Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 7

PLAYERS TO START

E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State (vs. Boston College)

The Seminoles are licking their wounds a bit this week after suffering a major upset at the hands of N.C. State that probably cost them a shot at a national title. Manuel was a bit mediocre in that game but has played well this year, throwing for 1,365 yards, 10 touchdowns and two interceptions, with a rushing score to boot. Fortunately for Manuel, this week he gets to take on a Boston College team that just gave up 31 points to Army and has struggled on defense against every opponent except Maine. Expect a big bounce-back.

Ryan Aplin, QB, Arkansas State (vs. South Alabama)

Gus Malzahn has done some impressive things with his offenses, but the transition for Aplin and company has been a bit of a slow process thus far. Aplin only has eight passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns, and four of those scores came ...

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