College fantasy football managers look to waiver wire after Week 1

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

College fantasy football managers look to waiver wire after Week 1
Summary

Following the opening week of the college football season, fantasy managers are targeting several quarterbacks and running backs who performed during their debut games. Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel set an ACC record with seven touchdown passes in a 59-14 win over Miami (OH). Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea finished with 31.3 fantasy points after throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-21 victory over Ohio. Tennessee true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon registered 39.84 fantasy points in a 56-9 win against Furman, contributing five total touchdowns. Additionally, Nebraska running back Jamal Rule has emerged as a potential waiver addition after seeing playing time in the team's opening game. Managers are currently evaluating these players for inclusion in rosters ahead of Week 2 contests.

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  • Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes in Pittsburgh's win against Miami (OH).
  • Anthony Colandrea scored 31.3 fantasy points in Nebraska's victory over Ohio.
  • Faizon Brandon accounted for five touchdowns in his Tennessee debut against Furman.
  • Jamal Rule is receiving attention as a waiver option for Nebraska.
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  • 7:23 PMYahoo SportsFantasy Football Waiver Wire: Plenty of impact talent available to boost college lineups going into Week 2
What they're saying
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Eric Froton reveals his top waiver adds heading into Week 2 of the college fantasy football season.

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