Betting on a player to score a touchdown is one of the most entertaining ways to sweat a football game.
Let's dive into my Notre Dame vs. BYU anytime touchdown scorer predictions to find a couple of players worth considering for Saturday's highly anticipated matchup.
For more betting recommendations and game insights, check out all our college football picks for Week 7.
Best Notre Dame vs BYU touchdown picks
Notre Dame touchdown pick: Micah Gilbert
Playable to 39%.
BYU's run defense has performed at an elite level recently, holding Iowa State to 3.8 yards per carry, TCU to 2.4 yards per carry, and Arizona to 3.1 yards per carry.
None of the running backs on those teams scored a rushing touchdown against BYU, so the best value for a Notre Dame anytime touchdown scorer this weekend is likely a wide receiver or tight end.
Jordan Faison has been Notre Dame's top receiving weapon this season, but his diminutive size might not play as well in a physical matchup against BYU as it has against lesser teams the Fighting Irish have faced so far in 2026.
Micah Gilbert, listed at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, is a better value to find pay dirt in Week 7. He's second on Notre Dame in targets (24), receiving yards (378), and routes run (121).
Among Notre Dame pass-catchers with at least 10 targets this season, Gilbert leads the team in yards per route run and is one of only four players to record a contested catch this year, per Pro Football Focus.
BYU touchdown pick: Kyler Kasper
Playable to 30%.
Notre Dame hasn't allowed a running back to score a rushing touchdown yet in 2026, so bettors should turn to BYU pass-catchers for the best anytime touchdown value in this matchup.
Kyler Kasper has been one of BYU's top receiving threats this fall, ranking second on the team in receptions and tied for the team lead in touchdown catches.
Kasper is 6-foot-6 and 212 pounds, making him a great target near the goal line. He also has the speed to beat the defense in open space, as shown by at least one 23+ yard reception in three of five games this season.
When you're unsure who to bet in the anytime touchdown market, look at players like Kasper, who have a well-rounded skill set, giving them chances to score from different areas of the field.
Long-shot touchdown pick: Cooper Flanagan
Playable to 24%.
Cooper Flanagan isn't a frequent target in the Notre Dame passing attack, but when he does get involved, it's often in the most important area of the field. Two of Flanagan's six receptions this season have resulted in touchdowns, including a 2-yard score against Rice and a 27-yard score against Purdue.
Flanagan is athletic enough to earn downfield targets, but his 6-foot-6 frame also makes him a great option near the goal line when the team needs to rely more on contested catches to score.
This is good value, especially against a BYU defense that will make it hard to score on the ground.
Notre Dame vs BYU touchdown combo: CJ Carr + Bear Bachmeier
Playable to 14%.
When a team struggles to run the ball against a good defense, the natural pivot for an offensive coordinator is to deploy their quarterback as a dual-threat.
Pro Football Focus ranks Notre Dame as the best run defense in the country, with BYU close behind (32nd).
CJ Carr and Bear Bachmeier have both scored 3+ rushing touchdowns this season, meaning that it's clearly part of their skill set to find the end zone when the opportunity presents itself.
Don't be surprised if we see a designed quarterback run or a tush push in short-yardage situations near the goal line on Saturday, with both coaching staffs aware of the challenge strong defensive lines present.
- TD picks: 3-3, +1.64 units
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