Week 1 is officially in the books, and man, there’s a ton of action to dig through when we’re setting up our College Fantasy Football lineups for Week 2. Some players absolutely exploded onto the scene as new contributors, but then there are others where you just gotta pump the brakes. Let’s dive into who you absolutely need to start and who might ride the pine.
Nebraska’s Anthony Colandrea Is Primed to Go Off
Listen up, because Anthony Colandrea is a high-end Week 2 starter, no question. This guy brings serious rushing equity to OC Dana Holgorsen’s quarterback-friendly system. Last season at UNLV, where he was the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, Colandrea put up an insane 4,108 total yards and 33 touchdowns. We’re talking 649 rushing yards and 10 scores on the ground! He hit at least 15 rushing yards and one passing touchdown in *every single game*. Holgorsen is already raving about Colandrea’s rapid processing and his ability to create outside the pocket. With Nebraska’s offensive line looking stronger and their explosive-play capability, Colandrea is set to attack vertically and then just harvest fantasy points with designed runs and scrambles. Seriously, the kid has legitimate 30-point upside against an overmatched Bowling Green defense. Are you seriously leaving those points on your bench?
Dual-Threat Beasts Lighting Up the Early Season
And you can’t sleep on Michael Hawkins Jr., either. He gave us some seriously enticing dual-threat production in Week 1, completing 11-of-14 passes during West Virginia’s 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina. He didn’t just pass efficiently, though; he added 103 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, good for a cool 23.6 fantasy points. This isn’t a fluke either. Hawkins produced 262 rushing yards and two touchdowns in limited duty at Oklahoma before heading to Morgantown. West Virginia got a little too conservative after building a 24-0 lead last week, but that game script just showed how easily Hawkins can get to the end zone with his legs. Even if the Mountaineers pull their starters early, Hawkins should lead enough possessions to bank you 25+ fantasy points with almost zero bust potential. His mobility is the ultimate fantasy accelerant, right?
Sellers Ready to Explode, Plus Maryland’s Signal Caller
Then there’s LaNorris Sellers from South Carolina. This third-year starting signal caller is absolutely positioned for a high-scoring performance against Towson. His 2025 campaign was a bit uneven, sure, but he still put up 2,437 passing yards and 303 rushing yards. New offensive coordinator Kendal Briles is installing a more aggressive, quarterback-run-friendly attack, designed to unleash Sellers’ explosive-play ability and simplify his reads. At 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, Sellers is South Carolina’s most dangerous short-yardage weapon, giving him multi-touchdown rushing potential every time the Gamecocks get near scoring territory. Towson is going to have a nightmare trying to contain his mix of designed runs, scrambles, and those downfield throws when the play breaks down. Sellers’ per-touch explosiveness and the real chance of South Carolina dropping 50+ points makes him a seriously strong start in this super favorable non-conference matchup. And for Malik Washington from Maryland, his Week 1 passing line against UConn clocked in at 19-of-31 for 186 yards and one touch. That’s a start, right?
So, there you have it, your must-start QBs for Week 2. Get those lineups locked in! These are the guys who could be the difference makers.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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