Florida International vs Liberty Prediction 10/31/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The FIU Panthers and the Liberty Flames meet in week 9 college football action from Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. 

FIU Panthers vs. Liberty Flames Prediction

I’m leaning towards Liberty here. I like this FIU team a lot, but I much prefer backing the Panthers at home compared to out on the road, and a lot of FIU’s success as of late has come as a result of using their top-notch defense to stifle some of the weaker teams in C-USA, something Liberty is not. The Flames are the cream of the crop in this conference and have taken no prisoners up to this point in the year to where I think that Liberty keeps it going here against an FIU team that’s just out of their element in this matchup. Give me Liberty in another home butt whooping.

FIU Panthers Recap

The FIU Panthers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 26-23 loss at the hands of Middle Tennessee last time out to sit at 3-4 this season. After this game, FIU will head home for a game against Missouri State.

Panthers Lose Two In A Row

JJ Kohl has thrown for 1,637 yards, 10 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on 57.7% passing while Devonte Lyons leads Florida International in rushing with 383 yards and a touchdown. Anthony Carrie sits behind Lyons on the ground with 258 yards and a touchdown. Maguire Anderson leads the Panthers in receiving with 568 yards and 36 catches along with 4 touchdowns, while JoJo Stone trails with 185 yards and 14 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, DeAndre Boykins has a team-high 37 tackles while Florida International’s defense as a whole has combined for 14 sacks and 5 interceptions.

Why the Florida International Panthers will win

• The road team has won three of Liberty’s last four games.
• Liberty has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven October games as a home favorite.
• Florida International has covered the spread in each of its last three games in Virginia.
• Florida International has won the first quarter in three of its last four games.

Liberty Flames Recap

The Liberty Flames come into this game looking to add on to their 34-6 win over Kennesaw State last time out to sit at 6-1 so far this season. After this game, Liberty will head on the road for a matchup against New Mexico State.

Flames Win 6 In A Row

Deshawn Purdie has thrown for 1,226 yards, 9 touchdowns and zero interceptions on 60.2% passing while Kam Davis leads Liberty in rushing with 583 yards and 5 touchdowns. Peyton Jones sits behind Davis on the ground with 306 yards and a touchdown. Makai Jackson leads the Flames in receiving with 540 yards and 23 catches along with 5 touchdowns, while Jamari Person trails with 238 yards and 16 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Derrell Farrar has a team-high 39 tackles while Liberty’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and 1 interception.

Why the Liberty Flames will win

• Liberty has won each of its last six games.
• Florida International has lost five of its last six road games in October.
• The favorite has covered the spread in seven of Liberty’s last eight games.
• Florida International has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
• The home team has won the first quarter in each of Florida International’s last seven games.
• Liberty has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against conference opponents.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Liberty -14