Yahoo Sports has opened signups for a brand‑new college fantasy football experience that will run through the 2026 season, with the first drafts scheduled to begin on August 3 and the inaugural scoring week kicking off on September 3.
A novel fantasy format
The competition restricts its player pool to the 68 teams that belong to the Power Four conferences, giving participants a chance to assemble rosters drawn exclusively from those programs.
Scoring with a Team Offense twist
What sets this league apart is the inclusion of a Team Offense slot, a position that rewards high‑scoring units while imposing harsher penalties for turnovers than traditional NFL fantasy formats. Because of that structure, running backs and wide receivers are projected to be the most coveted assets in the draft.
Early mock drafts already point to West Virginia’s Cam Cook and BYU’s LJ Martin as top‑tier selections, while Colorado’s standout receivers Danny Scudero, Kam Perry and DeAndre Moore Jr. are expected to become fantasy staples.
The absence of a kicker slot and the emphasis on team‑wide performance mean that even tight ends could see increased value, especially in programs that deploy wide receivers in that spot.
Fans can look forward to tracking a deep list of prospects, including names such as Jeremiah Smith, Ahmad Hardy, Kewan Lacy, Malachi Toney, Mark Fletcher Jr., Trinidad Chambliss, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore and Cam Coleman, all of whom are slated to be part of the player pool.
With drafts kicking off in early August and the first points being awarded in September, the upcoming season promises to reshape how college football enthusiasts engage with the sport, blending the excitement of fantasy football with the unique dynamics of Power Four programs.