| MATCHUP | Golden Panthers Florida International | Blue Raiders Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-5 | 1-7 |
| Spread | +1.5 -115 | -1.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 51.5 (-110) | Under 51.5 (-110) |
| Where | Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN | |
| When | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
FIU Panthers Betting Preview
The FIU Panthers are 3-5 (1-3) this year after they lost to Missouri State by a score of 28-21 last week. FIU was tied at 14 at the half, but they allowed the first 14 points in the second half and never recovered in the loss. The Panthers were out gained by a total of 369-346, went 6-16 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Keyone Jenkins went 15-24 for 147 yards and two touchdowns, while Kejon Owens rushed 18 times for 63 yards. C’Quan Jnopierre led the receivers with three receptions for 57 yards in the loss. The FIU defense recorded three sacks and five tackles for loss in the game.Prior to that game, FIU lost to Kennesaw State by a score of 45-26, but did beat Western Kentucky by a score of 25-6 before that. The Panthers have lost four of their last five games and they are currently tied for eighth in the CUSA standings. FIU has scored 22.3 points per game with 209.3 passing yards and 183.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.9 points against per game this season. Keyone Jenkins is dealing with an injury, but he has thrown for 1,402 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Kejon Owens has rushed 136 times for 887 yards and seven scores this year.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 1-7 (0-4) this season after they lost to Jacksonville State by a score of 24-21 in their last game. Middle Tennessee led 14-7 in the fourth quarter, but allowed 17 points in the fourth for the loss. The Blue Raiders were out gained by a total of 358-319, went 7-16 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Nicholas Vattiato went 23-45 for 235 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jekail Middlebrook rushed 10 times for 20 yards and one score. Middlebrook also led the receivers with six catches for 87 yards and one touchdown in the loss. The MTSU defense recorded one sack and eight tackles for loss in the game.Prior to that game, Middle Tennessee lost to Delaware by a score of 31-28 and Missouri State by a score of 22-20. The Blue Raiders have lost five games in a row and they are currently second to last in the CUSA standings. Middle Tennessee has scored 18.9 points per game with 243.9 passing yards and 85.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.0 points against per game this season. Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 1,908 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Jekail Middlebrook has rushed for 521 yards and four scores on 97 carries this season.
Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win
- Florida International has lost each of its last 11 November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Middle Tennessee has won each of its last six home games against Florida International.
- The home team has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between Florida International and Middle Tennessee.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams at Johnny Floyd Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Florida International’s last five November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Middle Tennessee’s last five home games against Florida International have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Middle Tennessee ranks 132nd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (85.5).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 130th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (96.0).
- Florida International ranks T117th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.5).
- Florida International ranks 117th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-2.9).
FIU vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup having pretty rough seasons, but one side will get a much needed win here. FIU has allowed at least 28 points in four of their last five games, while only scoring more than 21 in two of those five. Middle Tennessee has allowed at least 24 points in four of their last five games and their offensive output has not been much better. Both of these teams are pretty bad, but I will side with Middle Tennessee at home, especially with Jenkins potentially out.David Racey is 104-85 (55%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!