Ohio State Buckeyes Cotton Bowl Top 5 Player Props | CFP Semifinals Best Bets

Quinshon Judkins UNDER 51.5 Rushing Yards (-114)

With a two-headed ground attack for the Buckeyes and a Longhorns defense that prides itself in stopping the run (last week being the outlier), I'm not expecting a big enough day from either Ohio State running back to go over their prop. Quinshon Judkins stands out as someone I'd be happy to ride the under with. This correlates with our Ohio State pass-heavy approach.

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Emeka Egbuka OVER 63.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

People often forget how talented Emeka Egbuka is as a wideout for the Buckeyes. I have Egbuka projected as a potential first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he has the makeup to be a difference-maker in this semifinal. Egbuka has gone over the number in back-to-back CFP games. I love this number we're getting for Egbuka, and I would play it up to 67.5. 

Ohio State Odds:

Ohio State Spread: -5.5 | Moneyline: -235 | Total:  53.5

CFB Championship Winner: -120

Carnell Tate OVER 38.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

With the Longhorns' attention elsewhere in this matchup, I think it's an excellent spot for Carnell Tate to win his battles and be productive. Tate has come and gone as a contributor this season, and I think the Buckeyes will settle on his matchup as one that they can exploit offensively. We know where the Longhorns' mind will be regarding Ohio State receivers, and I expect Tate to go over the number. 

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Jeremiah Smith UNDER 84.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

Call me crazy, but I'm not expecting another major game from Jeremiah Smith. The Buckeyes have been targeting him at a high clip in the first two rounds of the CFP, but I'm expecting the Longhorns to try and eliminate him from single-handedly beating them. I'm sure that was also the objective of Tennessee and Oregon, but the Longhorns have the personnel to accomplish the lofty mission. 

Ohio State vs. Texas

Quinshon Judkins UNDER 51.5 Rushing Yards (-114)

With a two-headed ground attack for the Buckeyes and a Longhorns defense that prides itself in stopping the run (last week being the outlier), I'm not expecting a big enough day from either Ohio State running back to go over their prop. Quinshon Judkins stands out as someone I'd be happy to ride the under with. This correlates with our Ohio State pass-heavy approach.

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