College Football Player Props Picks for Week 1

Week 1 of the NCAA Football season begins on Thursday night, but the biggest slate of games takes place on Saturday. There are some classic matchups on the schedule, and that leads to some great betting opportunities as well.

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Not only can you bet on each individual game, but you can also look at player prop betting picks. Here are five of the best player prop bets to make in Week 1.

Blake Corum (Michigan): Over 108.5 Rushing Yards (-110)

Colorado State vs. Michigan Pick

The Michigan Wolverines host the Colorado State Rams on Saturday for a Week 1 battle at the Big House. Michigan is going to be an explosive offense, but most of that damage will be done on the ground.

Blake Corum is going to be one of the frontrunners to win the Heisman Trophy this season, and he will have a big performance in Week 1. Colorado State will be no match for Michigan as Corum goes over 108.5 rushing yards in this game.

College Football Odds

Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma): Over 2.5 Passing Touchdowns (+240)

Texas El Paso vs. Oklahoma Pick

The Oklahoma Sooners are going to look much different in 2022 as this roster and coaching staff have changed. What won’t change is that the Sooners are a Top 10 team and one that can light up the scoreboard in a hurry.

Dillon Gabriel is the starting quarterback at Oklahoma after putting up some big numbers at UCF. Oklahoma hosts UTEP on Saturday, and this is a game that should get out of hand in a hurry.

Gabriel will want to put on a show in Week 1 and take him to throw over 2.5 touchdowns (+240).

Caleb Williams (USC): Under 2.5 Passing Touchdowns (-120)

Rice vs. USC Pick

The USC Trojans host Rice on Saturday in the first game for new head coach Lincoln Riley. USC is hoping to turn things around after a few rough seasons, and Riley has brought superstar quarterback Caleb Williams to USC with him.

There is no chance that Rice keeps this game close, and the USC starters aren’t going to be needed for a full four quarters. Williams is going to have a big day throwing the football, but he won’t have many passing touchdowns.

Bet on Williams to have under 2.5 touchdowns in Week 1 against Rice.

College Football Predictions

CJ Stroud (Ohio State): Under 336.5 Passing Yards (-115)

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State Pick

The biggest Week 1 game on the schedule will feature the Ohio State Buckeyes hosting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Ohio State is a massive betting favorite in this game, and quarterback CJ Stroud is a big reason why.

Stroud is going to put up huge passing numbers in 2022, and he should also have a good game in Week 1. Notre Dame is a team that can be solid on defense, and they will make things difficult for the Buckeyes.

Stroud will be solid, but take him to throw for less than 336.5 passing yards in this game.

Stetson Bennett (UGA): Over 230.5 Passing Yards (-115)

Oregon vs. Georgia Pick

Stetson Bennett is now the clear starting quarterback for Georgia, and he will not be sharing the job this season. Bennett will be looking to lead the Bulldogs back to the CFP, and he faces a tough test in Week 1.

Georgia is a big 17-point favorite over the Oregon Ducks in Week 1, but this game will be more competitive than that. The Bulldogs are going to have to throw the football to win this game, and Bennett will have a big day.

Take the over 230.5 passing yards on Saturday.