 2024

Heisman Trophy Race

The top five Heisman favorites after Week 12:

Travis Hunter (WR/DB – Colorado) | -850
Ashton Jeanty (RB – Boise State) | +550
Cameron Ward (QB – Miami) | +1400
Dillon Gabriel (QB – Oregon) | +6000
Will Howard (QB – Ohio State) | +40000

It appears the Heisman Trophy race is all but over with Travis Hunter having a massive edge in odds over the field. With only one week remaining in the regular season, it would take a game for the ages for Ashton Jeanty to make this close leading up to the Heisman Trophy ceremony on December 14th.