Alabama vs Indiana Computer Picks: Our Best CFP Quarterfinal Player Prop Projections

There's not a ton of value in betting the Overs on primary pass-catchers and quarterbacks, but our college football player prop projections do see opportunity in the secondary options for each team.

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Jan 1, 2026 • 09:26 ET • 4 min read
Alabama vs Indiana computer picks Isaiah Horton.
Photo By - Imagn Images. Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Horton (1) reacts during his CFP Round 1 game.

The middle leg of today's CFP quarterfinal three-pack will see the Alabama Crimson Tide take on the No. 1-seeded Indiana Hoosiers.

We've found the best CFP prop values, courtesy of our college football player prop projections, where receiver Overs are in play... even though QB Unders seem to be the lean.

Alabama vs Indiana computer picks for CFP Quarterfinal

Alabama Alabama Indiana Indiana
Simpson u240.5 pass
-114
Mendoza u220.5 pass
-114
Miller o31.5 rush
-114
Hemby u61.5 rush
-114
Horton o34.5 rec
-114
Sarratt o59.5 rec
-114
Bernard o50.5 rec
-114
Nowakowski o17.5 rec
-114
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Alabama computer picks

Ty Simpson Under 240.5 passing yards (-114)

Projection: 213.58 yards

Simpson has finished below this total in four straight games — and we're projecting him to make it five straight today.

🏈 Bet simpson passing yards now

Jam Miller Over 31.5 rushing yards (-114)

Projection: 37.72 yards

Miller says he's healthy and ready to go, and we're projecting the 'Bama star RB to fight past what a low rushing total.

🔥 Bet miller rushing yards now

Isaiah Horton Over 34.5 receiving yards (-114)

Projection: 41.38 yards

Horton has the most value among Crimson Tide receivers today, with a projection a few yards above a total that is in line with his season average.

Alternate-total bet
40+ yards (+114) - This price shows decent value.

🔥 Bet horton receiving yards now

Germie Bernard Over 50.5 receiving yards (-114)

Projection: 51.59 yards

We're projecting the 'Bama leading receiver to just edge past his receiving total, a number he's surpassed in five of his last seven games.

🔥 Bet bernard receiving yards now

Indiana computer picks

Fernando Mendoza Under 220.5 passing yards (-114)

Projection: 204.51 yards

Mendoza has 222 yards or fewer in four of his last five, and we're expecting another low output for the star QB this afternoon.

🏈 Bet mendoza passing yards now

Roman Hemby Under 61.5 rushing yards (-114)

Projection: 56.95 yards

We're projecting IU's leading rusher to fall Under his total today, which would be the fourth time in five games he failed to hit the 60-yard mark.

🏈 Bet hemby rushing yards now

Elijah Sarratt Over 59.5 receiving yards (-114)

Projection: 68.01 yards

We're not enthusiastic about Indiana's leading receiver, Omar Cooper Jr., going above his yardage total, but we do see value in Sarratt surpassing his posted line.

🔥 Bet sarratt receiving yards now

Riley Nowakowski Over 17.5 receiving yards (-114)

Projection: 23.96 yards

The Hoosier TE has recorded 20+ yards in five of his last seven games, and we're projecting him to finish around that number today as well.

🔥 Bet nowakowski receiving yards now

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