The second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes host the #5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes enter as 17-point favorites in this top-5 matchup that will be featured on College GameDay.

Here are the top prop bets for this marquee season opener:

Ohio State To Score First and Win (-179)

• Buckeyes expected to start fast with explosive offense
• CJ Stroud leads potent attack as Heisman frontrunner
• Ohio State projected to control game throughout

First Team to Reach 40 Points - Buckeyes (+104)

• OSU hit 40+ points in 9 games last season
• High-powered offense should overwhelm Irish defense
• First-year Notre Dame coach Freeman faces tough test

First Half Under 30.5 Total Points (-118)

• Early season rust likely for both teams
• Teams need time to establish offensive rhythm
• Ohio State defense could limit Irish scoring

The 17-point spread seems large for a top-5 matchup, but oddsmakers clearly believe in Ohio State's firepower at home. While the Buckeyes should win decisively, expect a feeling-out process early before the offense hits its stride.

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