In the fall, nothing surpasses college football on Saturdays. I do not have to wake for work and can stay up all day watching non-stop pigskin action. On the East Coast, college fantasy football from noon until midnight is the most exciting 12 hours of reality TV.
Throughout the day, I take player notes and gaze at the scores of fantasy matchups on Fantrax. Finally falling asleep, I rise by 6 AM and begin researching. Afterwards, it is time to examine the box scores and production from the week. DynastyMattyIce joins me pinpointing CFF Waiver Wire Gemstones…Let’s Go!
Week 2 College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire
Quarterbacks
Brad Jackson, Texas State (Laub)
Fantrax Ownership: 28%
Total Fantasy Points: 70.2
FPPG: 35.1
PFF Grade:
Throughout the offseason, I sought an answer to who would lead coach G.J. Kinne’s offense. The Bobcats added two quarterbacks in the transfer portal to compete for the job with redshirt freshman Brad Johnson, who remained on the bench behind Jordan McCloud last season. Jackson won the job by the end of camp and has rewarded Kinne with his decision.
Jackson led Texas State to an incredible 43-36 victory over UTSA on Saturday while producing over 30 Fantasy Points (FPs) for the second consecutive game. After two games, the Bobcats’ leader is CFF QB16, throwing five aerial strikes and scoring twice on the ground. At 6-0 and 200 pounds, he has completed over 65% of his passes for 500 yards and scampered for 82 yards on 22 carries. In the next two weeks, Texas State travels to Arizona State and hosts Nicholls (FCS) before the bye week. Afterwards, the Bobcats commence with their Sun Belt conference schedule.
Notebook: “Great player, great leader. Jackson is really everything you want for a guy to be the face of the program,” coach Kinne proclaimed (msn.com).
ANOTHER ONE ☝️ pic.twitter.com/NzSmzjJSLT
— Texas State Football (@TXSTATEFOOTBALL) September 6, 2025
Evan Simon, Temple (DynastyMattyIce)
Fantrax Ownership: 10%
Total Fantasy Points: 76.4
FPPG: 38.2
PFF Grade: 92.2
Following a monster outing, Evan Simon impressed me again in Week 2. He went 8-of-10 passing for 174 yards and three touchdowns while adding 34 rushing yards on eight carries. What stood out to me isn’t just the stats, it’s how poised he looked managing the game and creating opportunities on the ground.
Simon’s performance and production don’t feel like a one-week fluke. The Owls’ quarterback looks firmly locked in as the starter, and while his touchdown rate may settle, his dual-threat ability and volume make him someone trustworthy in S-Flex and deeper CFF leagues. Even if you’re skeptical about the level of competition, do not hesitate to add Simon. The skill set and role are legitimate, and he has the chance to be a consistent CFF contributor all season.
Notebook: “In Week 1, Simon completed 19-of-25 passes for 248 yards, while his school-record-tying six touchdowns are the most of any FBS player thus far. After his stellar performance over UMass, senior Evan Simon was named the Offensive Player of the Week for the American Conference.” (Owlsports.com).
Honorable Mention Quarterbacks
Darian Mensah, Duke
Fantrax Ownership: 28%
Total Fantasy Points: 58.1
FPPG: 29.1
PFF Grade: 89.3
Cedrick Bailey, North Carolina State
Fantrax Ownership: 28%
Total Fantasy Points: 57.2
FPPG: 28.6
PFF Grade: 79.7
College Fantasy Football Diehards on Fire!
Who is the No. 1 signal caller to acquire on the CFF waiver wire this week?
- Darian Mensah, Duke: 13%
- Evan Simon, Temple: 12%
- Brad Jackson, Texas State: 48%
- Cedrick Bailey, NCSU: 27%
“CJ Bailey looked good yesterday. He was throwing passes before the receivers were making their break. Trust and timing are improving.” @coachretzlaff1
“Temple QB Evan Simon! The Temple offense has put up close to 100 points, and Simon has nine touchdowns in those two games. Simon has been super-efficient with a 70% pass completion rate. Although the pass yards aren’t pleasing to the eye (422), the Owls have been dominant on the ground and the schedule draws up Oklahoma, Georgia Tech, & UTSA, which should force Simon to air it out more.” @_NinoBrown_
“Brad Jackson for me! Nice arm and great wheels with a friendly schedule!” @aceholesrule
“Brad Jackson for me. Rushing upside can’t be denied.” @CffDfs
“Brad Jackson. He is Tied for third in the G5 with four touchdown passes. He is averaging 57 yards on the ground (sacks not included). He has only one turnover worthy play, according to PFF. He is taking care of the ball and getting fantasy points on the ground. That is a recipe for success.” @ProbascoLuke
“Brad Jackson should be more consistent but don’t sleep on Evan Simon.” @CFFLists
Running Backs
Chavon Wright, Northern Illinois (DynastyMattyIce)
Fantrax Ownership: 3%
Total Fantasy Points: 26.4
FPPG: 13.2
PFF Grade: 72.7
I’ve been watching Chavon Wright closely, and Week 2 confirmed why I’m intrigued. He carried the ball 27 times for 90 yards and added three catches for seven yards; that’s 30 total touches. Volume is still king in CFF, and that usage doesn’t happen by accident. It tells me the coaching staff trusts him as their RB No. 1.
What I like most is that Wright isn’t just a handcuff or short-yardage back: Even though the efficiency wasn’t great at 3.3 yards per carry, he’s getting opportunities to consistently contribute. The receiving work is minimal, but it keeps his floor solid in PPR formats. In my eyes, Wright is a volume-dependent producer who already has value in deeper leagues and could slide into lineups as a flex or bye-week filler.
J’Mari Taylor, Virginia (Laub)
Fantrax Ownership: 12%
Total Fantasy Points: 54.9
FPPG: 27.5
PFF Grade: 77.0
Late in CFF best ball drafts over the summer, I selected senior running back Harrison Waylee a bunch of times, hoping to hit a grand slam. Unfortunately, I struck out instead. Over the first two weeks, it is clearly J’Mari Taylor’s backfield and the Cavaliers’ runner to roster. He is CFF RB8 after scampering for 182 yards on 27 attempts with five—yes, five—rushing touchdowns in two games.
Before joining Virginia, the graduate student rambled for North Carolina Central (FCS) from 2020 to 24. Last year, Taylor scampered for 1,146 yards, which was the fourth-best in NCCU history. He finished his Eagles’ tenure as the tenth leading rusher with 1,882 yards. According to PFF, he earned the No. 20 grade (86.5) among FCS runners, while breaking 45 tackles and rushing for 700 yards after contact.
At 5-9 and 204 pounds, Taylor packs a punch with a low center of gravity and does not go down easily. He has gained 170 yards after contact, averaging 6.3 yards after contact, and securing nine first downs for the Cavaliers. He also leads the backfield in snaps and rushing attempts. Do not wait to see more: Put a waiver wire claim in for the Virginia ball carrier immediately.
Notebook: “J’Mari is a good football player. I think what you’re seeing in college football nowadays, there are really good football players at all levels, just because of the way recruiting is. He’s played four years of college football prior to coming here, and was a starter for several years. He’s very talented to begin with. He’s got a great temperament, demeanor, team-first guy, hard worker, doesn’t say much at practice,” coach Tony Elliott stated (virginiasports.com).
Tomarion Harden, SMU (Laub)
Fantrax Ownership: 38%
Total Fantasy Points: 35
FPPG: 17.5
PFF Grade: 79.6
The Baylor-SMU game kept me glued to my couch all afternoon: I had two TVs on in the living room and watched the UConn-Syracuse contest at the same time. Both went into OT, and I still can’t believe both the Orange and Bears overcame fourth-quarter deficits to win. Of all the great performances, Tomarion Harden jumped off the screen and really passed the eyeball test as a difference maker for SMU.
Harden, the UCLA transfer, only earned eight carries two weeks ago in the victory over East Texas A&M. Against Baylor, he led the backfield in snaps with 24. After two weeks, he leads all runners with 33. A power back, the 6-2 and 220-pounder has gained 74 yards after contact, averaging 2.74 yards afterwards. He has also converted 13 attempts into first downs and logged three carries over 10 yards. For the season, he has 157 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He will likely remain in a committee for coach Rhett Lashlee, but his role near the goal line and short yardage foretell fantasy production.
HAVE A DAY TJ 🙌 pic.twitter.com/BCsu0KhPIh
— SMU Football (@SMUFB) September 6, 2025
Honorable Mention Running Backs
Elijah Davis, Louisiana
Fantrax Ownership: 12%
Total Fantasy Points: 34.3
FPPG: 17.2
PFF Grade: 81.1
Turbo Richard, Boston College
Fantrax Ownership: 26%
Total Fantasy Points: 41.9
FPPG: 21
PFF Grade: 64.3
Miles Davis, Utah State
Fantrax Ownership: 32%
Total Fantasy Points: 47.8
FPPG: 23.9
PFF Grade: 84.7 (receiving)
CFF Diehards on Fire!
At running back, who is the player you are most interested in acquiring on the CFF waiver wire?
- Cameron Cook, Jacksonville State: 19%
- Tomarion Harden, SMU: 33%
- J’Mari Taylor, Virginia: 30%
- Sutton Smith, Memphis: 18%
“Cameron Cook for me. Big fish, small pond guy with plenty of touches.” @aceholesrule
“Tomarion Harden for me.” @CffDfs
“Sutton Smith is for sure a guy to look at while Greg Desrosiers is out.” @ProbascoLuke
Wide Receivers
Parker Livingstone, Texas (DynastyMattyIce)
Fantrax Ownership: 12%
Targets: 9
Fantasy Points: 41.5
FPPG: 20.8
PFF Grade: 68.0
I was curious to see who would step up when Emmett Mosley went down, and Parker Livingstone made an immediate statement. The redshirt freshman caught four passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns, showing he can win downfield and create separation.
At 6-4, Livingstone gives Texas a different kind of presence compared to Wingo or Moore. What excites me is that Livingstone didn’t just capitalize on opportunity; he looked like he belonged. He’s finishing plays and making himself a reliable target. In my opinion, it’s going to be tough for the staff to take him off the field, even when Mosley returns. Livingstone is a player who can turn one big game into a permanent role, and for me, he’s one of the Week 2 pickups with genuine staying power.
Notebook: “Parker is a guy you can rely on. He never plays scared. He wasn’t even in the picture last year, and this year, he steps up…When you’re ready, that’s what happens when you get your name called,” senior safety Michael Taafe said after the game (thedaileytexasn.com).
Make that 2️⃣ TDs for @parkerl06 🤘 pic.twitter.com/jnM6BbL2ix
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 6, 2025
Hank Beatty, Illinois (Laub)
Fantrax Ownership: 9%
Targets: 14
Fantasy Points: 45.1
FPPG: 22.6
PFF Grade: 91.1
Coach Bret Bielema and the Illinois passing game have provided improbable CFF pass catchers in the past two years: Isaiah Williams and Pat Bryant. Despite a big offensive line and strong ground game, the Illini pepper their alpha receiver, and I have been seeking that player all summer. While watching the Illinois-Duke game, I noticed the heavy usage of Hank Beatty and wanted to conduct a deeper analysis.
Beatty is a 5-11 and 185-pound senior in his fifth year on campus. A special team contributor, he has returned four kicks for 133 yards and a touchdown (more value in SFB Tadpole leagues for sure) in the first two games of the campaign. Scanning advanced stats on PFF, he is the No. 1 graded receiver in the nation, and he is currently CFF WR21 with 13 receptions on 14 targets for 236 yards, averaging 18.2 ypc. The senior also scored a 25-yard rushing TD last week. When a coaching staff devises ways to get the ball into a player’s hands, it is a key indicator of his skills and abilities. Beatty is a nice addition to CFF rosters this week.
Notebook: “I didn’t think I would ever break a record by Red Grange, but I’m just grateful for everybody around me who helped me do it,” Beatty said after his record-setting performance in Week 1 against Western Illinois.
Skyler Bell, UConn (Laub)
Fantrax Ownership: 23%
Targets: 22
Fantasy Points: 51.7
FPPG: 25.9
PFF Grade: 79.9
I tend to shy away from writing about UConn players for two reasons: I am a fan of the Huskies, and for years, the offense malfunctioned and failed to produce impactful fantasy players. Yet, it is clear that the UConn offense is competent in 2025, and Skyler Bell is the alpha in the passing game.
In the first two weeks, Bell has garnered 22 targets after earning 17 against Syracuse. With the game on the line in the fourth quarter, the Huskies’ playmaker rose to the occasion with a clutch 27-yard catch on 4th and 10 to keep the game-tying FG drive alive. After the big catch, Bell caught a nine- and 16-yard pass to put the Huskies in FG range. At the end of the day, he recorded 11 catches for 105 yards, scoring 21.5 FPs, and is CFF WR8 for the season.
Examining advanced stats on PFF, the Huskies are utilizing Bell in creative ways to get him the ball. He has lined up in the slot 41.9% of the time and on the outside 52.4% of his snaps for UConn. The senior playmaker has recorded an 11.7 aDOT and averaged 16 yards per catch. There is no reason that Bell is on less than 50% of rosters before Week 3 kicks off.
Notebook: “Skyler is committed. This is a guy who was offered almost half a million dollars by Michigan to transfer, and decided to come back to UConn for not that much. It says something about him as a person and his commitment to this team. You love those characteristics of a guy like that. He’s a really good person and a really good player.” coach Jim Mora uttered (badgerswire.com).
Beau Sparks, Texas State (DynastyMattyIce)
Fantrax Ownership: 42%
Targets: 17
Fantasy Points: 65.7
FPPG: 32.9
PFF Grade: 82.7
I really like what Beau Sparks brings to this offense. He has a knack for creating separation, making contested catches, and turning opportunities into big plays. This isn’t just a flash-in-the-moment type of player; he’s clearly trusted as a key target and can consistently move the chains and score. Sparks gives CFF coaches a safe floor while still having the potential to break a game open at any moment. In my eyes, he’s exactly the kind of wide receiver I covet on my roster. A player who can produce week in and week out and offer real upside in CFF formats.
Harrison Wallace, Mississippi (Laub)
Fantrax Ownership: 21%
Targets: 15
Fantasy Points: 39.7
FPPG: 19.9
PFF Grade: 82.4
What was Penn State thinking last year? The Nittany Lions have needed a playmaking receiver for the past three seasons. Harrison Wallace dressed in the Navy Blue and White for four seasons, and last year, he kicked off the campaign with a five-catch, 117-yard performance versus West Virginia. Regrettably, Wallace never duplicated the big outing. In four years, he caught only 84 passes for over 1,200 yards with six touchdowns. Alas, he entered the transfer portal last winter and signed with Mississippi for the 2025 season.
On Saturday, I focused on QB Austin Simmons and RB Kewan Lacy in the Mississippi-Kentucky game. Nevertheless, Wallace caught my attention with two big catches, finishing the afternoon with four receptions for 117 yards. Looking at PFF, I noticed that Wallace dominated opponents on deep routes this year: He averaged 13.0 yards after the catch (first in the nation), logged an 18.6 aDOT (second), registered 5.74 yards per route run (second) and recorded 117 total yards after the catch (sixth). He has been targeted 15 times and corralled nine for 247 yards and a touchdown, ranking as CFF WR40. Wallace is an under-the-radar free agent this week.
Notebook: “It’s a great offense. Just, during that transfer portal recruiting window, just coming in and seeing how they run the offense and just get their receivers the ball in space just so they can do what they do, it’s just an opportunity you couldn’t pass up on,” Wallace said last week (si.com).
Honorable Mention Wide Receivers
Corri Milliner, UAB
Fantrax Ownership: 15%
Targets: 17
Fantasy Points: 42.8
FPPG: 21.4
PFF Grade: 73.4
Lewis Bond, Boston College
Fantrax Ownership: 26%
Targets: 27
Fantasy Points: 45
FPPG: 22.5
PFF Grade: 69.2
Mario Craver, Texas A&M
Fantrax Ownership: 43%
Targets: 16
Fantasy Points: 54.6
FPPG: 27.3
PFF Grade: 89.3
CFF Diehards on Fire!
Who are you seeking to acquire at wide receiver on the CFF waiver wire?
- Duce Robinson, Florida State: 24%
- Parker Livingstone, Texas: 24%
- Skyler Bell, UConn: 18%
- Romello Brinson, SMU: 34%
“Romello Brunson for me. I tried and failed to get him last week!” @aceholesrule
“It was always Duce SZN!” @CffDfs
“Parker Livingstone. The clear top option for Arch! Romello Brinson looks great now but will come back to earth when WR Jordan Hudson and TE RJ Maryland heal up.” @WBP83
“I wouldn’t fault anyone for saying Romello Brinson, but I like Skyler Bell. Bell currently ranks fourth in the G5 for yards per game with 135. He is being targeted down the field (16.6 ADOT) and making plays with the ball after (20.5 YAC/Rec).” @ProbascoLuke
CFF All-Americans: Week 2
- QB Taylen Green, Arkansas: 54.6 FPs
- QB Noah Fifita, Arizona: 45.2 FPs
- RB Jonah Coleman, Washington: 44.5 FPs
- RB Robert Henry, UTSA: 40 FPs
- WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana: 36.7 FPs
- WR Josh Coleman, Baylor: 36.1 FPs
- WR Devin Voisin, South Alabama: 35.2 FPs
- TE Brett Norfleet, Missouri: 26.6 FPs
- Flex Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest: 39.1 FPs
