The College Football Playoff first round is set to begin on Friday night with an in-state rivalry between Indiana and Notre Dame. Both teams are known for their strong running games, but the matchup presents an opportunity to bet on passing prop bets.
Riley Leonard’s Passing Yards Prop: OVER 181.5
Notre Dame’s potent ground game may be slowed down by Indiana’s elite defensive line. However, the Irish offense will need to pass more frequently to compensate. In five games where Leonard has passed over 25 times, he has exceeded this total three times.
Justice Ellison’s Rushing Yards Prop: UNDER 52.5
Indiana’s two-headed monster at running back could see a split in carries between Ellison and Ty’Son Lawton. Given the uncertainty of their usage, Ellison is being overvalued in this prop. The Notre Dame defensive line excels against the run and may force Indiana to pass more.
Jordan Faison’s Receiving Yards Prop: UNDER 24.5
Faison is a rotational piece in Notre Dame’s passing game and sees his production decrease when facing zone coverage. Against Indiana’s predominant zone defense, Leonard will likely look elsewhere for big plays, making this prop a good bet.
Source: https://www.si.com/betting/best-college-football-prop-bets-for-indiana-vs-notre-dame-in-college-football-playoff-first-round