| MATCHUP | Florida International Golden Panthers | UTSA Roadrunners |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-5 | 6-6 |
| Spread | +6 -112 | -6 -108 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | Over 59.5 (-112) | Under 59.5 (-108) |
| When | Friday, December 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
UTSA Roadrunners Preview
UTSA has a 6-6 record this season and finished 7th in the American. They are coming off a 27-24 home loss against Army. Offensively, UTSA averages 33.8 points per game, ranking 21st in the nation, while defensively, they allow 29.6 points per game, which is 100th. UTSA averages 413.6 total yards per game (243.7 passing and 169.9 rushing), while allowing 382.1 total yards per game (155.5 rushing and 226.6 passing).
Owen McCown leads UTSA with 2,702 passing yards with 67.8% completed passes and 27 touchdowns. Will Henderson III leads the team in rushing yards with 180, while Devin McCuin has a team-high 59 receptions for 653 receiving yards. Defensively, Shadrach Banks has a team-high 86 total tackles (52 of them solo), while Shadrach Banks leads the team in sacks, with 1, and Shadrach Banks has a team-high 2 interceptions.
Florida International Golden Panthers Preview
Florida International has a 7-5 record this season and finished 5th in the CUSA. They are coming off a 56-16 road win against Sam Houston. Offensively, Florida International averages 29.2 points per game, ranking 55th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 27.8 points per game, which is 89th. Florida International averages 408.8 total yards per game (218.7 passing and 190.2 rushing), while allowing 405.8 total yards per game (159.6 rushing and 246.2 passing).
Keyone Jenkins leads Florida International with 1,693 passing yards with 63.1% completed passes and 9 touchdowns. Kejon Owens leads the team in rushing yards with 1,298, while Alex Perry has a team-high 53 receptions for 816 receiving yards. Defensively, Johnny Chaney Jr. has a team-high 99 total tackles (60 of them solo), while Kenton Simmons leads the team in sacks, with 6, and Jessiah McGrew has a team-high 4 interceptions.
Florida International vs UTSA Prediction
In this Florida International vs UTSA Prediction, UTSA is coming as -6-point favorites. UTSA had a worse record than FIU, with one win less and were just 2-4 away from home this season. They are just 4-4 in their last 8 games and 4-5 against the spread in their last 9, while on the other hand, FIU is coming off four consecutive wins and have covered the spread in all four. UTSA has a better offense, while FIU has a better defense, so I expect a much closer game than the line indicates. Take FIU and get the +6 points in this one.