College football Week 10 Saturday is finally here! There are multiple matchups with College Football Playoff permutations and several teams looking to secure bowl eligibility. Standout individual performances will make or break those scenarios, but how will they impact your wagers this weekend?
Unsure what to bet on Saturday? Luckily, we’ve got the best college football player props for all of today’s matchups (where offered), starting with the Noon ET slate.
Saturday College Football Player Props
Bryson Daily Over 239.5 Passing + Rushing Yards (+104)
There’s a combination of several factors that contribute to this being a good play. First of all, the Army Black Knights absolutely hates the Air Force Falcons and Jeff Monken’s team are the far superior program right now. I’m not sure if Bryson Daily is going to do the most damage on the ground or through the air, but he’s going to do damage.
Don’t expect Army to take its foot off the gas, even if up late in the game, meaning Daily will rack up a huge chunk of yards. Air Force doesn’t have the defense to stop the Black Knights QB, so expect the dark horse Heisman Trophy candidate to have a huge game.
Jeremiah Smith Over 69.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
It’s weird that we feel like Jeremiah Smith hasn’t had a huge season, despite the fact that he’s been the most consistent receiver in the country. Smith has gone over this number in every game so far this season, and he’s played his best in big games.
So, getting him to reach 70 yards at close to even money feels like stealing. If you’re even more bullish on Smith, there are some alternate overs at plus money that you could choose. It wouldn’t surprise me at all to see the Ohio State Buckeyes freshman phenom reach 100 yards Saturday. That over is +260, for what it’s worth.
Braylon Russell Under 56.5 Rushing Yards
I’m a huge fan of Braylon Russell, and even featured him as one of our top freshmen to watch this season, but he faces a brutal matchup with the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday. The Rebels’ rushing defense is among the best in the country, allowing less than 3.5 yards per carry this season.
It wouldn’t surprise me to see Taylen Green run the ball more, and if your book overs rushing attempt props, I’ve seen 8.5 attempts at plus money, but for a more common play, take Russell’s under in a matchup-dependent play.
Cam Ward Over 309.5 Passing Yards
While some of these plays are due to sportsbooks undervaluing the impact of certain matchups, this is a play for the opposite. Cam Ward has gone over 310 yards in all but one game this year, and as he’s still a primary contender for the Heisman, the Miami Hurricanes will be doing its best to help him excel.
Big numbers like this are scary, but Ward is certainly capable of going of reaching and exceeding it. At this point in the season, better on good players is typically a good play.
Max Brosmer Under 204.5 Passing Yards
Minnesota vs. Illinois is likely going to be an old school Big Ten matchup, and old school Big Ten matchups don’t typically feature quarterbacks who throw for over 200 yards. Max Brosmer played well last week against a bad Maryland defense, but he had not reached 200 yards the previous two weeks.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are in the midst of a losing streak, but the defense hasn’t forgotten how to play, and the Illini should have no trouble limiting Minnesota Golden Gopherd QB Brosmer.
Diego Pavia Under 49.5 Rushing Yards
Sportsbooks don’t typically list prop bets for injured players, but while Diego Pavia is playing Saturday, he’s banged up with an ankle injury. Accordingly, expect the coaching staff to limit the amount of designed carries for their quarterback.
He’s passed this number several times this season, but the Auburn Tigers’ defense is stingy and should play a lot of zone, limiting his ability to scramble. Expect Pavia to rely more on his arm than his legs Saturday. It wouldn’t surprise me if he had a good game, I would just expect that to come as a passer more than a runner.
LeQuint Allen Over 59.5 Rushing Yards
What’s the easiest way to bounce back from an embarrassing loss in which the quarterback threw three pick sixes? How about establishing the run in the next outing?
Syracuse Orange running back LeQuint Allen has been impressive this season when the team has run the ball consistently. Against a hot Virginia Tech Hokies team, I think the Orange become a bit more methodical, controlling possession and allowing their bruising back to do the heavy lifting.
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