Rushing yards and rushing touchdowns for NCAAF RBs
The college football season is just about here and there are a lot of interesting betting options available at DraftKings Sportsbook. They recently posted some player props for running backs, including rushing yards and rushing touchdowns for notable Power Five players. We're taking a look at three of our favorites here, with all three coming from big programs. So, make sure you keep reading to get in some bets that should be fun to track throughout the course of this season.
Trey Benson Rushing Yards: 1,000.5 (-115/-115)
Last season, Benson rushed for 990 yards on 154 carries for the Seminoles. He did that even though Treshaun Ward and Lawrance Toafili combined to tote the rock 188 times. But Ward is no longer with Florida State, which opens up 95 touches in this offense. And Toafili’s role decreased significantly as the season went on. So, it isn’t hard to envision a scenario in which Benson sees a big increase in workload this season — even with freshman Rodney Hill looking the part of a future star at the position.
Not only is Benson in line for an increase in carries this year, but the Florida State offensive line should be one of the most improved units in the nation. The Seminoles brought in Jeremiah Byers to be their right tackle, and he’s fresh off a season in which he was a First Team All-Conference USA performer at UTEP. And Colorado transfer Casey Roddick is another high-level starter at guard. On top of that, left tackle Bless Harris is back from an injury. So, Benson should have a lot more holes to work with in 2023, which is scary to think about considering he averaged 6.4 yards per carry behind last year’s leaky line. And Benson has added a lot of muscle, which should help in the durability department.
Overall, Benson seems like he’s poised for a breakout season, and the timing couldn’t be better with the 21-year-old looking to be picked somewhat early in the 2023 NFL Draft.