It feels like college football is delivering every single week at this point. While last weekend didn’t feature many marquee top-25 matchups, two of the three games were tightly contested, and we saw some excellent quarterback play. This week, we’re almost guaranteed some drama, with five different top-25 games on the schedule.

The SEC takes center stage with LSU vs. Vanderbilt kicking off at noon, followed by Ole Miss vs. Georgia at 3:30 PM, and Tennessee vs. Alabama under the lights at 7:30. Outside the conference, we get a historic rivalry between USC and Notre Dame at 7:30, and the night wraps up with a Big 12 showdown between Utah and BYU.

Interestingly, the only quarterback among these top-25 matchups we haven’t seen in a spotlight game this season is BYU’s Bear Bachmeier. On the eve of yet another thrilling Saturday, it’s time to break down these quarterback battles and explore what props are available across these games.

(10) LSU vs. (17) Vanderbilt

Garrett Nussmeier:

  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 257.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 1.5 (over -106; under -125)

LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier hasn’t quite lived up to preseason expectations so far, but there’s still plenty of football left for him and the Tigers. Through six games, he’s averaged 235.5 passing yards and 1.5 passing touchdowns per contest. While he hasn’t played poorly against Power Four opponents, he has yet to surpass his current passing line of 257.5 yards in any of those matchups. Vanderbilt’s defense has struggled against the pass, which helps explain this week’s number, as the Commodores rank 97th in the FBS in passing yards allowed, giving up 249.5 per game. If there’s a spot for Nussmeier to finally break through from a passing-yards perspective against a Power Four team, this is it. The passing-touchdowns prop, however, is a bit tougher to call, especially considering LSU hasn’t been a particularly high-scoring team this season, so that number could truly go either way.

Diego Pavia:

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  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 204.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 1.5 (over +110; under -146)
    • Rushing Yards: 56.5 (over -114; under -114)

We’ve seen some impressive performances from Diego Pavia through six games, though he’s coming off his worst outing of the season against Alabama. Vanderbilt had a bye last week, so it’ll be interesting to see if Pavia can bounce back. So far this year, he’s averaging 234.8 passing yards, 2.3 passing touchdowns, and 58.6 rushing yards per game. LSU’s defense is their strength, but they haven’t been elite against the pass, allowing 210.2 yards per game through the air (47th in the FBS). They are much tougher against the run, giving up just 106.2 rushing yards per game (24th), and they rank among the nation’s best in points allowed at only 12.2 per game (4th). While Pavia should put together a solid performance overall, I’d be cautious with his yardage props given LSU’s defensive discipline. That said, considering how often he finds the end zone through the air, there could be some value in his passing-touchdowns over this Saturday.

(5) Ole Miss vs. (9) Georgia

Trinidad Chambliss:

  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 250.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 1.5 (over +188; under -260)
    • Rushing Yards: 45.5 (over -114; under -114)

The Ole Miss Rebels had quite a scare late against Washington State last week, but they ultimately escaped with the win. Trinidad Chambliss still delivered a strong performance, throwing for 253 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding 15 yards on the ground. In his four starts this season, he’s averaged 304.7 passing yards, 1.5 passing touchdowns, and 65 rushing yards per game. This week, he faces a tough Georgia defense that’s been particularly stout against the run, which likely means the Bulldogs will try to force Chambliss to beat them through the air. Given that, I’d avoid his rushing-yard prop, but his passing-yard projection feels attainable and could be worth a look.

Gunner Stockton:

  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 215.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 1.5 (over +174; under -240)

Gunner Stockton hasn’t done anything particularly flashy outside of the Tennessee game earlier this season. Through six games, he’s averaged 210.6 passing yards and one passing touchdown per game. Ole Miss has been tough against the pass, allowing just 180 yards per game (24th in FBS), and they’ve limited opponents to 19.2 points per game (23rd in FBS). I’d expect Georgia to rely heavily on its rushing attack in this matchup, using Stockton’s arm only when needed. Because of that, I’d lean toward the under on his passing yards. The passing-touchdown prop could go either way, but given the value at +174, I’d lean slightly toward the over.

(11) Tennessee vs. (6) Alabama

Joey Aguilar:

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  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 237.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 1.5 (over +116; under -154)

Joey Aguilar and this Tennessee team have faced back-to-back close calls against Mississippi State and Arkansas. Aguilar didn’t have his best stuff in either contest but will need to have a short memory heading into this week’s matchup with Alabama. On the season, he’s averaging 280 passing yards and 2.3 touchdowns per game. The Crimson Tide defense has been elite against the pass, allowing just 135.7 yards per game through the air (3rd in FBS). Even with those impressive numbers, I still expect some fireworks in this rivalry matchup, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Aguilar post a strong performance through the air. I don’t have a strong lean either way on his passing-touchdown prop, but the passing-yardage number is worth a look.

Ty Simpson:

  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 292.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 2.5 (over -106; under -125)

Alabama hasn’t caught a break in their schedule over the past few weeks, and things don’t get any easier with a rivalry matchup against Tennessee. While Ty Simpson didn’t light up the stat sheet from a yardage standpoint last week against Missouri, he’s quietly put together a strong 2025 campaign, averaging 279.6 passing yards and 2.6 touchdowns per game. Tennessee’s defense has struggled mightily against the pass, allowing 277 yards per game through the air (120th in FBS). I expect Alabama to lean on a strong aerial attack in this one, which makes the over on Simpson’s passing yards appealing, though the 2.5-touchdown prop is a tricky number to play with.

(20) USC vs. (13) Notre Dame

Jayden Maiava:

  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 287.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 1.5 (over -166; under +124)

USC is coming off an impressive home win over Michigan, where Jayden Maiava threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns. The big question now is whether Maiava and the Trojans can replicate that success on the road against a historic rival. On the season, Maiava has averaged 308.6 passing yards and 2.1 touchdowns per game. Notre Dame’s defense hasn’t been particularly strong against the pass, allowing 245.3 yards per game (93rd in FBS). That said, I need to see consistency from this USC team before buying in. Under Lincoln Riley, they’ve struggled to string together back-to-back strong performances, so I’m staying away from both of Maiava’s player props this weekend.

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CJ Carr:

  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 285.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 2.5 (over +154; under -210)

CJ Carr has put together several strong outings this season, highlighted by a big performance last week against NC State where he threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns. On the year, Carr is averaging 270.3 passing yards and 2.1 touchdowns per game. USC hasn’t been particularly strong against the pass, allowing 243.7 yards per game (90th in FBS), which sets up nicely for Carr to have another productive outing through the air—especially at home in a must-win scenario. I expect him to comfortably clear his passing yards line, but the 2.5-touchdown prop is a tricky one. While the over offers good value, Carr has only surpassed that mark once this season, making it a tough sell.

(23) Utah vs. (15) BYU

Devon Dampier:

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  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 184.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 1.5 (over +140; under -188)
    • Rushing Yards: 60.5 (over -102; under -130)

Through Utah’s first six games of the season, we haven’t seen Devon Dampier emerge as a prolific passer, but his impact in the run game—especially last week—has been significant. On the season, Dampier is averaging 188.5 passing yards per game with 1.8 passing touchdowns, along with 63 rushing yards per game. BYU’s defense has been solid overall, ranking above the FBS average against both the run and the pass. They’ve been slightly weaker against the run, allowing 126 yards per game (36th in FBS), but much stronger through the air, giving up just 180 yards per game (24th in FBS). Given Dampier’s passing track record and BYU’s defensive strengths, I’d lean toward the under on both of his passing props, though I do expect another productive performance from him on the ground.

Bear Bachmeier:

  • Props
    • Passing Yards: 176.5 (over -114; under -114)
    • Passing TD’s: 1.5 (over +164; under -225)
    • Rushing Yards: 42.5 (over -114; under -114)

Though we haven’t seen much from Bear Bachmeier on the national stage this year, he’s quietly put together a respectable season, averaging 203.3 passing yards and 1.3 passing touchdowns per game. The Utes have been elite against the pass, allowing just 152.8 yards per game (5th in FBS), but have struggled to contain the run, giving up 157.6 yards per game (76th in FBS). Bachmeier’s passing yards could be tough to come by in this matchup, but if BYU utilizes his mobility, he should have no problem clearing his rushing yards projection—something he’s done in three straight games. He’s also coming off an impressive 89-yard rushing performance against Arizona.