Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Player Props, Odds Week 4: Buckeyes' Passing Attack to Breakthrough

In the biggest game of Week 4, check our top player props for Saturday's Ohio State vs. Notre Dame showdown.

Mike Spector

Last updated: September 23, 2023 6:09 PM EDT • 6 min read

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes meet in the second nonconference clash of the season between AP top-10 teams, as we share our top Ohio State vs. Notre Dame college football player props with predictions based on the best college football odds.

When these two teams met in opening week last year, Ohio State won a 21-10 defensive struggle. With a projected 55.5 point total, are we in for more scoring in the rematch in South Bend, especially since the Over is 10-1 in Notre Dame’s last 11 games?

Our own Brenden Schaeffer is also taking a look at this marquee game amid a jam-packed Saturday slate, and he's eyeing the underdog Fighting Irish in his Ohio State-Notre Dame prediction.

Here are our best college football player props and predictions for the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Week 4 matchup (odds via our best college football betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame college football player prop predictions for Week 4

Kyle McCord Over 265.5 passing yards (-115 via DraftKings, bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
Emeka Egbuka anytime touchdown scorer (+105 via DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jayden Thomas Under 51.5 receiving yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame player props

Kyle McCord Over 265.5 passing yards (-115 via DraftKings, bet365) ⭐⭐⭐

In the preseason, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day declared he had a quarterback battle between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown on his hands, even to the point where he said both would play in the team's season opener against Indiana. It turns out there was not much quarterback controversy after all, as McCord attempted 33 passes to Brown's three and has not looked back since.

McCord's passing totals and Total QBR have increased for three straight weeks, and he has a 6-0 TD-INT ratio over the last two weeks despite attempting 43 passes. However, we expect Day to put much more on McCord's shoulders in his biggest road test.

Each product featured on our website has been meticulously researched and selected by our team of experts. If you sign up through our links, we may get a commission.

We trust that McCord is ready for the challenge and will be the next in a long line of successful Buckeyes quarterbacks, as the last five starters over the previous five seasons have ranked in the top five in FBS in QBR. McCord should not be under much pressure against a Notre Dame defense that ranks 48th in Havoc despite playing a weak schedule, and the Fighting Irish only had one player with five sacks last season (Isaiah Foskey), who is now in the NFL.

Caesars charges a slightly higher price (-117) than DraftKings and bet365, while FanDuel’s O/U is slightly higher at 269.5 yards.

Emeka Egbuka anytime touchdown scorer (+105 via DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Buckeyes have the best wide receiver in the country in Marvin Harrison Jr., and he was the top non-quarterback on most sportsbook's preseason Heisman odds lists. But we expect Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman to make him the focal point of the defense, which should free things up for Egbuka.

Egbuka has the same amount of receiving touchdowns (three) as Harrison and just two fewer catches. And while Egbuka's 13.9 yards per reception average is sixth on the team, he is a reliable red zone threat who does not need the big play to score touchdowns.

Bet $5, Win $200 in Bonus Bets

New customers only. Min. deposit $5+. Bet $5+ and win $200 in Bonus Bets, if your bet wins (within 72 hours). Bet does not have to win in AZ, CO, KS, NC, or TN.

Claim $200

Each product featured on our website has been meticulously researched and selected by our team of experts. If you sign up through our links, we may get a commission.

When star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba went down with an injury early in the first half against Notre Dame last year, then-quarterback C.J. Stroud targeted Egbuka early and often, and he turned in a team-high nine catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. Look for similar production in this rematch.

Three of our best sports betting apps are aligned with the +105 price tag for this wager, while bet365 differs from the rest with less enticing -110 odds for Egbuka to find the endzone.

Jayden Thomas Under 51.5 receiving yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

While there were no questions about Wake Forest transfer quarterback Sam Hartman and his 110 touchdown passes entering the season, there were plenty of questions surrounding Notre Dame's receiving corps. Many of those questions have been answered now that the Fighting Irish have scored 40-plus points in their first four games to open a season for the first time since 1900.

The receiving corps of the team remains relatively unproven, particularly as Jayden Thomas, who had the most experience with just 38 targets in the previous year, is now their most seasoned receiver. In a recent game against NC State, Notre Dame secured a convincing 45-24 victory, largely propelled by their potent running game, which generated 170 yards on the ground.

This is a four-star play, as a strong Ohio State secondary entered last week ranked fourth in completion percentage allowed and opponents yards per pass allowed, then held Western Kentucky's Austin Reed to a 56.8% completion percentage and the Hilltoppers as a whole to 5.2 yards per pass.

FanDuel gets the nod as our go-to sportsbook for this wager, as it’s the only one charging less than -115 in juice for the Under.

Ohio State-Notre Dame player prop picks made 9/22/2023 at 6:08 a.m. ET.

Kentucky bettors: Sports betting is coming soon!

Kentucky sports betting will launch Sept. 28 so get pre-launch offers before it's too late! Don't miss out on Kentucky sportsbook promos or the best Kentucky sports betting apps!

21+ and present in KY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

College football betting odds pages

CFP National Championship Odds	SEC Odds	Big 12 Odds
Heisman Trophy Odds	Big Ten Odds	Pac-12 Odds
College Football Playoff Odds	Mountain West Odds	ACC Odds

Check out our best college football betting sites:

Caesars Promo Code: SBRBONUSDYW | Read our Caesars Review
BetMGM Bonus Code: SBRBONUS | Read our BetMGM Review
bet365 Bonus Code: SBRBONUS | Read our bet365 Review
BetRivers Promo Code: SBRBONUS | Read our BetRivers Review
FanDuel Promo Code | Read our FanDuel Review
DraftKings Promo Code | Read our DraftKings Review

(21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER)
* Bonuses not applicable in Ontario.

Best Sports Betting Sites | Best Sportsbook Promos (U.S. only)

Written By:
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 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.”