College football player props today: Week 3 Friday best props include Kam Shanks [9/18/2026]

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Get college football player props today with projections for Saturday's Week 3 games.

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College football prop bets for Week 3 are based on the latest odds and projections for Saturday's football games.

Dimers' college football player props are live for Saturday, September 19, 2026, with Kam Shanks, Cooper Barkate and Evan Stewart among the best CFB player props today.

Our in-house college football player props model analyzes player projections and available odds across the FBS to look for betting value, with each pick backed by 20,000 Monte Carlo simulations.

List of college football prop picks for Week 3

Sourced from 20+ total college football props on site today, below are the top 10 college football player props for September 18, ranked by probability.

Kam Shanks over 22.5 receiving yards (-120)

Our model has found value on Wake Forest's Kam Shanks over 22.5 receiving yards. A probability of 77.5% gives this play an edge of 22.9% at -120 odds.

 

Cooper Barkate over 14.5 receiving yards (-115)

Cooper Barkate’s receiving yards prop shows a 76.4% probability and an 22.9% edge at -115 odds, according to our model.

 

Evan Stewart anytime touchdown scorer (-170)

The data highlights value on Evan Stewart anytime touchdown scorer, with simulations showing a 72.4% probability and a 9.5% edge at -170.

 

Dante Moore over 1.5 passing yards (-112)

Our model finds value on Dante Moore over 1.5 passing yards, with a 68.0% probability and an edge of 15.2% at -112 odds.

 

Gio Lopez over 84.5 rushing yards (-120)

Simulations indicate value on Gio Lopez over 84.5 rushing yards for Wake Forest, showing an edge of 8.4% at -120 odds.

 

Dierre Hill Jr. under 264.5 rushing yards (-112)

Dierre Hill Jr.’s rushing yards prop shows an edge of 9.6% at -112 odds, supported by a 62.4% probability according to our model.

 

Darian Mensah over 0.5 passing yards (-110)

Our model highlights value on Darian Mensah over 0.5 passing yards for Miami Florida, with a 55.1% probability and a 2.7% edge at -110 odds.

 

Darian Mensah rushing yards (+145)

The data shows value on Darian Mensah rushing yards, supported by a 52.8% probability at +145 odds and an edge of 12.0%.

 

Malachi Toney score 2+ touchdowns (+290)

A 13.7% edge on the score 2+ touchdowns line makes Malachi Toney a value play in Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest, supported by a 39.4% probability at +290 odds.

 

Cooper Barkate anytime touchdown scorer (+850)

Simulations show value on Cooper Barkate anytime touchdown scorer here, with a 35.4% probability and 24.9% edge at +850 odds.

 

College Football player prop summary: Week 3, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:11AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Prob.
Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest Kam Shanks over 22.5 receiving yards -120 @ FanDuel 22.9% 77.5%
Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest Cooper Barkate over 14.5 receiving yards -115 @ FanDuel 22.9% 76.4%
Portland State vs. Oregon Evan Stewart anytime touchdown scorer -170 @ FanDuel 15.2% 68.0%
Portland State vs. Oregon Dante Moore over 1.5 passing yards -112 @ FanDuel 15.2% 68.0%
Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest Gio Lopez over 84.5 rushing yards -120 @ FanDuel 8.4% 62.9%
Portland State vs. Oregon Dierre Hill Jr. under 264.5 rushing yards -112 @ FanDuel 9.6% 62.4%
Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest Darian Mensah over 0.5 passing yards -110 @ FanDuel 2.7% 55.1%
Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest Darian Mensah rushing yards +145 @ FanDuel 12.0% 52.8%
Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest Malachi Toney score 2+ touchdowns +290 @ FanDuel 13.7% 39.4%
Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest Cooper Barkate anytime touchdown scorer +850 @ FanDuel 24.9% 35.4%

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Conclusion

For September 18, 2026, our college football prop bets feature players such as Kam Shanks, Cooper Barkate and Evan Stewart. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers promotes responsible gambling.

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