Ohio State vs Texas Props – Best Player Prop Bets for Cotton Bowl

• #8 Ohio State squares off with #5 Texas in the Cotton Bowl 
• Jeremiah Smith has 13 catches and 290 receiving yards through two playoff games
• Keep reading for the best Ohio State vs Texas player prop bets for the Cotton Bowl showdown

#8 Ohio State and #5 Texas will meet for just the third time ever in tonight’s Cotton Bowl. Just like their previous two meetings, the winner of this matchup will play for a National Championship.

The Cotton Bowl is littered with future Sunday stars on both squads. It won’t be long before Jeremiah Smith, Matthew Golden and TreVeyon Henderson are tearing up the NFL, and those names are sure to be popular in tonight’s college football player props.

Ohio State vs Texas Player Props

Smith, the breakout star of this year’s College Football Bracket, has the highest receiving yards prop at 85.5. Henderson has a lower rushing yards prop than teammate Quinshon Judkins, despite outproducing him in both postseason outings.

As for the QB’s, OSU’s Will Howard boasts a higher passing yards prop than Texas’ Quinn Ewers, and is more likely to throw for 2 TD in oddsmakers’ minds.

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Ohio State vs Texas Prop #1: Jeremiah Smith Receiving Yards

When the CFP began, the Buckeyes were the fourth choice in the National Championship odds. Fast forward two games, and they’re now the favorites.

Smith’s production, along with the play of his quarterback, is front and center for the Buckeyes success. He’s hauled in 13 catches for 290 yards through two games, while Howard is averaging 15.4 yards per completion.

Which word would you choose to describe Jeremiah Smith⁉️🤔 #B1GFootball x @OhioStateFB x @CottonBowlGame pic.twitter.com/HNfRdY23Ij

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) January 9, 2025

Ohio State has produced the highest success rate (50.4%) of any team in the postseason. Yes, the Longhorns defense is littered with talent, but they haven’t been immune to giving up receiving production.

Texas coughed up 336 passing yards versus Clemson, and then another 296 to Arizona State. Four receivers cleared 65 yards versus the Longhorns, with two hitting the century mark. None of those players are in the same tier as Smith, which makes an alt line of 100+ receiving yards very enticing at +142.

• Pick: Jeremiah Smith 100+ Receiving Yards (+142)

Ohio State vs Texas Prop #2: Quintrevion Wisner Rushing Yards

On other side of the ball, the OSU defense has yielded the lowest success rate of any playoff team. The Buckeyes defensive front is the best in the nation, leading the country in sack percentage and yards per carry.

That’s bad news for Quintrevion Wisner. The sophomore RB struggled badly last time out in the Peach Bowl, and two games prior in the SEC Championship. He averaged less than 3.0 yards per rush in both outings, and with Texas being 6-point underdogs, his opportunity projection will be significantly lower in a trailing game script.

• Pick: Quintrevion Wisner Under 66.5 Rushing Yards (-115)

Ohio State vs Texas Touchdown Props

Switching to the touchdown props market, where Henderson is our preferred target. He’s found the end zone twice in each of the playoff games so far, and is benefitting greatly from a shift in personnel.

Ohio State vs Texas Prop #3: Treveyon Henderson Anytime TD

The Buckeyes have leaned into more heavy personnel during the playoff. They’ve greatly increased their snaps in 21 and 22 personnel, meaning Henderson is on the field more often.

TreVeyon Henderson is a top 5 running back in a LOADED draft class for many reasons…

But where he's unique in this class is his burst/dynamic perimeter running style.

When he gets into open field or gets a crease, he's ELITE. pic.twitter.com/nyWJM5OwIj

— Snoog's Fantasy HQ (@FFSnoog) January 8, 2025

That’s led to double-digit touches in both outings, and he hasn’t disappointed. Three of his four touchdowns have come from 20+ yards out, making him a threat to score every time he touches the football.

• Pick: TreVeyon Henderson Anytime TD (-125)

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