News:Cody Fajardo completed 22-of-31 passes for 256 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for 140 yards and another touchdown in Saturday's 49-48 loss to Arizona.
Analysis: The sophomore Cody Fajardo will return as the starting quarterback next year and should be considered in any fantasy format. He finished the year with 20 passing touchdowns and 1,121 yards rushing to go along with another 12 rushing touchdowns.
News:Cody Fajardo went 18-of-27 passing for 133 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while rushing for a career-high 186 yards on 20 carries in Saturday's 31-24 win over New Mexico.
Analysis: After having a bad disappointing game against Fresno State, it was great to see Cody Fajardo have a dominating performance. When healthy, he's been one of the best fantasy options in the conference because of his threat through the air and on the ground. Keep in mind that Fajardo and Nevada is on a bye next week.
News:Cody Fajardo went 21-of-39 for 214 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions while adding 59 yards on 22 carries in a 52-36 loss to Fresno State on Saturday.
Analysis: In addition to the two interceptions, Cody Fajardo also fumbled which resulted in a Bulldogs' touchdown. Fresno State also did a good job at containing Fajardo when he attempted to run. With New Mexico up next, Fajardo has an opportunity to get back on the good side of fantasy owners.
News:Cody Fajardo went 15-of-27 for 211 yards with a touchdown and interception while adding 68 rushing yards and two more touchdowns in a 48-31 loss to Air Force on Friday.
Analysis:Cody Fajardo has now scored at least one rushing touchdown in six of eight games this season. Even though Nevada lost the game, Fajardo continues to rack up points for fantasy owners. With Nevada on a bye next week, his owners will need a replacement.
News:Cody Fajardo completed 29 of his 40 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 66 yards and another touchdown in a 39-38 loss to San Diego State on Saturday.
Analysis: After sitting out the game against UNLV, Cody Fajardo came back to total four touchdowns. He's now thrown for 12 touchdowns and rushed for 8, making him a very dynamic fantasy option. With Nevada slated to play Air Force next, Fajardo is must start in any fantasy format.
News: After sitting out against UNLV with a back injury, Cody Fajardo is expected to start against San Diego State, according to Chris Murray of the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Analysis: This is good news for Nevada and Cody Fajardo's fantasy owners. Fajardo is one of the premier dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation. As long as his back spasms are under control, Fajardo is close to a must-start for most of his owners.
News:Cody Fajardo (back) did not play in Nevada's 42-37 win over UNLV on Saturday.
Analysis:Cody Fajardo was a game-time decision and was replaced by Devin Combs who was quite effective in his place. With another week to heal, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Fajardo back in the line-up for Saturday's game with San Diego State.
News:Cody Fajardo (back spasms) will not practice Monday or Tuesday, the Reno Gazette-Journal reports.
Analysis:Cody Fajardo is highly questionable for Saturday's game against UNLV, particularly given that backup Devin Combs did well in his place against Wyoming.
News:Cody Fajardo was forced to leave the Wolfpack's overtime win over Wyoming with 5:04 left to play in the fourth quarter because of back spasms, reports Yahoo Sports.
Analysis: Prior to leaving the game, Cody Fajardo completed 19-of-26 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He was replaced by sophomore quarterback Devin Combs, who did a great job in Fajardo's absence. Stay tuned to see whether Fajardo's injury is serious.
Nevada's Fajardo Delivers With Four Total Touchdowns
News:Cody Fajardo completed 21 of his 34 passes for 286 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while adding 95 yards and another score on the ground in a 34-21 win over Texas State on Saturday.
Analysis:Cody Fajardo was a part of all four of Nevada's touchdowns on the day and remains a solid fantasy play. On the season, he has seven passing touchdowns and seven rushing touchdowns.
Nevada's Fajardo Throws Two Touchdowns in Win Over Hawaii
News:Cody Fajardo completed 14-of-20 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 13 times for 69 yards in a 69-24 win over Hawaii.
Analysis:Cody Fajardo continues to produce with his arm and legs, but it was running back Stephon Jefferson who stole the show with seven total touchdowns. With defenses forced to focus on Jefferson, look for Fajardo to have an even bigger impact on future games. Fajardo is a strong fantasy play against Texas State next week.
Nevada's Fajardo Totals Four Touchdowns in Win Over NWST
News:Cody Fajardo completed 21-of-33 passes for 237 yards, a tcouchdown and an interception while also adding 16 carries for 118 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Northwestern State on Saturday.
Analysis:Cody Fajardo has now thrown two touchdowns through the air and scored six on the ground in three games. Because of Fajardo's keen ability to reach the end zone with his legs, he's a must-start in most fantasy formats.
News:Cody Fajardo completed 27-of-38 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown while also running for 134 yards and two more touchdowns on Saturday in a loss to South Florida.
Analysis: After a solid week against Cal, Cody Fajardo had a breakout performance against South Florida. If he can keep scoring rushing touchdowns each week, he becomes one of the better options at QB in fantasy leagues.
Fajardo Shows Off His Dual-Threat Ability in Win over Cal
News:Cody Fajardo was all over the place on Saturday while throwing for 230 yards on 25-of-32 passing, running for 97 yards and scoring a touchdown.
Analysis:Cody Fajardo is an intriguing fantasy play because of his dual-threat ability. He's especially dangerous on the run where he scored a 49 yard touchdown in the 31-24 win at Cal. Consider starting Fajardo in the near future if you haven't already done so.
News: Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo suffered a sprained ankle in Saturday's game against Utah State. Tyler Lantrip took over for Fajardo in the second half.
Analysis: Fajardo's status for Saturday's game against Idaho remains up in the air.
News: Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo had his worst game in over a month with only one score. He still managed to top 100 yards on the ground.
Analysis: The fact that Fajardo still managed to run for 110 yards in his worst game shows how consistent he has become to fantasy owners. Expect Fajardo to finish the season strong against Utah State and Idaho.
News: Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo completed 25-of-36 passes for 290 and three scores Saturday night against Hawaii. Fajardo's favorite target was Rishard Matthews, who had 8 catches for 118 yards and two scores.
Analysis: Fajardo also had 81 yards rushing and another score.
News: Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo ran the pistol offense to perfection against New Mexico State, throwing for 283 yards while adding 60 yards and four scores on the ground.
Analysis: Fajardo has been great since taking over the Nevada starting job and really looks like the next great Nevada quarterback. With his remaining schedule, Fajardo makes for a very a solid QB2 for the playoff stretch.
News: Nevada wide receiver Rishard Matthews has excelled since Nevada made the switch at quarterback to Cody Fajardo. He caught seven balls for 148 yards and had a 86-yard touchdown off a punt return.
Analysis: Matthews and Fajardo have shown great chemistry in WAC play and should continue to do so for the rest of the season.
News: Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo had his best game since becoming the starter, throwing for 313 yards and a score while adding 61 yards and another score on the ground.
Analysis: Fajardo seems to be getting more and more comfortable in the Nevada offense. He makes for a very interesting playoff quarterback this season, and a very nice keeper in dynasty leagues.
News: Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo played much better in his second start of the season, completing 20 of 25 passes for 203 yards while adding 86 yards and 2 scores on the ground.
Analysis: More importantly, Tyler Lantrip only played in the 4th quarter when the game was out of hand. Fajardo is the athlete the Wolf Pack need to run their pistol offense and should continue to put up solid numbers.
News: Nevada head coach Chris Ault announced Monday that Cody Fajardo will remain the starting quarterback against New Mexico. Fajardo started against UNLV but gave way to previous starter Tyler Lantrip.
Analysis: This is a bit of a surprise as Lantrip had a superb game while Fajardo had issues with turnovers. This has quarterback rotation written all over it. Avoid both for now if at all possible. Fajardo remains a solid deep keeper league option.
News: Nevada receiver Rishard Matthews had a huge game against UNLV catching 10 balls for 220 yards and a score.
Analysis: Matthews has been both Tyler Lantrip's and Cody Fajardo's favorite target this season, so regardless who gets the start for the Wolfpack, Matthews is still a great start.
News: It appeared Nevada freshman quarterback Cody Fajardo would start against Boise State, but he wound up being a late scratch due to an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. Tyler Lantrip started the game and struggled throughout.
Analysis: This seems to be a strange situation in locker room for Nevada. Head coach Chris Ault apparently was not pleased with Fajardo: "I really felt like Cody could have possibly played this week, and yet there wasn't much of an effort from his side of it." We'll keep a close eye on this story and hopefully will have an update on who the starter for UNLV will be going forward.
News: Nevada backup quarterback Cody Fajardo received significant playing time against Texas Tech in an effort to get the struggling offense going, and took complete advantage of the opportunity. The freshman threw for 59 yards and a score, but more importantly looked great running the ball out of the pistol, racking up 139 yards and 2 scores on 10 carries.
Analysis: Current "starter" Tyler Lantrip played well himself, but it was Fajardo who looked like the better fit for the Nevada pistol offense. We could have a genuine position battle for the rest of the season. Should Fajardo win the job, he could become an immediate starter for this year. In keeper leagues, he is an absolute must add.
News: An oregonlive.com look at Oregon's first opponent notes that Nevada is still very much unsettled at quarterback. Out of spring practice, it looks like Tyler Lantrip will get the first opportunity, but the piece noted accurately that neither Lantrip, nor his competitors, Cody Fajardo and Mason Magleby, were particularly impressive in the spring game.
Analysis: The loss of Colin Kaepernick will reverberate through this offense this season as Lantrip and his quarterback brethren try to hold the ship straight. An iffy QB situation is not a good thing to have on a visit to Autzen Stadium to open the season.
News: As Nevada hopes to move on into the post-Colin Kaepernick era, they have added another signal caller to join Cody Fajardo and Tyler Lantrip in the backfield. Devin Combs has signed with the Wolfpack out of Modesto Junior College, where last year he accounted for over 3,000 yards of offense, 19 passing touchdowns, and six rushing scores.
Analysis: Lantrip is the frontrunner for the starting job this year but next year it could fall to Combs.
