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Texas vs Ohio State Player Props – Best Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith Prop Bets
By Nick Holz in College Football
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- Texas meets Ohio State in Week 1 College Football action this Saturday, August 30th
- Jeremiah Smith has exceeded 4.5 receptions in four of his last five games
- Dive into the latest Texas vs Ohio State player prop odds and my betting picks
Arch Manning and the No. 3 Texas Longhorns take on Jeremiah Smith and No. 1 Ohio State in a scintillating College Football Week 1 contest. With two of the top teams in the nation on display on College Football’s opening Saturday, there’s no shortage of playmakers to wager on.
Lock in my Texas vs Ohio State player prop picks, featuring Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith.
Texas vs Ohio State Player Props
The Buckeyes are 2.5-point favorites in the latest CFB odds. Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner’s rushing yardage props is set at 53.5 yards. While Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith’s receiving yardage prop sits at 80.5 yards.
Odds as of Aug. 30 at FanDuel Sportsbook. Explore the best betting apps for CFB player props.
Texas vs Ohio State Prop Bet #1: Arch Manning Passing Touchdowns
What hasn’t been said about the next Manning quarterback? The indelible Arch takes the field for the third time as the starting quarterback of the Longhorns against Ohio State and will be aiming to make his mark on the 2025 College Football season.
Manning threw for nine touchdowns on just 90 attempts last season in spot duty while starting games against Mississippi State and the University of Louisiana-Monroe. He’s an extremely aggressive downfield passer with outstanding mechanics and a howitzer for a right arm.
That pairs well with Texas’ explosive deep receiving threats in sophomore Ryan Wingo, redshirt freshman Parker Livingstone, and incoming five-star recruit Kaliq Lockett.
Ohio State has an outstanding secondary, but great offense beats good defense in college football. Expect a high-scoring Texas vs Ohio State contest, and bet on Arch Manning to throw at least two touchdown passes.
- Pick: Arch Manning 2+ Touchdown Passes (-108)
Texas vs OSU Player Prop Bet #2: Jeremiah Smith Anytime Touchdown
Expect Smith to find the end zone at least once in the first game of his sophomore season. Remember, the Buckeyes’ all-world wide receiver was shut down against the Longhorns in last season’s Cotton Bowl, recording just one catch for three yards.
Smith has spoken about how “hyped” and “motivated” he is to put on a show after Texas’ defense kept him in check during the College Football Playoff. He’s a top contender in the Heisman odds for good reason.
Smith will be licking his chops after Longhorns standouts Jahdae Barron and Andrew Mukuba both left for the NFL. While Texas still boasts a dizzying array of secondary talent, including All-American safety Michael Taaffe and veteran Malik Muhammad, look for a more experienced version of Smith to find some room to work on Saturday afternoon.
Jeremiah Smith Advanced Stats
At the end of the day, Smith has played in 16 career games and scored 15 touchdowns. In fact, Smith was the most valuable wideout in all of college football last season, according to PFF wins above average metric.
The Miami Gardens, Florida native anytime touchdown scorer prop odds are a juiced -120, but these may be the shortest odds we see all season. Take advantage while you still can and lock in Jeremiah Smith to score a touchdown in Week 1.
- Pick: Jeremiah Smith Anytime Touchdown (-120 at FanDuel)
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Nick Holz
Sports Content Writer
A sports betting aficionado and graduate of Toronto Film School, Nick covers the NFL, NBA, Soccer, and MMA for SBD. He is also an avid NBA podcaster, and sports betting TikToker. Nick's work has been featured on Bleacher Report.
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