Top College Football Player Prop Bets for Week 8 (Saturday, October 19)

• College Football Week 8 player props are live
• Nico Iamaleava’s passing yards are among our best player prop bets
• Explore all the College Football Week 8 player props and our favorite wagers, below

College Football Week 8 player props are out for the most wonderful Saturday football slate of the year. Bettors are gifted a ton of premier matchups as #5 Georgia meets #1 Texas, #7 Alabama visits #11 Tennessee, #24 Michigan battles #22 Illinois, and #6 Miami duels with Louisville. We hope you didn’t make plans this weekend.

The college football scheduling czars have blessed fans. It’s time to profit with our favorite college football Week 8 player prop wagers, find all the odds and analysis below.

 College Football Week 8 Player Props

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson’s Week 8 rushing yardage prop sits at 99.5. While Miami star Cam Ward’s passing yardage prop is set at 321.5 yards.

Odds as of Oct. 17 at FanDuel Sportsbook. Find the best betting apps for CFB Week 8 player props.

Nico Iamaleava Passing Yards

A former five-star prospect, expectations are high for Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Unfortunately for the Long Beach, California native, he’s been disappointing since a sparking debut against the Chattanooga Mocs in Week 1.

In fact, Iamaleava has gone under 199.5 passing yards in five straight games. Concerningly, he owns a 61.6 PFF passing grade and already has six turnover-worthy plays to his name. He’s also been brutal under pressure, with just a 29.8 passing grade with a defender in his face.

Iamaleava looks ill-suited to Josh Heupel’s offense. The young pivot has struggled to build any type of rapport with his receivers. On top of that, the freshman’s lack of experience has shone through lately. The necessary rhythm and accuracy needed to keep Tennessee’s offense on track just hasn’t been there the past few weeks.

Sharif Denson picks off Nico Iamaleava pic.twitter.com/XtP6M4uhiX

— NMD Grant (@NMDgrant) October 13, 2024

Alabama’s defense isn’t the menacing unit they’ve been in the past. However, they sport an elite 91.6 total defensive grade (6th) and a 90.2 coverage grade. Kane Wommack’s defense has allowed just 213 passing yards per game, and an elite 6.1 yards per pass (16th in the FBS). They’ve racked up 14 sacks and 74 total pressures already.

Expect Iamaleava to have a rough go in Knoxville on Saturday. The much-hyped prospect has averaged just 173.5 passing yards per game over his past four starts, against the likes of Arkansas and Florida. Alabama’s defense will have a field day.

CFB Week 8 Player Prop Pick: Nick Iamalaeava under 199.5 passing yards (-114)

Kalel Mullings Rushing Yards

Kalel Mullings had a rough outing last time out, as Michigan trailed for much of their game against Washington. However, prior to that he put up three straight games with at least 111 rushing yards.

Mullings has been a revelation for a  Wolverines offense that lacks explosive playmakers. For example, he’s averaged an insane 6.5 yards per carry, with 11 runs of 10 yards or more. Michigan runs the ball on over 55% of plays, which sits fourth across the Power Four. This means Mullings will have plenty of opportunities to exploit Illinois awful rushing defense.

Few players are boosting their NFL draft stock today like Michigan’s Kalel Mullings. Violent runner with wicked contact balance. Never seems to stop churning his legs. pic.twitter.com/VLBXiUQcRD

— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) September 21, 2024

According to PFF, the Illini have allowed a brutal 5.4 yards per carry. Additionally, they’ve posted the worst run-defense grade in the Power Four (61.2). I’m buying all the Mullings stock I can ahead of this massive mismatch. Kalel Mullings over 81.5 rushing yards is a top-tier college football Week 8 player prop play.

CFB Week 8 Player Prop Pick: Kalel Mullings over 81.5 rushing yards (-114)

As college football season heats up, fans and bettors alike are eagerly looking forward to Week 8 matchups. With several exciting games on the schedule, there are plenty of opportunities to place prop bets on some of the top college football players in action.

One of the most popular prop bets for Week 8 is the over/under on total passing yards for standout quarterbacks. In particular, keep an eye on players like Joe Burrow from LSU, Tua Tagovailoa from Alabama, and Justin Fields from Ohio State. These quarterbacks have been putting up impressive numbers all season long and could easily surpass their projected passing yard totals in Week 8.

Another prop bet to consider is the total rushing yards for star running backs. Players like Jonathan Taylor from Wisconsin, Chuba Hubbard from Oklahoma State, and J.K. Dobbins from Ohio State have been lighting up the field with their rushing abilities. Bettors can wager on whether these running backs will exceed their projected rushing yard totals in Week 8.

For those looking to get in on the defensive action, prop bets on total tackles, sacks, and interceptions are also available. Players like Chase Young from Ohio State, Isaiah Simmons from Clemson, and Grant Delpit from LSU are known for making big plays on defense and could be worth betting on in Week 8.

In addition to individual player prop bets, there are also team prop bets to consider for Week 8. Bettors can wager on which team will score first, which team will have the most turnovers, and even which team will win by the largest margin. These team prop bets add an extra layer of excitement to college football games and can provide bettors with even more opportunities to cash in on their predictions.

Overall, Week 8 of college football promises to be an exciting one for fans and bettors alike. With a wide range of prop bets available for top players and teams, there are plenty of opportunities to get in on the action and potentially win big. So grab your favorite game day snacks, settle in on the couch, and get ready to enjoy some thrilling college football action while placing your prop bets for Week 8.