College football player props today: Week 8 Thursday best props include TJ Engleman Jr. [10/22/2026]

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Get college football player props today with projections for Thursday's Week 8 games.

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College football prop bets for Week 8 are based on the latest odds and projections for Thursday's football games.

Dimers' college football player props are live for Thursday, October 22, 2026, with TJ Engleman Jr., Jaylin Carter and Stonka Burnside 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 8

Sourced from 90+ total college football props on site today, below are the top 10 college football player props for October 22, ranked by probability.

TJ Engleman Jr. over 78.5 rushing yards (-114)

Our model has flagged value on East Carolina's TJ Engleman Jr. over 78.5 rushing yards. A probability of 74.4% gives this play an edge of 21.1% at -114 odds.

 

Jaylin Carter over 90.5 rushing yards (-114)

Jaylin Carter’s rushing yards prop shows a 74.2% probability and an 20.9% edge at -114 odds, according to our model.

 

Stonka Burnside over 37.5 receiving yards (-114)

The data highlights value on Stonka Burnside over 37.5 receiving yards, with simulations showing a 73.3% probability and a 20.0% edge at -114.

 

Kam Davis anytime touchdown scorer (-160)

Our model finds value on Kam Davis to score a touchdown, with a 71.3% probability and an edge of 9.8% at -160 odds.

 

Marcus Stokes over 66.5 passing yards (-114)

Simulations indicate value on Marcus Stokes over 66.5 passing yards for Memphis, showing an edge of 12.5% at -114 odds.

 

Makai Jackson over 35.5 receiving yards (-114)

Makai Jackson’s receiving yards prop shows an edge of 12.3% at -114 odds, supported by a 65.6% probability according to our model.

 

Hunter Tipton over 180.5 receiving yards (-114)

Our model highlights value on Hunter Tipton over 180.5 receiving yards for Memphis, with a 63.9% probability and a 10.6% edge at -114 odds.

 

George Pettaway anytime touchdown scorer (-155)

The data shows value on George Pettaway anytime touchdown scorer, supported by a 61.0% probability at -155 odds and an edge of 0.2%.

 

Emory Williams passing yards (-114)

A 4.3% edge on the passing yards line makes Emory Williams a value play in East Carolina vs. Memphis, supported by a 57.5% probability at -114 odds.

 

Makai Jackson anytime touchdown scorer (+140)

Simulations show value on Makai Jackson anytime touchdown scorer here, with a 47.6% probability and 5.9% edge at +140 odds.

 

College Football player prop summary: Week 8, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 3:39AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Prob.
East Carolina vs. Memphis TJ Engleman Jr. over 78.5 rushing yards -114 @ FanDuel 21.1% 74.4%
East Carolina vs. Memphis Jaylin Carter over 90.5 rushing yards -114 @ FanDuel 20.9% 74.2%
East Carolina vs. Memphis Stonka Burnside over 37.5 receiving yards -114 @ FanDuel 9.8% 71.3%
Liberty vs. Kennesaw State Kam Davis anytime touchdown scorer -160 @ FanDuel 9.8% 71.3%
East Carolina vs. Memphis Marcus Stokes over 66.5 passing yards -114 @ FanDuel 12.5% 65.8%
Liberty vs. Kennesaw State Makai Jackson over 35.5 receiving yards -114 @ FanDuel 12.3% 65.6%
East Carolina vs. Memphis Hunter Tipton over 180.5 receiving yards -114 @ FanDuel 10.6% 63.9%
James Madison vs. Appalachian State George Pettaway anytime touchdown scorer -155 @ FanDuel 0.2% 61.0%
East Carolina vs. Memphis Emory Williams passing yards -114 @ FanDuel 4.3% 57.5%
Liberty vs. Kennesaw State Makai Jackson anytime touchdown scorer +140 @ DraftKings 5.9% 47.6%

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Conclusion

For October 22, 2026, our college football prop bets feature players such as TJ Engleman Jr., Jaylin Carter and Stonka Burnside. 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 encourages responsible gambling.

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Ryan Leaver specializes in sports betting analysis across the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. Drawing on advanced statistical models, simulations, and historical data, he produces game previews, betting picks, player prop analysis, and futures coverage to help bettors make more informed decisions.

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