Week 3 of the college football season features two major prime-time matchups, along with a massive mid-afternoon SEC showdown and a few other notable contests between big-time programs.
To help you find the best CFB picks to make this week, our Covers college football player prop projections have highlighted the best value plays on the board — along with some big plus-money alternate total options!
College football player props: Our top Week 3 projections
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Trech Kekahuna |
o20.5 rec yards | -114 |
 Joey Aguilar |
o10.5 rush yards | -114 |
 Jayden Maiava |
o262.5 pass yards | -114 |
 Vernell Brown III |
o41.5 rec yards | -114 |
 Jaden Greathouse |
o28.5 rec yards | -114 |
 Darian Mensah |
u285.5 pass yards | -114 |
Trech Kekahuna Over 20.5 receiving yards
Projection: 40.6 yards | Saturday, 12:00 p.m. ET
Wisconsin's slot receiver is projected for a busy day in what should be a pass-heavy game script as Wisconsin is a three-touchdown underdog at Alabama.
Alternate-total bet
30+ yards (+154) - Showing incredible value. Playing 40+ is also a solid at +250, but not as much as 30+.
Joey Aguilar Over 10.5 rushing yards
Projection: 24.1 yards | Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET
The Vols' QB could be using his legs against a fierce Georgia defense on Saturday, with our projection putting him at 24 yards one week after he ran for 34 against Syracuse.
Alternate-total bet
20+ yards (+178) - Great value. Can also play 25+ at +240, but it is nowhere near as strong as 20+.
Jayden Maiava Over 262.5 passing yards
Projection: 299.4 yards | Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET
Our prop projections expect Maiava's hot start to the season to continue, forecasting him for around 300 yards for the third straight game.
Alternate-total bet
275+ yards (+118) - Another high-value play. You can also go 300+ yards at +194, but it's not as good a value.
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Vernell Brown III Over 41.5 receiving yards
Projection: 51.5 yards | Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET
Our prop projections expect Florida's leading receiver to top his yardage total at Death Valley on Saturday, a number he's cleared in each of his first two games.
Alternate-total bet
50+ yards (+154) - Showing a lot of value.
Jaden Greathouse Over 28.5 receiving yards
Projection: 40.7 yards | Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET
After a goose egg in the season opener, our projections expect Greathouse to go past his total in another matchup with a ranked program.
Alternate-total bet
40+ yards (+148) - Showing moderate value.
Darian Mensah Under 285.5 passing yards
Projection: 230.5 yards | Saturday, 8:00 p.m. ET
Our projections think the Duke QB will not ball out in a showdown against his former program in Tulane, as he's forecasted to finish almost 60 yards short of his total.
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