Cincinnati at West Virginia Breakdown: Week 7, Oct. 17, 2026
The final and each team's top CollegeFFB performers from our box score.
Week 7 · Big 12 game
Final: West Virginia 45-42
Final: West Virginia 45-42.
Top fantasy performers
CollegeFFB points for Week 7 and each player's line from our box score.
West Virginia
| Player | Pos | Pts | Box score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hawkins | QB | 50.3 | 25/33, 464 yds, 3 TD26 car, 77 yds, 2 TD |
| DJ Epps | WR | 30.6 | 8 rec, 163 yds, 1 TD1 car, 3 yds |
| Cam Cook | RB | 16.1 | 15 car, 40 yds2 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD |
| Amari Latimer | RB | 13.2 | 4 car, 14 yds, 1 TD2 rec, 38 yds |
| Prince Strachan | WR | 11.4 | 3 rec, 84 yds |
Cincinnati
| Player | Pos | Pts | Box score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Tabb | RB | 38.9 | 15 car, 118 yds, 2 TD4 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD |
| JC French | QB | 38.8 | 22/30, 389 yds, 3 TD13 car, 52 yds, 1 TD |
| JV Gibson | WR | 20.5 | 7 rec, 75 yds, 1 TD |
| Isaiah Johnson | WR | 17.5 | 3 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD |
| Malachi Henry | WR | 14.8 | 2 rec, 128 yds |
News
Cole Tabb ran 15 times for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns and added 4 catches for 51 yards and 1 receiving touchdown in Cincinnati's 45-42 loss at West Virginia on Oct. 17, good for 38.9 CollegeFFB points in that game. He took on his biggest role of the season against West Virginia, according to Cincinnati Bearcats On SI. Cincinnati faces Texas Tech, which allows the 12th-fewest yards per carry in FBS, on Oct. 24, but Tabb has been a steady producer, averaging 21.7 points a game this season, and could stay busy at $6M.
Michael Hawkins threw for 464 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran 26 times for 77 yards and 2 more scores in West Virginia's 45-42 win over Cincinnati on Oct. 17, good for 50.3 CollegeFFB points. West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez said, "He made some great throws and hung in there," adding that he has no hesitation that Hawkins can make the throw on any pass play. At $9.4M, Hawkins has been an elite producer, averaging 36.2 points a game this season, and should remain a fantasy focal point when West Virginia visits TCU, despite the Horned Frogs allowing the 16th-fewest yards per pass attempt this season in FBS.
DJ Epps caught 8 passes for 163 yards and 1 touchdown, adding 1 carry for 3 yards, in West Virginia's 45-42 win over Cincinnati on Oct. 17, good for 30.6 CollegeFFB points in that game. Averaging 15.6 points a game this season, Epps could continue to produce at $6.1M when West Virginia visits TCU on Oct. 24.
JC French threw for 389 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran 13 times for 52 yards and 1 touchdown in Cincinnati's 45-42 loss at West Virginia on Oct. 17, scoring 38.8 CollegeFFB points. The passing yardage was a career high, according to The Associated Press. Cincinnati Bearcats On SI named him its Offensive Player of the Game for the Week 7 loss to West Virginia. At $6.9M, French is averaging 24.7 points a game this season and looks primed for more big outings when Cincinnati hosts Texas Tech on Oct. 24.