Game: FIU Panthers vs. Florida Atlantic Owls

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Owls (-6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The FIU Panthers (1-1) are headed to FAU Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024, where they will try to beat the Florida Atlantic Owls (0-2). FIU starts as a 6.0-point underdog with the bookies in Vegas. The betting total is 44.

The FIU Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 this year. In their last matchup, the Panthers faced the Central Michigan Chippewas and took the win with a final score of 52-16. When it came to battling at the line of scrimmage, the Panthers gave up 179 yards on 40 attempts, an average of 4.5 yards per run allowed. FIU gave up 23 completions on 44 attempts for 190 yards, posting a 52.3% completion rate. In the game, they ran 51 plays that converted into 309 yards. The FIU Panthers ran the football 33 times, gaining 185 yards, giving them an average of 5.6 yards per run.

In terms of scoring, the FIU Panthers are averaging 29.5 points per game. As a team, they are averaging 119.0 yards in the running game, which ranks them 99th nationally. The Panthers have totaled 491 yards this season. In terms of scoring, FIU has scored 3 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns through the ground. FIU has scored 28 first downs as a unit and has been penalized for 7 infractions for 80 yards. They have handed the football off 1 time.

The Panthers rank 83rd in the country in team defense, allowing 23.5 points per game. Opposing teams are averaging 5.2 yards per rushing attempt and 206.5 rushing yards per game on the season. They have allowed 413 rushing yards in 2 games this season. In terms of yards through the air, the Panthers are allowing 370 yards, which ranks 66th in the country. They have allowed 185.0 yards per game through the air and have allowed a 55.1% completion rate. Overall, they are allowing 391.5 yards per game, which ranks 97th in Division 1. They have allowed 3 passing touchdowns, as well as 3 possession touchdowns.

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The Owls enter the field with a record of 0-2 on the season. In their last game, the Owls suffered a loss by a final score of 24-7 when they played against the Army Black Knights. Florida Atlantic allowed 58 rushing attempts for 405 yards (7.0 yards per carry). The Owls pass defense had a 25.0% completion rate, giving up 44 yards on 1 of 4 aerial attempts. The Owls finished the game with 235 yards on 53 plays completed (4.4 yards per play). Florida Atlantic ran the football for 2.6 yards per attempt and finished the game with 42 yards on 16 carries.

The Owls currently rank 131st in the nation in points scored, averaging 8.5 PPG. The Florida Atlantic Owls are averaging 241.5 yards per game, ranking 130th in Division 1. The Florida Atlantic offense has accumulated 72 yards in penalties on 9 violations, ranking 105th nationally in free yards surrendered. They have thrown 3 interceptions, allowed no fumbles, and have gained 35 first downs. On the season so far, the Owls have thrown for 309 passing yards and averaged 154.5 passing yards per game, ranking 116th in college football. They are averaging 87.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 174 yards this season.

Florida Atlantic has allowed 584 total rushing yards (292.0 yards/game) this season, as well as 4 rushing touchdowns. They have allowed 1 passing touchdown, in addition to 79.0 yards/game, which ranks 4th in college football. Their defense has 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions this season. The Owls defense has been on the field for 123 plays, which ranks 52nd in D-1. The Owls are giving up 20.0 points per game, which ranks 69th in college football. They have allowed 40 total points.

Who will win the Panthers/Owls college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh’s Tip: Take the Owls -6.0

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