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College Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire: Quintrevion Wisner a top add with Ousmane Kromah out for the season

Week 8’s college fantasy football waiver wire is shaping up to be a scramble after 14 teams take a bye, leaving managers scrambling for replacements. Among the standout options, Wake Forest quarterback **Gio Lopez** remains a must-add despite his bye week.

The sophomore has emerged as a matchup-proof starter, racking up 30-plus fantasy points in five games and leading the FBS in total touchdowns among P4 quarterbacks with 23. His efficiency is evident in Wake Forest’s 6-1 record, with Lopez averaging 3.5 points per drive while minimizing turnovers—he’s thrown just one interception all season.

Even under pressure on 32% of dropbacks, his pocket presence and mobility have transformed his game from last year’s struggles at North Carolina, thanks in part to second-year offensive coordinator Rob Ezell’s system. With 208.3 total fantasy points through seven games, Lopez is a safe bet for any lineup, even with a week off to recover.

Other potential waiver-wire targets include Virginia Tech’s **Ethan Grunkemeyer**, who has delivered 21-plus fantasy points in every FBS game except a weather-disrupted outing against Boston College. The Hokies’ high-powered offense, ranked third nationally in completion rate at 73.4%, faces a winnable matchup against Clemson this weekend.

Meanwhile, Cincinnati’s **JC French IV** and **Cole Tabb** offer intriguing backup options. French benefits from one of the nation’s best offensive lines, allowing just 0.7% of dropbacks to result in pressure, while Tabb’s breakout potential was on full display against West Virginia’s porous defense.

Both could provide value in desperate bye-week lineups, though French’s upcoming matchup against Texas Tech’s stout defense adds a layer of uncertainty.

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