California at Syracuse Breakdown: Week 2, Sept. 12, 2026
The final and each team's top CollegeFFB performers from our box score.
Week 2 · ACC game
Final: California 21-18
Final: California 21-18.
Top fantasy performers
CollegeFFB points for Week 2 and each player's line from our box score.
California
| Player | Pos | Pts | Box score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 14.8 | 21/34, 182 yds, 2 TD2 car, -5 yds |
| Chase Hendricks | WR | 14.0 | 5 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD1 car, -1 yds |
| Adam Mohammed | RB | 13.8 | 19 car, 74 yds5 rec, 14 yds |
| Ian Strong | WR | 9.4 | 3 rec, 64 yds |
| Jordan King | WR | 8.6 | 2 rec, 6 yds, 1 TD |
Syracuse
| Player | Pos | Pts | Box score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daunte Bacheyie | TE | 17.3 | 4 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD |
| Justus Ross-Simmons | WR | 16.5 | 6 rec, 105 yds |
| Umari Hatcher | WR | 13.7 | 6 rec, 77 yds |
| Ju'Juan Johnson | QB | 11.7 | 15 car, 46 yds, 1 TD1 rec, 1 yds |
| Steve Angeli | QB | 9.8 | 24/49, 306 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT6 car, -4 yds |
News
Syracuse QB Malachi Nelson was knocked out of the final minutes of the Oct. 17 game against Louisville, according to Syracuse On SI. Nelson had practiced only on Thursdays over the previous two weeks, the outlet reported. Syracuse enters game week with major questions under center, according to Syracuse On SI.
Mason Mini had 5 catches for 49 yards and 1 touchdown in California's 41-7 loss to Wake Forest on Oct. 17, good for 15.9 CollegeFFB points in that game. At $5.4M, the tight end has averaged 9.2 points a game this season and looks positioned for more work when California visits SMU on Oct. 24.
Ahmad Miller ran 18 times for 123 yards and 1 touchdown and added 1 catch for 7 yards in Syracuse's 34-26 loss to Louisville on Oct. 17, good for 20 CollegeFFB points. Syracuse visits North Carolina on Oct. 24, and at $4.9M, Miller could remain busy in the backfield, having averaged 8.9 CollegeFFB points a game this season.
Umari Hatcher posted 13 catches for 224 yards and 1 touchdown in Syracuse's 34-26 loss to Louisville on Oct. 17, good for 41.4 CollegeFFB points in that game. Both the catches and the yardage were career highs for him, according to The Associated Press. "I got to make plays for each one of those guys," Hatcher said. At $6.7M, with his production averaging 29.1 points a game this season, he is in line for more when Syracuse visits North Carolina on Oct. 24.
California wide receiver Cooper Perry will be a game-time decision, according to Cal On SI.
California's leading running back, Adam Mohammed, will not play in the game, according to Cal On SI. Mohammed also missed Cal's game against Virginia Tech, according to Cal On SI.
Ashten Emory ran 19 times for 46 yards and 2 touchdowns and added 4 catches for 30 yards in California's 25-20 win over Virginia Tech on Oct. 10, scoring 23.6 CollegeFFB points. "Ashten has been carrying that rock and inspiring the team," coach Tosh Lupoi said after that game. He could have room for more touches, as his workload jumped from 8.3 carries a game in his previous 3 games, and he has averaged 9.1 points a game this season. At $5.3M, he faces Wake Forest on Oct. 17.
Daunte Bacheyie had 4 catches for 97 yards and 1 receiving touchdown in Syracuse's 28-25 loss at Virginia on Oct. 10, scoring 19.7 CollegeFFB points. He appears well positioned as a TE option when Syracuse faces Louisville on Oct. 17, averaging 14.2 CollegeFFB points a game this season at a $4.8M price.