Florida International vs Jacksonville State Prediction 10/13/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a FIU vs Jacksonville State Prediction for this College Football Week 7 matchup on Tuesday, October 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Preview

Jacksonville State has a 4-2 record and a 2-0 record in CUSA. They are coming off a 27-26 road win against Kennesaw State and will face New Mexico State and Sam Houston next.

Offensively, Jacksonville State averages 27.3 points per game, ranking 82nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 22.5 points per game, which is 62nd. Jacksonville State averages 391.2 total yards per game (244.8 passing and 146.3 rushing), while allowing 336.3 total yards per game (161.8 rushing and 174.5 passing).

Caden Creel leads Jacksonville State with 1,423 passing yards with 66.5% completed passes and 10 touchdowns and a team-high 405 rushing yards, while Deondre Johnson has a team-high 338 receiving yards and 18 receptions. Defensively, Caleb Nix has a team-high 35 total tackles (19 of them solo), while Quay Hood and Tae Floyd are tied for the team lead with 2 sacks each.

Florida International Panthers Preview

Florida International has a 3-2 record and a 1-0 record in CUSA. They are coming off a 22-3 home win against New Mexico State and will face Middle Tennessee and Liberty next.

Offensively, Florida International averages 18.8 points per game, ranking 121st in the nation, while defensively, they allow 12.2 points per game, which is 6th. Florida International averages 378.4 total yards per game (259.2 passing and 119.2 rushing), while allowing 241.8 total yards per game (85.4 rushing and 156.4 passing).

J.J. Kohl leads Florida International with 1,180 passing yards with 57.1% completed passes and 5 touchdowns. Anthony Carrie leads the team in rushing yards with 232, while Maguire Anderson has a team-high 401 receiving yards and 25 receptions. Defensively, DeAndre Boykins has a team-high 29 total tackles (17 of them solo), while DeeJay Holmes Jr. leads the team with 5 sacks.

Florida International Panthers @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Trends: Week 7

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, Jamill Williams/Ajay Allen/Brock Glenn/Kam Davis/Makai Jackson lead the Conference USA for touchdowns (5) this season.

Florida International Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, DeeJay Holmes Jr. is one of only five players to record at least one sack in five consecutive appearances this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jacksonville State has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
• Jacksonville State ranks T12th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (2.2).
• Florida International ranks 3rd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (67).
• Florida International ranks 4th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (241.8).

FIU vs Jacksonville State Prediction

In this FIU vs Jacksonville State prediction, Jacksonville State is coming as -3 home favorites. Both teams have been in good shape, as they are 4-1 and 3-1 in their last 5 and 4 games respectively and FIU has the 6th-best defense in the entire country and its last three games have gone under the total. Jacksonville State has also been above average defensively and its best defensive effort has been at home. The previous meeting between those two teams was also a low-scoring one, so take the under 43 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 43