| MATCHUP | Long Island Sharks | Florida International Golden Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-4 | 1-2 |
| Spread | +35.5 -110 | -35.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +3000 | -10000 |
| Total | Over 52.5 (-122) | Under 52.5 (102) |
| Where | Pitbull Stadium, Miami, FL | |
| When | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
FIU Golden Panthers Preview
FIU has a 1-2 record and are coming off a 16-10 road loss against Florida Atlantic. They will face New Mexico State and Jacksonville State next. Offensively, FIU averages 17.3 points per game, ranking 126th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 18.3 points per game, which is 48th. FIU averages 426 total yards per game (316.3 passing and 109.7 rushing), while allowing 256 total yards per game (73.3 rushing and 182.7 passing).
JJ Kohl leads FIU with 930 passing yards with 57.4% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. Anthony Carrie leads the team in rushing yards with 124, while Maguire Anderson has a team-high 21 receptions for 324 receiving yards. Defensively, Percy Courtney Jr. has a team-high 15 total tackles (6 of them solo), while DeeJay Holmes Jr. leads the team with 3 sacks.
Long Island University Sharks Preview
Long Island University has a 0-4 record and are coming off a 16-20 home loss against Villanova. They will face Mercyhurst and Duquesne next. Offensively, Long Island University averages 14 points per game, while defensively, they allow 37 points per game. Long Island University averages 237.3 total yards per game (124.7 passing and 112.5 rushing), while allowing 453.3 total yards per game (180 rushing and 273.3 passing).
Luca Stanzani leads Long Island University with 375 passing yards with 2 touchdowns. Ethan Greenwood leads the team in rushing yards with 140, while Josiah Brown has a team-high 7 receptions for 115 receiving yards. Defensively, Rafael Fasolino has a team-high 36 total tackles, while Rodney Mills leads the team with 2 sacks.
LIU Sharks @ Florida International Panthers Betting Trends: Week 4
Why the Florida International Panthers will win
- The favorite has won each of Florida International’s last six games.
- Florida International has covered the spread in six of its last seven games as a favorite.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Florida International’s last five games.
- Florida International has won the first quarter in five of its last six home games in September.
Why the LIU Sharks will win
- Florida International has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine games against non-FBS teams.
- Florida International has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games in Florida.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Florida International’s last six home games against non-conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Florida International Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, JJ Kohl ranks 6th amongst qualified players for sack percentage (1.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida International ranks T9th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (2.0).
- Florida International ranks T126th among FBS teams for points per game this season (17.3).
Long Island University vs FIU Prediction
In this Long Island University vs FIU Prediction, FIU is coming as -35.5 home favorites. Long Islandj has been terrible this season, having lost all of its four games, three of them against FCS teams. Their offense has been non-existent, as they have scored just 35 points in their last three games and have been allowing 37 per game this season and will face a top-50 defense in FIU, who has covered the spread in two of its three games played and scored 33 points in its only home game. Take FIU and lay the points at home.