| MATCHUP | Florida International Golden Panthers | Sam Houston State Bearkats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-5 | 2-9 |
| Spread | -9.5 -112 | +9.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -360 | +285 |
| Total | Over 51.5 (-108) | Under 51.5 (-112) |
| Where | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, TX | |
| When | Saturday, November 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Sam Houston Bearkats Preview
Sam Houston has a 2-9 record this season and is sitting 11th in the CUSA. They are 3-7 ATS, 6-4 in Over/Under and have a 1-3 home record and a 1-5 away record. Sam Houston is coming off a 17-31 road loss against Middle Tennessee State.
Offensively, Sam Houston averages 17.9 points per game, ranking 127th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 36.2 points per game, which is 132nd. Sam Houston averages 312.2 total yards per game (186.0 passing and 126.2 rushing), while allowing 473.5 total yards per game (198.9 rushing and 274.5 passing).
Hunter Watson leads Sam Houston with 1,108 passing yards with 57.1% completed passes and 5 touchdowns. Alton McCaskill leads the team in rushing yards with 339, while Chris Reed has a team-high 26 receptions for 411 receiving yards. Defensively, Antavious Fish has a team-high 77 total tackles (39 of them solo), while Christopher Eaton leads the team in sacks, with 5, and Emon Allen has a team-high 3 interceptions.
FIU Golden Panthers Preview
Florida International has a 6-5 record this season and is sitting 5th in the CUSA. They are 6-4 ATS, 5-5 in Over/Under and have a 3-2 home record and a 2-3 away record. Florida International is coming off a 27-21 home win against Jacksonville State.
Offensively, Florida International averages 26.8 points per game, ranking 74th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 28.8 points per game, which is 98th. Florida International averages 392.0 total yards per game (212.1 passing and 179.9 rushing), while allowing 410.0 total yards per game (156.3 rushing and 253.7 passing).
Keyone Jenkins leads Florida International with 1,402 passing yards with 63.1% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. Kejon Owens leads the team in rushing yards with 1,174, while Alex Perry has a team-high 46 receptions for 676 receiving yards. Defensively, Johnny Chaney Jr. has a team-high 96 total tackles (57 of them solo), while Keegan Davis leads the team in sacks, with 5, and Jessiah McGrew has a team-high 4 interceptions.
Florida International Panthers @ Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Trends: Week 14
Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win
- Florida International has lost each of its last three games as a favorite against teams from Texas.
- Sam Houston State has won three of its last four November games as an underdog.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite against teams from Texas.
- Sam Houston State has covered the spread in each of its last three home games in November.
Why the Florida International Panthers will win
- Florida International has won each of its last four games in November.
- Sam Houston State has lost six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- Florida International has covered the spread in each of its last four games in November.
- Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 13 games against conference opponents.
- Florida International has won the first half in three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Sam Houston State’s last eight games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Florida International’s last eight games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
Sam Houston State Bearkats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Landan Brown ranks 8th amongst qualified players for catch rate (88.1%) this season.
Florida International Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Kejon Owens ranks 5th amongst FBS players for rushing yards (1159) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Sam Houston State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (6).
- Sam Houston State ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (11.7).
- Florida International ranks 13th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (37.9).
- Florida International ranks 118th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (253.7).
FIU vs Sam Houston Prediction
In this FIU vs Sam Houston Prediction, FIU is coming as -10-point road favorites. FIU is the better team this season, as Sam Houston has just two wins in 10 games played and has been terrible at home with a 1-3 record. Sam Houston has also been terrible against the spread, with a 3-7 record this season, and are a bottom-10 team both in offense an in defense, with a -18.3 point differential. Take FIU and lay the points on the road in this one.