College football Saturday is here! Week 13 brings us a Big Ten clash with title game implications as the Ohio State Buckeyes battle the Indiana Hoosiers, while it truly does “Just Mean More” as the race to the SEC title game plays out with several marquee matchups taking place throughout the day.
Looking to cash in on a hectic Saturday of action but unsure of where to direct your hard-earned dollars? Step this way for the best college football player props today, with games underway from the 3:30 p.m. ET window and this evening.
Saturday College Football Player Props
Bryson Daily 1+ Passing Touchdowns (+162)
I think the Army Black Knights can hang in this one and find some success on the ground against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. However, at some point, they’ll need to test a banged-up secondary.
Army operates so much differently against different types of teams, so Bryson Daily’s lack of passing last week against North Texas doesn’t bother me. Daily’s thrown a touchdown in five of eight games this season, so I love the odds here.
John Mateer 275+ Passing Yards (+135)
The Oregon State Beavers are really banged up, especially on defense, and I think the Washington State Cougars offense takes advantage.
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John Mateer could have a field day Saturday night. I like the juice of taking a slightly bigger number, especially with the Cougars coming off a tough loss.
Sawyer Robertson Anytime Touchdown (+145)
Since the Baylor Bears have found their quarterback, the offense has been one of the best in the country. While the Houston Cougars have been decent on defense, they’ve really struggled against the quarterback run. Look for Sawyer Robertson to score Saturday after doing it all with his arm last week.
Maddux Madsen Under 1.5 Passing Touchdowns (+104)
The Boise State Broncos, as long as they’re winning, are in full-on “Get Ashton Jeanty the Heisman” mode. That means that passing touchdowns for Maddux Madsen only serve to take away rushing touchdowns from their star running back. Expect more running and less passing from the Broncos on Saturday.
Jackson Arnold Under 0.5 Passing Touchdowns (+152)
I know the Alabama Crimson Tide defense has struggled to defend the deep ball, but I don’t think the Oklahoma Sooners offense can throw the ball over the top. Accordingly, I think the Sooners will have to do most of their scoring on the ground. Oklahoma’s implied team total is around 16 points, so it’s not like Vegas expects the Sooners to score much.
Cam Coleman Anytime Touchdown (+250)
I know the Auburn Tigers’ offense has struggled to score, but I think Cam Coleman’s emergence last week was more than a fluke. I really like the odds here for the superstar freshman to score, as he has much lower odds over on FanDuel than the +250 found on DraftKings.
Micah Bernard Anytime Touchdown (+115)
If the Utah Utes score, Micah Bernard is likely the guy. There’s not a lot of wiggle room here with an implied team total close to 17 points, but without many other true threats, Bernard is the go-to guy for the Utes, and I like his plus odds on FanDuel.
Garrett Nussmeier Under 293.5 Passing Yards (-114)
I was very surprised to see Garrett Nussmeier’s passing total this high against a team that plays a “bend, don’t break” defense and runs the ball consistently on offense. If the Florida Gators could hold Nussmeier well below this number, the Vanderbilt Commodores certainly can.
DJ Giddens 102+ Rushing Yards
The more DJ Giddens gets to run the ball, the better the Kansas State Wildcats seem to do. After Avery Johnson had to throw the ball far too often last week, I think the Wildcats will get back to the running game against a Cincinnati Bearcats team that has often struggled to stop the run.
Jayden Maiava Under 247.5 Passing Yards
I’m betting on the backup quarterback theory here. Essentially, backup quarterbacks seem to struggle more in games two and three than in game one, probably due to the extra film prep the later opponents have. I like Maiava, but the UCLA Bruins defense is solid, and the former UNLV Rebel might struggle a bit more in his second start.
Brendon Lewis Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns (+174)
The Nevada Wolf Pack has been far better than their record indicates, and I’m not buying that the Air Force Falcons’ defense is fixed. I think the Wolf Pack could find some success through the air. When finally faced with a winnable game, I think Nevada could really play to put up some big numbers.
Quentin Skinner 50+ Receiving Yards (+110)
I think Quentin Skinner may be suffering too much from the Travis Hunter effect with his receiving prop. The Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver has gone over 50 yards in his last three games, all against teams statistically much better against the pass than the Colorado Buffaloes.
However, Skinner’s traditional receiving total is just 45.5. I like him to go a bit above that and I’m willing to risk a loss for the better odds.
Colston Loveland Anytime Touchdown (+170)
The Northwestern Wildcats aren’t very good. Of course, the same could be said about the Michigan Wolverines, but Colston Loveland has at least put up some good numbers. The Wildcats are decent against the run in the red zone, so back Michigan’s only decent pass-catcher to score at strong plus odds.
Josh Kattus Anytime Touchdown (+1400)
How about a touchdown scorer with extremely lengthy odds to mix in with your less risky bets for the afternoon? Josh Kattus is a regular starter who has become a bigger part of the passing game in recent weeks on a struggling red zone offense.
I’m not here to tell you he’s going to score, but I am here to tell you that FanDuel’s odds are nearly double what you’ll find elsewhere in the market.
Dante Dowdell Anytime Touchdown (-120)
There’s not much to like from this game, but I do like Dante Dowdell to score for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and the odds aren’t bad at all. It’s not my favorite of the college football player props today, but if you want a rooting interest, here’s an easy way to do that.
Nyziah Hunter Over 40.5 Receiving Yards
This is a low number for a guy who’s put up at least 42 receiving yards in three straight games. Nyziah Hunter also has a favorable matchup against a struggling Stanford Cardinal defense. I like his over here, as I think the California Golden Bears will throw early and often.
Jake Retzlaff 25+ Rushing Yards
The BYU Cougars offense has struggled in recent weeks, and I think it’s because Jake Retzlaff hasn’t used his legs enough. He’s being too patient in the pocket and isn’t running when there’s a crease. He should be more aggressive this week, and I like him to his rushing total, perhaps only on a few carries.
Drew Allar Under 1.5 Passing Touchdowns
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are going to muddy this game up and really take away all of the easy yardage for the Penn State Nittany Lions. I expect either Kaytron Allen or Nicholas Singleton to benefit when the Nittany Lions get close to the goal line.
Allar might throw the ball between the 20s, but as Penn State gets closer to the end zone, I think the play-calling will get more conservative, pushing Allar under on his touchdown prop.
Garrett Greene Over 60.5 Rushing Yards
Garrett Greene is just coming back from injury, but that didn’t stop him from rushing for over 125 yards last week. I think Greene tries to get going again by keeping the ball on the ground against a questionable UCF Knights front.
Desmond Reid Under 71.5 Rushing Yards
The Louisville Cardinals’ front is excellent, and the Cardinals might be looking to get out to an early lead after squandering the game against Stanford. If the Pittsburgh Panthers’ offensive line struggles early, I’m not sure Desmond Reid gets going at all.
Brady Cook 250+ Passing Yards (+150)
I like mixing in Brady Cook’s alternate over as a higher odds offering in the afternoon slate. Cook was excellent against South Carolina last week, even if the stat sheet doesn’t necessarily show it.
This week, he has a much more favorable matchup, and the Missouri Tigers’ offense should be able to do whatever it wants. That probably involves a bit more in the passing game than we’ve seen.
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