College football player props today: Week 5 Friday best props include Benjamin Brahmer [10/2/2026]

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Get college football player props today with projections for Friday's Week 5 games.

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College football prop bets for Week 5 are based on the latest odds and projections for Friday's football games.

Dimers' college football player props are live for Friday, October 2, 2026, with Benjamin Brahmer, Ja'Kyrian Turner and Luke Reynolds 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 bets for Week 5

Sourced from 95+ total college football props on site today, below are the top 10 college football player props for October 2, ranked by probability.

Benjamin Brahmer under 44.5 receiving yards (-112)

Our model has found value on Penn State's Benjamin Brahmer under 44.5 receiving yards. A probability of 75.8% gives this play an edge of 22.9% at -112 odds.

 

Ja'Kyrian Turner over 46.5 rushing yards (-114)

Ja'Kyrian Turner’s rushing yards prop shows a 69.2% probability and an 15.9% edge at -114 odds, according to our model.

 

Luke Reynolds over 5.5 receptions (-114)

The data highlights value on Luke Reynolds over 5.5 receptions, with simulations showing a 69.0% probability and a 15.7% edge at -114.

 

Marcellous Hawkins over 45.5 rushing yards (-114)

Our model finds value on Marcellous Hawkins over 45.5 rushing yards, with a 67.1% probability and an edge of 13.8% at -114 odds.

 

Griffin Wilde under 4.5 receptions (+118)

Simulations indicate value on Griffin Wilde under 4.5 receptions for Northwestern, showing an edge of 20.2% at +118 odds.

 

Jeffrey Overton Jr. under 16.5 receiving yards (-114)

Jeffrey Overton Jr.’s receiving yards prop shows an edge of 9.5% at -114 odds, supported by a 62.8% probability according to our model.

 

Que'Sean Brown over 47.5 receiving yards (-114)

Our model highlights value on Que'Sean Brown over 47.5 receiving yards for Virginia Tech, with a 60.7% probability and a 7.4% edge at -114 odds.

 

Cataurus Hicks over 45.5 receiving yards (-114)

The data shows value on Cataurus Hicks over 45.5 receiving yards, supported by a 60.7% probability at -114 odds and an edge of 7.4%.

 

Que'Sean Brown over 5.5 receptions (-102)

An 8.9% edge on the over 45.5 receptions line makes Que'Sean Brown a value play in Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech, supported by a 59.4% probability at -102 odds.

 

Rocco Becht over 215.5 passing yards (-114)

Simulations show value on Rocco Becht over 215.5 passing yards here, with a 58.6% probability and 5.3% edge at -114 odds.

 

College Football player prop summary: Week 5, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 7:26AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Prob.
Penn State vs. Northwestern Benjamin Brahmer under 44.5 receiving yards -112 @ FanDuel 22.9% 75.8%
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Ja'Kyrian Turner over 46.5 rushing yards -114 @ FanDuel 15.9% 69.2%
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Luke Reynolds over 5.5 receptions -114 @ FanDuel 13.8% 67.1%
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Marcellous Hawkins over 45.5 rushing yards -114 @ FanDuel 13.8% 67.1%
Penn State vs. Northwestern Griffin Wilde under 4.5 receptions +118 @ FanDuel 20.2% 66.1%
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Jeffrey Overton Jr. under 16.5 receiving yards -114 @ FanDuel 9.5% 62.8%
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Que'Sean Brown over 47.5 receiving yards -114 @ FanDuel 7.4% 60.7%
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Cataurus Hicks over 45.5 receiving yards -114 @ FanDuel 7.4% 60.7%
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Que'Sean Brown over 5.5 receptions -102 @ FanDuel 8.9% 59.4%
Penn State vs. Northwestern Rocco Becht over 215.5 passing yards -114 @ FanDuel 5.3% 58.6%

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Conclusion

For October 2, 2026, our college football prop bets feature players such as Benjamin Brahmer, Ja'Kyrian Turner and Luke Reynolds. 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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