College Football Player Props Today: Best Prop Bets for Saturday (Nov. 14)
By Chris Amberley in College Football
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- Saturday’s college football slate is loaded with value in the player props market
- SMU’s Kevin Jennings is a strong bet to put up a huge passing total
- Check out my college football player props today, including the best prop bets for Saturday Nov. 14, below
Week 11 of the college football season brings a slate of conference matchups with plenty of opportunity in the player prop markets. As I evaluate the board, I’m focused on offenses that can sustain drives and keep their top playmakers involved for four quarters.
My three college football player props today all come from offenses that put up big yardage and finish drives in the red zone. Each pick is a yardage milestone, so a player landing exactly on the listed number wins. Keep reading for my favorite college football player props today, including the best prop bets for Saturday Nov. 14, below.
College Football Player Props Today
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All three picks are yardage milestones on players who are central to their offenses. Each one lines up with a team that averages at least 35 points per game, which gives these props a strong volume foundation. Find more college football player props across the Week 11 slate.
Best College Football Prop Bets for Saturday
Prop Bet #1: Kevin Jennings 300+ Passing Yards
SMU’s offense averages 36.6 points and 475.8 total yards per game heading into this Dallas matchup. Quarterback Kevin Jennings directs an aerial attack that has racked up 2,894 passing yards this season.
The Mustangs also convert 47.7% of their third downs, which keeps Jennings on the field and adds attempts. The market has set a 60.5-point total for this game, pointing to an up-tempo matchup that suits a high passing yardage line.
The countercase is Wake Forest’s pass rush. The Demon Deacons have 21 sacks and five interceptions, and pressure could force quicker throws and shorter gains. Still, SMU’s ability to sustain drives gives Jennings enough volume to clear this number.
- Pick: Kevin Jennings 300+ Passing Yards (-105 at BetMGM)
Prop Bet #2: Cooper Barkate 75+ Receiving Yards
Miami’s offense has been highly efficient this season, averaging 44.6 points and 516.6 total yards per game. The passing game drives that production, with Heisman Trophy odds candidate Darian Mensah accounting for 2,928 yards through the air and a 91.5% red-zone conversion rate.
Wide receiver Cooper Barkate is a key piece of that attack at Hard Rock Stadium. The Hurricanes convert 52.9% of their third downs, so long drives should create plenty of targets for him against Duke.
Duke’s defense has 26 sacks and two interceptions, so it can create negative plays up front. The bigger concern is game script. If Miami builds a big early lead as a heavy favorite, it could turn to the run late and limit Barkate’s second-half volume.
- Pick: Cooper Barkate 75+ Receiving Yards (-139 at BetMGM)
Prop Bet #3: Jeremiah Smith 125+ Receiving Yards
Ohio State enters this Columbus matchup averaging 467.9 yards and 35.4 points per game. Jeremiah Smith’s high yardage total reflects his role in a passing offense that has already produced 2,882 yards this season.
The Buckeyes finish 87.8% of their red-zone trips, so drives tend to end in points rather than stalls. That efficiency keeps the offense on the field and gives Smith repeated chances to work against Northwestern’s secondary at Ohio Stadium.
Northwestern’s defense has 14 sacks and nine interceptions, and timely takeaways could stall a few Ohio State drives. As a 14-point favorite, the Buckeyes could also lean on the run to bleed the clock if they build a commanding second-half lead.
Even with those concerns, Smith is the focal point of the passing game. I prefer 125+ at plus money to laying more than two dollars for Smith to reach 100. That extra 25 yards likely requires one explosive catch; a good receiving day alone may not be enough. Compare more options in our college football betting apps guide.
- Pick: Jeremiah Smith 125+ Receiving Yards (+105 at BetMGM)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
