FIU vs Jacksonville State Prediction College Football Picks 11/16/24

The FIU Panthers and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet in week 12 college football action from AmFirst Stadium on Wednesday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an FIU vs. Jacksonville State prediction.

FIU Recap

The FIU Panthers come into this one looking to build on a 34-13 win over New Mexico State last time out. After this game, FIU will head on the road to take on Kennesaw State.

FIU Trying To Salvage Bowl Eligibility

Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 1,776 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions on 61.5% passing while Kejon Owens has 356 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns and Lexington Joseph has 270 rushing yards with 2 TDs. Eric Rivers leads FIU’s receiving group with 43 grabs for 876 yards and 8 touchdowns while Dean Patterson has 35 receptions for 400 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, Travion Barnes has a team-high 109 total tackles along with 3 sacks while Keegan Davis has a team-high 3.5 sacks. As a unit, FIU’s defense has combined for 13 sacks and 9 interceptions so far this season.

Why the Florida International Panthers will win

• Florida International has covered the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Jacksonville State Recap

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game looking to add to their 44-37 win over LA Tech last time out. After this game, Jacksonville State will head home for a massive game against Sam Houston on Senior Day.

Gamecocks Looking To Stay In CUSA Title Game Hunt

Tyler Huff has thrown for 1,701 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 61.7% passing while also recording 826 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. Tre Stewart has a team-high 1,083 rushing yards with 17. Cam Vaughn leads the Gamecocks with 32 receptions for 517 yards and 3 TDs while Michael Pettway has 341 receiving yards and 3 TDs. On defense, Antonio Carter has a team-high 74 total tackles while Reginald Hughes and J-Rock Swain each have a team-high 3.5 sacks this season. Zechariah Poyser and Geimere Latimer each have 3 interceptions as well on the year. As a unit, Jacksonville State has combined for 16 sacks and 11 interceptions this season.

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

• Florida International has lost each of its last 14 games in November.
• Jacksonville State has won each of its last six games.
• Jacksonville State has covered the spread in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.
• Florida International has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 14 November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

FIU vs. Jacksonville State Prediction

I’m on Jacksonville State here. I’ll give FIU credit for being competitive on the road this season, but the fact remains that the Panthers can’t stop the run which is what Jacksonville State does as well as almost anyone in the country. FIU has had their moments, but I just think this is a Jax State spot. Give me the Gamecocks.