Florida International (2-3) vs Western Kentucky (5-1)
October 14, 2025 at 08:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Western Kentucky -8 — Over/Under: +57.5
In this article we will formulate a FIU vs Western Kentucky prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, October 14th at L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
FIU also has losses against Delaware and Penn State, but did get wins against Florida Atlantic and Bethune-Cookman. The Panthers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently near the bottom of the CUSA standings. FIU has scored 21.2 points per game with 188.6 passing yards and 175.6 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 32.0 points against per game this season. Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 775 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Kejon Owens has rushed for 463 yards and five scores this year.
Western Kentucky also has wins over Missouri State, Nevada, North Alabama, and Sam Houston, while losing to Toledo by a score of 45-21. The Hilltoppers have won three games in a row and they are first in the CUSA standings. Western Kentucky has scored 33.7 points per game with 306.2 passing yards and 123.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 22.8 points against per game this season. Maverick McIvor has thrown for 1,704 yards, 12 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Matthew Henry has caught 21 passes for 377 yards and three scores this season.
Western Kentucky ranks T124th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (195.8).
Florida International ranks T14th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (33.3).
Florida International ranks T122nd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (32.0).
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FIU Panthers Betting Preview
The FIU Panthers are 2-3 (0-1) this year after they lost to UConn by a score of 51-10 in their last game. FIU trailed 27-3 at halftime and allowed the first 24 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Panthers were out gained by a total of 527-304, went 3-15 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 5-1 in the game. Keyone Jenkins went 15-24 for 74 yards and one interception, while Kejon Owens rushed 16 times for 67 yards and one score. Alex Perry led the receivers with four receptions for 32 yards in the game. The FIU defense recorded three sacks and seven tackles for loss in the defeat.FIU also has losses against Delaware and Penn State, but did get wins against Florida Atlantic and Bethune-Cookman. The Panthers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently near the bottom of the CUSA standings. FIU has scored 21.2 points per game with 188.6 passing yards and 175.6 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 32.0 points against per game this season. Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 775 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Kejon Owens has rushed for 463 yards and five scores this year.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 5-1 (3-0) this season after they defeated Delaware by a score of 27-24 in their last game. Western Kentucky trailed 17-10 at halftime, but they led 27-17 in the fourth and they forced a late missed field goal to secure the win. The Hilltoppers were out gained by a total of 435-338, went 9-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Maverick McIvor went 23-31 for 230 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 36 yards on six carries. Matthew Henry led the receivers with four receptions for 99 yards in the win. The WKU defense recorded zero sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.Western Kentucky also has wins over Missouri State, Nevada, North Alabama, and Sam Houston, while losing to Toledo by a score of 45-21. The Hilltoppers have won three games in a row and they are first in the CUSA standings. Western Kentucky has scored 33.7 points per game with 306.2 passing yards and 123.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 22.8 points against per game this season. Maverick McIvor has thrown for 1,704 yards, 12 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Matthew Henry has caught 21 passes for 377 yards and three scores this season.
Matchup/League Facts
Western Kentucky ranks T129th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (28.6).Western Kentucky ranks T124th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (195.8).
Florida International ranks T14th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (33.3).
Florida International ranks T122nd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (32.0).
FIU vs Western Kentucky Prediction
Western Kentucky rolls into this matchup with an undefeated conference record and their defense has led the way this season. The Hilltoppers have allowed 22 points or fewer in three of their last five games and should find success against this FIU offense, which has scored 16 or fewer in three of their last four. Western Kentucky has a solid quarterback with McIvor and I think they will pull away in the second half here. Take the Hilltoppers at home.David Racey is 70-48 (59%) 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!