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CJ Baxter Gaining Fantasy Value as Season Rolls Along
Kentucky running back CJ Baxter is being added in more and more fantasy leagues as the college football season moves along. He's up to 361 rushing yards and six touchdowns across 68 rushing attempts after five games. Baxter also has caught seven passes for 62 yards. The running back has scored in all but one game, and has four touchdowns over his past three contests. Baxter had nine carries in his first game before 11 in his second - he has at least 13 carries in each of the past three contests, and now leads the Wildcats in rushing yards. Jason Patterson has 45 carries for 355 yards and three scores, which takes some value away from Baxter, but the RB is still worth some more fantasy attention as he prepares for a Week 6 clash with LSU.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Gio Lopez Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez continues to rise as a fantasy asset, and he's worth some more adds going into Week 6. In his first season with the Demon Deacons, Lopez has completed 64.9% of his passes for 1,377 passing yards and 10 touchdowns, while throwing just one interception. He has 192 rushing yards and five touchdowns across 48 rushing attempts as well. He's put together some big fantasy point totals, and is coming off his best outing of the season - he threw for 265 yards and two scores, while rushing for 88 yards and three touchdowns against Stanford. His Week 6 matchup against NC State is a pretty solid one, so that makes Lopez worth adding in more fantasy leagues, especially deeper setups.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Mario Craver Likely Ruled Out
Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver appears to be ruled out for the rest of Saturday night's game against Arkansas with an ankle injury. Craver was listed as a game-time decision heading into the week. The standout wide receiver was able to walk off under his own power, but reports indicate the medical staff worked on Craver's ankle and that his gloves and helmet have now been taken away from him. At the time of writing, the Aggies lead 34-7 at the start of the fourth quarter, so it's plausible the team is being extra cautious with Craver.
Source: Travis Brown Of KBTXSports
Source: Travis Brown Of KBTXSports
Cameron Dickey Downgraded To Out
Texas Tech's running back has been downgraded to out for the rest of Saturday's game against Colorado. The running back was helped back to the locker room after suffering an apparent left leg injury and will not return. It's unclear exactly what the injury is or if Dickey will miss additional time.
Source: Cory Whitman Of Dallas News
Source: Cory Whitman Of Dallas News
LJ Martin Downgraded To Out
BYU running back LJ Martin has been downgraded to out for the rest of the game after further evaluation of an ankle injury. The reigning Big Twelve player of the year was seen in street clothes and a hoodie on the sidelines after halftime. The extent of the injury and whether Martin will miss additional games are unclear, but he will not return for Week 5.
Source: Jake Hatch Of Locked On Cougars
Source: Jake Hatch Of Locked On Cougars
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele Suffers Possible Concussion
Cal star sophomore quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele was injured in the team's 31-39 loss to UNLV on Saturday. Sagapolutele exited the game after taking a scary head hit and did not return. The Cal standout was injured late in the first half and had already attempted 27 passes; he completed 19 for 195 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Junior transfer quarterback Jackson Brousseau stepped in for Sagapolutele with the team down 24-7 and led a valiant comeback, but fell short. Brousseau completed 19 of 32 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi said Sagapolutele was medically cleared, but he didn't feel comfortable putting him back in the game.
Source: Thomas Dunn Of On3
Source: Thomas Dunn Of On3
Cameron Dickey Helped To Locker Room
Texas Tech star running back Cameron Dickey suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's matchup against Colorado. Early reports suggest it could be an ankle injury, but Texas Tech has not issued a specific statement. Dickey had carried the ball four times for 15 yards before the injury. Junior running back J'Koby Williams will likely carry a heavier load in Dickey's absence. The two had been in a near 50/50 split of the team's important carries, with Dickey getting the slight nod with 53 carries to Williams 46. Dickey was seen limping to the locker room with assistance from staff members, and it's unclear if he will return to the game.
Source: Don Williams Of Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Source: Don Williams Of Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
LJ Martin Questionable To Return Against TCU
BYU star running back LJ Martin appeared to injure his ankle during the first half of Saturday's game against TCU. Reports indicate that his ankle was heavily taped and in a brace and he was testing it out on the sideline, but he has yet to return to the field. Martin is being evaluated in the locker room and is listed as questionable to return.
Source: Spencer Linton Of BYUtv
Source: Spencer Linton Of BYUtv
Hank Brown Injury Not Considered Serious
Iowa quarterback Hank Brown left Saturday's game against Ohio State late in the third quarter. The Hawkeyes lost 31-14 as their offense was stifled for most of the game. Brown completed 12 of his 27 passes for 132 yards and had one interception before leaving the game. He appeared to hurt his arm or shoulder on a big hit from defensive tackle John Walker. After the game, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz didn't think the injury was too serious, but no official injury has been listed yet.
Source: Adam Rittenberg Of ESPN
Source: Adam Rittenberg Of ESPN
Mason Heintschel Will Miss Rest Of Season
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL in the team's thrilling OT win over Virginia Tech on Friday night. The sophomore quarterback was on pace to outperform his impressive freshman season before the injury. This season, Heintschel completed 66.2% of his passes for 1,304 yards, 14 touchdowns, and one interception. He had two incredible games in Week 1 and Week 4, throwing for seven and six touchdowns, respectively. Before the injury against Virginia Tech, he completed 10 of 18 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown. Senior quarterback Holden Geriner stepped in for Heintschel, and he completed 66% of his 12 passes for 78 yards and one touchdown.
Source: Pete Thamel Of ESPN
Source: Pete Thamel Of ESPN
Jared Curtis Out Against Georgia
Vanderbilt star quarterback Jared Curtis will not play against Georgia on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. As a result, Blaze Berlowitz will get the start for the Commodores. Curtis is RotoBaller's 45th-ranked quarterback and is projected to score 15.8 fantasy points against the Bulldogs. Berlowitz has completed 14 of 25 passes for 178 yards this season. Georgia has been stingy against opposing passing games, allowing just 182 yards through the air per contest in 2026. With Curtis under center, Vanderbilt wasn't exactly a passing juggernaut, as it averaged just 231 yards passing per game through four matchups.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
LaNorris Sellers at Risk of Being Benched?
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers could be benched on Saturday as the Gamecocks take on No. 24 Kentucky in a critical SEC matchup. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, South Carolina backup quarterback Cutter Woods received an uptick in first-team reps leading into the Gamecocks' meeting with Kentucky, pointing toward a potential switch if Sellers continues to struggle. Sellers has completed just 62.1% of his passes while throwing four interceptions against six touchdown passes this year. He has at least one interception in each of the past three games and is coming off a loss to Alabama in which he totaled just 185 yards passing.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Pessimism Surrounding Abu Sama III's Status
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, there is growing pessimism that Wisconsin running back Abu Sama III will be able to play against Michigan State on Saturday. Sama III is dealing with an upper-body injury and if he can't play, Darrion Dupree and Bryan Jackson II will likely see an uptick in usage as a result. Sama III has carried the ball 28 times for 190 yards and a touchdown this season, averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Wisconsin takes on a Spartans run defense that has allowed 124 yards rushing per game this season. Sama III is RotoBaller's 57th-ranked running back and is projected to score 7.8 fantasy points against Michigan State.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Nate Frazier a Game-Time Decision
Georgia running back Nate Frazier missed last week's win over Oklahoma but will be a game-time decision for the Bulldogs as they go up against Vanderbilt in Week 4, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Frazier is Georgia's leading ball carrier, totaling 202 yards rushing on 24 carries this season, an impressive average of 8.4 yards per carry, while also finding the end zone five times. Vanderbilt has allowed 116.3 yards rushing per game this season. Frazier is RotoBaller's 28th-ranked running back and is projected to score 11.1 fantasy points this week as the Bulldogs take on the Commodores.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Vernell Brown III Doubtful vs. Missouri
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown is doubtful to play for Florida on Saturday as the Gators take on Missouri, according to the SEC availability report. Brown has enjoyed a strong start to the season, totaling 17 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns while averaging a lofty 15.9 yards per reception. This past week, he recorded three receptions for 25 yards during a win over Ole Miss. Brown III is the Gators' leading receiver and his absence will likely lead to more production for Dallas Wilson, TJ Abrams and Bailey Stockton. Missouri has allowed 263 yards per game through the air this season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Melkart Abou is Back for UNC
After missing this past week's game against Clemson, North Carolina star pass rusher Melkart Abou will play for the Tar Heels as they go up against No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Abou has been dealing with a hand/wrist injury that has kept him sidelined since a season-opening win over TCU. Abou led the ACC in sacks per game in 2025 and finished the Week 0 win over the Horned Frogs with four tackles and a sack. North Carolina is RotoBaller's 54th-ranked defense and is projected to score just 2.8 fantasy points against the Fighting Irish.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Luke Dehnicke Won't Play on Friday Night
Northwestern tight end Luke Dehnicke (undisclosed), who broke out last week against Indiana, won't play in the Week 5 game against Penn State on Friday night, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Dehnicke caught seven passes for 140 yards in the close loss to the Hoosiers last Friday and was a trending waiver wire option heading into Week 5 for college fantasy football. In his absence, Alex Honig, who ranks third on the team with 79 receiving yards, should see more action. This is a tough blow to quarterback Aidin Chiles and the Northwestern passing attack.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Indiana Running Back Lee Beebe Jr. Downgraded To Questionable
Indiana running back Lee Beebe Jr. was downgraded to questionable for the Hoosiers Week 5 game against Rutgers. Beebe has been a huge part of the Indiana offense, rushing 71 times for 398 yards and three touchdowns, including a 70-yard touchdown run in a 29-23 Week 4 win against Northwestern. Injuries currently decimate the Indiana backfield, as Khobie Martin has been ruled out and Turbo Richard is also listed as questionable. If Richard and Beebe are ruled out, sophomore running back Sean Cuono will likely step into a larger role. This season, Cuono has 11 carries for 45 yards.
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Florida Wide Receiver Bailey Stockton Questionable For Week 5
Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton is listed as questionable for the Week 5 game against Missouri with a possible concussion. Stockton suffered the injury in the team's Week 4 win over Ole Miss when Ole Miss safety Joenel Agueero hit him in the head and was ejected for targeting. The injury news is poorly timed, as the team may also be missing wide receiver Vernell Brown III. This season, Stockton has 13 receptions for 106 yards and one touchdown.
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Georgia Running Back Nate Frazier Game Time Decision
Georgia running back Nate Frazier is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt after suffering a rib injury against Arkansas in Week 3. Frazier missed the team's Week 4 game against Oklahoma with the same injury. The junior running back has toted the rock 24 times this season for 202 yards and five touchdowns. In Week 1 against Tennessee State, he turned four carries into three rushing touchdowns. Georgia split the running back carries in Week 4 between Dwight Phillips Jr. (8 carries) and Chuancey Bowens (9 carries). However, Phillips was far more efficient, turning his opportunities into 84 yards, while Bowens managed only 26 yards.
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Michigan's John Henry Daley Questionable For Week 5
Michigan edge rusher John Henry Daley is listed as questionable for Saturday's Big Ten clash with Minnesota with a lower-body injury that he suffered late in the team's Week 4 loss to Iowa. Daley was one of the most coveted transfers in the portal this offseason when he left Utah. This season, the senior edge rusher has three sacks and 16 tackles.
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
