- Arch Manning’s rushing yard total is set at 26.5 yards with -121 odds on the over.
- Jeremiah Smith’s receiving yard total is set at 81.5 yards.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Arguably the biggest season opener in recent history, the #1 Texas Longhorns are on the road against the reigning National Champions, the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes.
There is no shortage of star power for both teams going into this one, which means college football prop betting sites are offering loads of player props on each side. Two of the most notable names in this game with player props are Texas QB Arch Manning and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
Arch Manning Forced To Run Vs. Buckeyes Defense
Arch Manning Rushing Yard Total
- Over 26.5 -121
- Under 26.5 -108
This is too low of a number on college football sportsbooks for Arch Manning. Manning is a way better runner than Quinn Ewers was last season, and his dual threat ability is sure to be used this season. Last year, in three games that Manning played and saw 12 or more passing attempts, he crossed the 26.5 yard mark twice.
Getting into Ohio State’s defense, it should also play a role in Manning’s rushing yards. They were top-3 in the country for both rushing and passing yards allowed to opponents last year. They also recorded 55 sacks as a team last year.
With the amount of pressure that Ohio State is expected to bring on the defensive line, we could see Manning take off from the pocket for positive yards more often in this one, going over his 26.5 yard rushing total.
Julian Sayin Struggles Impact Jeremiah Smith
Jeremiah Smith Receiving Yard Total
- Over 81.5 -114
- Under 81.5 -114
Yes, we know how this is going to sound, but we’re rolling with it, and that is for Jeremiah Smith to stay under 81.5 receiving yards.
It starts with first time starter Julian Sayin, for Ohio State. This is easily the toughest spot that he’s ever been in, and it comes against the number one passing defense in the SEC from a season ago. Texas allowed just 173.8 passing yards to opposing QBs last year.
On the other side, the Texas defense did let up a bit on the ground, allowing 109.9 rush yards per game, which could force the Buckeyes to lean on the run a bit more here and take away opportunities for Smith.
We did get a sample of this matchup just last season as well in the College Football Playoff, where the Texas secondary held Smith to just one catch for three yards.
That same pressure is expected on Smith here in Week 1, which could force him to stay under his receiving yard total.
Bet On Jeremiah Smith Props In Ohio
In Ohio, bettors can still find player prop odds for Jeremiah Smith despite the state regulated books not offering collegiate player props. BetOnline sportsbook is the exception and is the only sportsbook in Ohio that will have player props for Jeremiah Smith, not just for this game, but for the entire season.
Bet On The Texas Longhorns From Texas
Yes, there are Texas sportsbooks available to bet on Texas vs. Ohio State and all of Texas’s games this season. The most notable one is Bovada. Bovada accepts bettors from Texas legally and has done so for several years.
