College Fantasy Football: Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire Names

Congratulations to those who are still in the mix for a fantasy football championship. Week 13 marks the Semi-Finals for a majority of leagues out there. I realize many of you do not need a waiver wire pickup this week because you are going to ride with the guys who took you to the dance. Nonetheless, I will offer you five of my Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire Names I have an eye on in Week 13.

For this article, I am looking for individuals who are 30% owned or less. All advanced stats I provide throughout the article are pulled from g5hive.com. Before we dig into our Week 13 Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire Names, let’s recap my Week 12 picks.

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*Note – these numbers are based on 1 point per reception and 6-point passing touchdowns unless otherwise noted.

Quarterback (4pt passing TDs)

• • Samari Collier, Coastal Carolina – 13.62 points
    • Left in the 1st Quarter with a lower body injury and did not return

Quarterback (6pt passing TDs)

• • • • Ben Finley, Akron – 35.16 points

Running Back

• • Elijah Green, Sam Houston – 0 points
    • Green was injured and logged a DNP this past week
    • CoCo Brown replaced Green and had 26.9 points

Wide Receiver

• • Cameron Dorner, University of North Texas – 16.3 points

Tight End

• • Joshua Long, Eastern Michigan University – 6.9 points

Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire Names

Quarterback – 4 Point Passing TD Leagues

Caden Creel, Jacksonville State

Fantrax Rostership: 13%
Total Fantasy Points: 156.1
Fantasy Points Per Game: 15.6

Jacksonville State’s quarterback, Caden Creel, has averaged fifteen rushing attempts over the Gamecocks’ last five games. Furthermore, during that same five-game stretch, Creel has averaged 96.2 yards rushing. As a matter of fact, Creel has rushed for over 100 yards in three of their last five contests.

Who does Jacksonville State have in Week 13? Florida International University (FIU). While FIU allows 26.30ppg to opposing quarterbacks, they allow 31.43ppg to the running back position. That is the eleventh worst in the country. I bring up this Panther rush defense because Jacksonville State basically uses Caden Creel as another running back. After all, Creel’s 730 rushing yards are the sixth most in the country amongst quarterbacks. If Jacksonville State continues to utilize Caden Creel as a rushing threat, then I anticipate he will be a Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire Name to know this week for four-point passing touchdown leagues.

.@CadenCreel gets Creel-ative to extend this play and soars into the end zone for 6⃣❗️

📺: @ESPNU @JaxStateFB | #NoLimitsOnUs pic.twitter.com/AJv1Mbjl7t

— Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) November 16, 2025

Quarterback – 6 Point Passing TD Leagues

JJ Kohl, Appalachian State

Fantrax Rostership: 9%
Total Fantasy Points: 99.6
Fantasy Points Per Game: 14.2

AJ Swann has had an up-and-down season in 2025. However, in Week 12, we saw him leave with a lower-body injury, and he did not return. Thus, I look for JJ Kohl to get the start against Marshall. Opposing quarterbacks are averaging 33.74ppg against this Marshall defense. Not only is that the fourth worst in the nation, but they also allow teams to put up 34 points per game against them. JJ Kohl has had his number called upon three times this season to start for the Mountaineers. In those starts, he is averaging 33 pass attempts, 268 yards passing, and two passing touchdowns. As a result, I am inclined to believe JJ Kohl is set up to SMASH in Week 13. Thus, JJ Kohl is my Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire recommendation for six-point passing touchdown leagues.

Running Back

Kenyon Clay, Arkansas State

Fantrax Rostership: 10%
Total Fantasy Points: 116.7
Fantasy Points Per Game: 11.7

Kenyon Clay is the main running back for the Red Wolves. Clay averages fourteen touches and 56.40 yards per game. While he only has two rushing touchdowns on the season, he has a team-leading twenty-six RedZone carries. What’s more, Clay’s 3.20 receptions per game is twelfth best in the nation.

Arkansas State has a big matchup in Week 13 against Louisiana. Louisiana’s defense is allowing 192.6 yards per game on the ground, and opposing running backs are scoring, on average, 30.61ppg. At the same time, those 30.61ppg allowed to opposing running backs is the fourteenth worst in the nation. Given that Clay is the RB1 and is utilized in the passing game, I believe he is game script proof. Subsequently, we have seen this Louisiana defense struggle all year against the run. Fire up Kenyon Clay, as he is my Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire Name to know for Week 13 at the running back position.

TOUCHDOWN RED WOLVES! Jaylen Raynor connects with Kenyon Clay for a 5-yard score and the Red Wolves lead 7-3 with 11:02 remaining in the 1st quarter.#WolvesUp🐺 I #PoundTheRock🪨🔨 pic.twitter.com/1ooPD0U4su

— Arkansas State Football (@AStateFB) November 8, 2025

Wide Receiver

Shelton Sampson, Louisiana

Fantrax Rostership: 18%
Total Fantasy Points: 98.2
Fantasy Points Per Game: 14.0

Shelton Sampson has been fantastic in his return from injury. For example, he has five touchdowns and averaged 25.07ppg in his three games back from injury. I look for Sampson’s success to continue as the Ragin’ Cajuns will face off against Arkansas State this week. Arkansas State loves to run a zone defense. As a matter of fact, Arkansas State runs zone 89.7% of the time. That ranks seventh in the nation. Conversely, the Red Wolves are fifth-worst in the nation in allowing fantasy points to opposing wide receivers while running a zone scheme (40.6ppg). Shelton Sampson is leading the team in receiving yards per game (63.14), target share (20.1%), and has a team-best 7.9ppg against zone defenses. Given these points, Shelton Sampson is my Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire Name for the wide receiver position heading into Week 13.

@TheLunch7 hits @sampson_shelton for six! The ref's needed to review it, BUT WE ALL KNEW!!! pic.twitter.com/ohp06RugnI

— TV’s Wil Herren (@TVs_Wil_Herren) November 9, 2025

Tight End

Jyrin Johnson, Bowling Green

Fantrax Rostership: 9%
Total Fantasy Points: 82.3
Fantasy Points Per Game: 8.2

Jyrin Johnson has been utilized heavily in this Bowling Green offense. To begin with, his 20.5% target share ranks sixth in the nation. Secondly, his 38.30 yards per game is sixth best in the G5. Lastly, his three RedZone targets are only two behind G5 leader, Dorian Thomas. For those reasons, Jyrin Johnson is my Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire name at the tight end position.

Jyrin Johnson continues to clock in atop multiple @MACSports categories among tight ends 🔥

Rec. (32) — 1st MAC, 13th FBS
Rec. Yds (383) — 1st MAC, 16th FBS
Contested Catches (8) — 1st MAC, 2nd FBS
Yds/Catch (12.0) — 1st MAC, 6th FBS
1st Downs (19) — 1st MAC, 11th FBS
YAC (180)… pic.twitter.com/fN3knbk5ns

— BGSU Football (@BG_Football) November 11, 2025

There you have it! I have provided you with five of my Top G5 Semi-Final Waiver Wire Names at each position to help you in your semi-final round of the playoffs! Your league-mates whiffed on these guys. If your league utilizes a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB), I bet you can get away with a small bid for any of these individuals. As always, I am here to turn over every stone to help YOU find those under-the-radar G5 Waiver Wire names!