Best Kansas State vs. Arizona Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions, Odds for College Football Week 3

We are backing Joe Jackson, Javin Whatley, and Garrett Oakley to score touchdowns in this Week 3 showdown.

Mike Spector

Last Updated: September 12, 2025 1:00 PM EDT • 6 minute read

Kansas State vs. Arizona Touchdown Scorer Predictions Week 3: College Football Odds, Best Bets to Score TD — Pictured: Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Javin Whatley (6) reacts against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Arizona Stadium. Photo by Aryanna Frank via Imagn Images.

Kansas State’s 31-7 win over Arizona in the first meeting between these schools as Big 12 foes was one-sided from a touchdown-scoring perspective, but I expect the scoring to be much more evenly distributed in this rematch as I make my Kansas State vs. Arizona touchdown scorer predictions as part of our college football picks.

This line has jumped the fence with Kansas State now as the 1.5-point betting favorite with an O/U of 53.5 points, and I factor those odds into my college football predictions for Week 3.

Kickoff from Arizona Stadium in Tucson is set for Friday at 9 p.m. ET, airing on FOX.

🏈 Kansas State vs. Arizona touchdown scorer predictions

College football touchdown scorer picks for Friday; odds subject to change.

Joe Jackson to score anytime TD (+100 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Javin Whatley to score anytime TD (+175 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
Garrett Oakley to score anytime TD (+450 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐

💰 Best Kansas State vs. Arizona touchdown scorer bets

Here are my favorite Kansas State vs. Arizona touchdown scorer picks based on the best college football odds for Week 3.

🔥 Joe Jackson to score anytime touchdown (+100) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

With Dylan Edwards questionable to suit up for a third straight game after suffering an injury in Week 0, the Wildcats lead back duties would once again fall on Joe Jackson.

Despite having 12 more rushing attempts than the next closest teammate, Jackson has yet to find the end zone on the ground. He did show his versatility by cashing in one of his three receptions for a receiving touchdown. But someone who averages 10 rushes a game while leading the running back room in yards per carry (4.5) should eventually find more consistency in the rushing touchdown department.

I am sprinting to make this play at DraftKings at plus-money odds and a 50% implied probability before Jackson’s odds shorten considerably if Edwards is ruled out. If Jackson finds the end zone, my $10 winning wager would return the same $10 in profits.

🔥 Javin Whatley to score anytime touchdown (+175) ⭐⭐⭐

Kansas State has allowed seven rushing touchdowns to just four passing touchdowns this year. But that should not influence bettors’ touchdown scorer predictions for this game, as the Wildcats have played back-to-back opponents (North Dakota and Army) who have run-first identities.

Arizona wide receiver Javin Whatley’s 206 receiving yards are nearly triple that of the next closest teammate’s. He is already responsible for two of quarterback Noah Fifita’s six touchdown passes, and he should not have worse anytime touchdown odds than Arizona’s second running back, Kedrick Reescano, who has just 10 carries this year.

Whatley’s implied probability to score a touchdown is as high as 40% through his shortest +150 odds. Thus, we are getting a much better return at DraftKings, where a winning $10 wager at +175 odds would net $17.50 in profits.

🔥 Garrett Oakley to score anytime touchdown (+450) ⭐⭐

When Arizona faced a top-60 offense last year, it allowed just under 40 points per game. Kansas State’s offense has not played at a top-60 level just yet, but it should finish the year as such - and that has me taking a flier on a Wildcat who does not find the end zone often.

Garrett Oakley has more catches (eight) and yards (104) than the rest of Kansas State’s tight ends combined. The Wildcats should feature him in more one or two-tight end formations this week as the team’s second-leading wide receiver, Jerand Bradley, is expected to miss a couple of weeks with an injury he suffered against Army.

DraftKings offers ridiculous value on this wager compared to Oakley’s +220 odds (carrying a 31.25% implied probability) on the low end of the market. DraftKings’ +450 odds would return $45 in profits on a winning $10 bet.

📈 Kansas State vs. Arizona anytime TD scorer odds

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📺 Kansas State vs. Arizona game info

When: Friday, Sept. 12
Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET
Where: Arizona Stadium (Tucson, Ariz.)
How to watch: FOX

❓College football betting FAQs

What are the best Kansas State vs. Arizona touchdown scorer picks?

My Kansas State vs. Arizona touchdown scorer picks back Joe Jackson, Javin Whatley, and Garrett Oakley as anytime touchdown scorers.

What does anytime touchdown scorer mean?

An anytime touchdown scorer bet in college football betting means you're wagering on a player to score a touchdown at any point during the game (excluding passing TDs). It's one of the most popular college football prop bets.

What does anytime touchdown scorer mean for a QB?

An anytime touchdown scorer bet for a quarterback means the QB must run or catch a touchdown - passing touchdowns don’t count. It's a popular college football prop bet for mobile or trick-play QBs.

Does a 2-point conversion count as a touchdown?

No, a 2-point conversion does not count as an anytime touchdown scorer. Only touchdowns scored in regulation or overtime count for this college football prop bet.

How do college football touchdown scorer bets work?

There are multiple different ways to make your college football touchdown scorer predictions. You can wager on a player to score an anytime touchdown, which pays out if they reach the end zone at any point for a touchdown. You can also bet on a player to score the first or last touchdown, multiple touchdowns, or to score in a particular half or quarter for larger payouts.

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Mike Spector

Mike started in the sports writing industry in July 2019, and gained a lot of followers in his first year after finishing with the No. 2 overall record in an annual NFL betting competition, which made picks against the spread, and from an Over/Under and moneyline perspective. Mike is an avid fan of the NFL, MLB, tennis, and all college sports. In his opinion, March Madness is the best sporting event there is, and he's especially euphoric starting with conference tournament time in college basketball. Mike's a big advocate of "fading the public" and making plays that are contrarian, constantly citing that "there are reasons why they have those big shiny buildings in Las Vegas." When making wagers, Mike leans on his NFL experience and always scours the best odds at all of the major sports betting sites, where he mostly sifts through DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and bet365. He's tried several others and is of the firm belief that bettors should not just stick to one sportsbook, as there is always likely better value to be had with the same wager. In addition, while Mike received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, he has no issue betting against the Wildcats when it comes to college basketball wagering, and suggests other bettors should always put their “head” before their “hearts.”