Week 2 of the college fantasy football season just dropped a bombshell! If you weren’t watching, you absolutely missed West Virginia QB Michael Hawkins Jr. go OFF. This dude, rostered in just 4% of leagues, absolutely lit up UT Martin in a 52-7 demolition. We’re talking four touchdowns, a ridiculous 35.8 fantasy points. While everyone else was busy adding their usual suspects, Hawkins Jr. quietly put up numbers that scream “must-add” in capital letters. Oh, and by the way, our own Washington Huskies scraped out a gritty 16-14 win over Utah State. College ball is just wild everywhere right now!
Hawkins Jr. Running Wild in the Mountains, Ready for Primetime
Seriously, this kid is an athletic specimen, and he’s continued his torrid start! He completed 5-of-7 passes for 155 yards and two scores, but let’s be real, that’s not even the juiciest part. Hawkins added a stunning 96 rushing yards and two more touchdowns, including an explosive 71-yard run that showed off his pure game-breaking athleticism. This isn’t a fluke; he’s now hit over 23 fantasy points in consecutive games, putting up 23.6 in Week 1, sitting at an insane 59.4 points through his first two appearances. Yeah, his passing volume might have been a bit abbreviated in Week 2, but listen up: the designed rushing involvement and open-field explosiveness are totally sustainable assets in HC Rich Rodriguez’s run-heavy scheme. A quarterback averaging 29.7 fantasy points per game with a featured rushing role? That deserves immediate attention.
Gio Lopez: Another Dual-Threat You Absolutely Need to Snag
But wait, the waiver wire just keeps giving! Wake Forest’s Gio Lopez, rostered in a measly 1% of leagues, pulled off one of Week 2’s most impressive dual-threat performances, leading Wake Forest past Purdue in double overtime. Lopez completed 16-of-27 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown. Like Hawkins, his legs made the difference! He tacked on 59 rushing yards and two crucial scores on 13 carries, racking up 32.9 fantasy points. Those 13 rushing attempts are probably the most important number here for fantasy purposes, revealing a clear, designed component of the offense rather than just broken-play scrambles. He protected the ball, consistently extended drives, and accounted for three of Wake’s touchdowns in a super competitive road environment. This guy is protecting the football and winning games, what more could you want?
The Schedule Ahead: Keep These Guys On Your Roster
Hawkins Jr. faces Virginia at a neutral site next, which will be his first real Power Four test. Then he’s got Oklahoma State at home, and listen, Oklahoma State just gave up 31 points in a shootout against Oregon, making them look like an incredibly attractive matchup. Iowa State on the road rounds out his next few. His passing efficiency might see some regression against stronger defenses, but that rushing upside is pure gold. For Lopez, Wake Forest hosts Miami next, which will definitely be a significant defensive challenge. After that, he travels to Louisville and welcomes Stanford. These games should ensure he gets plenty of four-quarter volume. If you’re looking for an immediate, game-changing boost at quarterback in your college fantasy league, these two are the absolute priority adds. Go snag them now, before your rivals know what hit ’em!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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