California at UNLV Breakdown: Week 5, Oct. 3, 2026
The final and each team's top CollegeFFB performers from our box score.
Week 5
Final: UNLV 39-31
Final: UNLV 39-31.
Top fantasy performers
CollegeFFB points for Week 5 and each player's line from our box score.
UNLV
| Player | Pos | Pts | Box score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Arnold | QB | 42.1 | 11/22, 177 yds, 3 TD15 car, 110 yds, 2 TD |
| Kayden McGee | WR | 17.8 | 3 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD2 car, 3 yds |
| Taz Reddicks | WR | 11.6 | 2 rec, 36 yds, 1 TD |
| Keyan Burnett | TE | 10.4 | 2 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD |
| Jai'Den Thomas | RB | 6.8 | 16 car, 46 yds2 rec, 2 yds |
California
| Player | Pos | Pts | Box score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taimane Purcell | TE | 19.2 | 3 rec, 102 yds, 1 TD |
| Ian Strong | WR | 16.9 | 6 rec, 49 yds, 1 TD |
| Jackson Brousseau | QB | 16.1 | 19/32, 200 yds, 2 TD3 car, 1 yds |
| Ashten Emory | RB | 13.9 | 12 car, 48 yds, 1 TD2 rec, 11 yds |
| Carson Perry-Smith | WR | 12.5 | 1 rec, 53 yds, 1 TD1 car, 2 yds |
News
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.
Jai'Den Thomas ran 17 times for 48 yards and 1 touchdown and caught 5 passes for 32 yards in UNLV's 41-31 loss at Air Force on Oct. 17, good for 19 CollegeFFB points. UNLV faces Northern Illinois on Oct. 31, and at $14M, Thomas looks set up for more work, having averaged 16.9 CollegeFFB points a game this season.
Kayden McGee caught 5 passes for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns and added 1 carry for 4 yards in UNLV's 41-31 loss at Air Force on Oct. 17, good for 27.3 CollegeFFB points. At $5.5M, he figures to stay involved when UNLV faces Northern Illinois on Oct. 31, and he is averaging 12.7 points a game this season.
Jackson Arnold threw for 246 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran 13 times for 78 yards and 1 touchdown in UNLV's 41-31 loss at Air Force on Oct. 17, good for 29.6 CollegeFFB points. He should keep getting chances to pile up points when UNLV hosts Northern Illinois on Oct. 31, as he has averaged 23.8 points a game this season, and at $10.6M he offers both passing and rushing production.
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.