The CFB Pulse: Weekly News That Actually Matters

Kevin dives into CFB news that you need to know!

Spring games are starting to wrap up across the country, and now we’ve got real data points to work with. After weeks of practice reports and coach speak, we’re finally seeing these teams in live settings, who’s running with the ones, which freshmen are flashing, and where position battles actually stand.

For Devy, CFF, and C2C managers, this is one of the most valuable checkpoints of the offseason. Spring games don’t tell the whole story, but they give us quick, actionable takeaways on usage, development, and early momentum heading into the summer.

Let’s dive into some quick-hitting takeaways from the spring games that have already gone down.

Michigan Spring Game Preview Takeaways (Devy/CFF Focus)

QB: Bryce Underwood vs. Tommy Carr (real storyline)

• Bryce Underwood = still QB1

  • Got first-team run, limited sample (3/9, 22 yards)

  • Flashed some improvement in pocket presence + willingness to hang in

  • Accuracy was inconsistent, but more mechanical than decision-making issues

• Tommy Carr (FR) = biggest takeaway

  • Poised beyond his years

  • Accurate, throws a very catchable ball

  • Created with his legs (led team in rushing through improvisation, not designed runs)

  • Looked comfortable extending plays and making the right decision

Fantasy Take:

• Devy: Underwood still elite, but Carr is now a legit stash

• CFF: Underwood likely starts, but Carr is the name to know if things get shaky

RB Room: Reload doesn’t stop

This is the identity.

• Jordan Marshall

  • Proven production (932 yards, 6.2 YPC)

  • Showed burst + vision again in limited work

• Savion Hiter (FR)

  • Looks physically ready right now (added size, still explosive)

  • Ran through contact, showed vision + cutting ability

  • Not just power, full skill set

Takeaway:

• This is shaping up as a true 1A/1B

• Staff and insiders believe the run game might not drop off at all, and could improve

Fantasy Take:

• Marshall = safe weekly CFF play

• Hiter = high-end devy + potential late-season breakout

Pass Catchers: Built for space

• Salesi Moa

  • Clear “get him the ball” player

  • Quick hitters, YAC, space usage

  • Different body type than past Michigan slot guys

• Eli Owens / supporting cast

  • Reliable underneath targets

  • Fewer drops, better consistency overall

Fantasy Take:

• Moa = sneaky CFF PPR value

• Passing game still developing identity

Offensive Context (important)

• New system → still being installed

• Very vanilla spring game (held back QB run game)

• OL was mixed/injured → not full picture

• Defense clearly ahead (normal this time of year)

Final Fantasy Lens

• BUY: Savion Hiter (everything you want in a freshman RB)

• HOLD: Bryce Underwood (tools still elite, development ongoing)

• STASH: Tommy Carr (real momentum)

• SLEEPER: Salesi Moa (role-based production)

Bottom Line

Michigan is still going to lean into what it does best:

• Elite run game foundation

• QB development over time

• The scheme is still coming together

If Underwood takes even a modest step, this offense has upside.
If not, the run game (Marshall + Hiter) gives them one of the safest floors in the country, and that still translates for CFF.

Houston Spring Game Takeaways (Devy/CFF Focus)

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