Best Texas vs. Ohio State Player Prop Bets Today: College Football Week 1 Odds & Expert Picks

We're expecting a light workload for two of this matchup's top skill players.
Best Texas vs. Ohio State Player Prop Bets Today: College Football Week 1 Odds & Expert Picks
Pictured: Ohio State Buckeyes running back James Peoples (20) celebrates a touchdown. Photo by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

The first of today's two AP top-10 matchups is Texas vs. Ohio State, and my best Texas vs. Ohio State player props have plenty of future NFL talent to choose from as we continue with our college football picks.

Ohio State sits as a 1-point home favorite ahead of kickoff from Ohio Stadium in Columbus at noon ET (FOX), which we break down with the latest live odds in our Texas vs. Ohio State prediction

Read on to see how Longhorns quarterback and Heisman Trophy odds favorite Arch Manning and others factor into our college football predictions for Week 1.


🏈 Best Texas vs. Ohio State player props: Week 1

College football player prop bets made Friday; odds subject to change.

  • Arch Manning Under 30.5 passing attempts (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • James Peoples Under 52.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Max Klare Over 3.5 receptions (+110 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
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💰 Best Texas vs. Ohio State player prop bets

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⬇️ Arch Manning Under 30.5 passing attempts (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best Texas vs. Ohio State Player Prop Bets: College Football Week 1 Odds & Expert Picks
Pictured: Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who I don't expect to have a heavy passing workload on Saturday. Photo by Brett Davis via Imagn Images.

Arch Manning may be the Heisman Trophy favorite, but do not expect the Longhorns to need his arm much to be successful in this game with the advantage Texas should have in the trenches. 

The Buckeyes brought in two new defensive tackles who are not as experienced or beefy as they have had in the past, and Texas should rely heavily on the legs of Manning and the healthy running back tandem of Quintrevion Wisner and CJ Baxter. This pick actually is the cornerstone of Philip Wood's Texas vs. Ohio State parlay picks and predictions.

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⬇️ James Peoples Under 52.5 rushing yards (-114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best Texas vs. Ohio State Player Prop Bets: College Football Week 1 Odds & Expert Picks
Pictured: Ohio State running back James Peoples (20) goes airborne as I give my best Texas vs. Ohio State player props. Photo by Adam Cairns / Columbus Dispatch via Imagn Images.

James Peoples has two things working against him for a big season opener. One is that I expect CJ Donaldson, a transfer from West Virginia, to eat into his carries even though he has a slightly lower O/U of 42.5 rushing yards.

The other is that the Longhorns had the country’s No. 3 total defense last year. And among that unit’s 62% returning production, the strength is in their linebacking corps. Anthony Hill Jr. in particular ranked No. 2 on ESPN’s top 100 players list after finishing fourth among FBS linebackers in tackles for loss last year. 

With Texas likely to stack the box to challenge new quarterback Julian Sayin (84 career passing yards) to beat it, these odds are a great value.

FanDuel is the only one of our best sports betting apps charging less than -115 juice to back the Under. The -114 odds carry a 53.27% implied probability and would net $8.77 in profits on a winning $10 wager. 

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⬆️ Max Klare Over 3.5 receptions (+110) ⭐⭐⭐

Best Texas vs. Ohio State Player Prop Bets: College Football Week 1 Odds & Expert Picks
Pictured: Ohio State tight end Max Klare (86) during the Buckeyes' spring game as I'm breaking down my best Texas vs. Ohio State player props. Photo by Kyle Robertson / Columbus Dispatch via Imagn Images.

Texas was the only team last year that completely shut down Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, holding him to one catch for three yards in last year’s CFP semifinal. And with a first-time signal-caller under center for Ohio State, I expect Sayin to rely heavily on his tight end on checkdowns.

Max Klare had five or more receptions five times in the final seven regular-season games last year with Purdue. I expect new offensive coordinator Brian Hartline to work him into the offense early in this season opener.

Compared to the +105 odds at other best college football betting sites, FanDuel’s +110 odds return a slightly higher $11 in profits on a winning $10 wager while still holding a 47.62% implied probability that Klare will finish with at least four catches.


🔮 Texas vs. Ohio State expert picks


📺 Texas vs. Ohio State game info

  • When: Saturday, Aug. 30
  • Kickoff: Noon ET
  • Where: Ohio Stadium (Columbus)
  • How to watch: FOX

❓ Texas vs. Ohio State FAQs

What are the best Texas vs. Ohio State player props?

My best player props based on the college football odds back the Under on Arch Manning’s passing attempts and James Peoples’ rushing yards, and the Over on Max Klare’s receptions.

When is the Texas vs. Ohio State game?

The Texas vs. Ohio State game kicks off on Saturday afternoon at noon E.T. from Ohio Stadium, airing on FOX.

How do college football player props work?

Player props are wagers on individual performances rather than the outcome of the game. Common props include passing yards, rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdown scorers. For example, if a QB’s passing yards line is set at 250.5, you can bet the Over (251-plus yards) or Under (250 or fewer yards). You can also bet on if a specific player will score a touchdown in the entire game, the first or last touchdown, and more.

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