Michael Hawkins Jr. leads breakouts in college fantasy football first half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
As the college fantasy football season approaches the halfway point, key performers have emerged. Michael Hawkins Jr. of West Virginia is highlighted for averaging 34.94 points per game, outpacing other quarterbacks significantly., Wayne Knight of UCLA is noted for his strong performance as a running back, averaging 22.6 points per game. Conversely, Texas quarterback Arch Manning is identified as a disappointment, ranking 41st among P4 quarterbacks with only 18.6 points per game. The analysis also mentions other players rising and falling in draft stock based on their performances throughout the season, reflecting ongoing trends as teams enter the final weeks of the campaign.
- •Michael Hawkins Jr. averages 34.94 points per game for West Virginia.
- •Wayne Knight is a breakout running back for UCLA with 22.6 points per game.
- •Arch Manning of Texas struggles with only 18.6 points per game, ranking 41st.
- •Oklahoma's John Mateer and Michigan's Bryce Underwood face significant disappointments.
- •Several players show potential for stronger finishes as the season continues.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — The biggest breakouts (and disappointments) in college fantasy football from the first half
"College fantasy football analyst Eric Froton examines the biggest surprises from the first half of the season.
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