Central Michigan Chippewas (1-0) vs. FIU Panthers (0-1)
September 7, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: FIU Panthers +6.5; Over/Under: 51.5
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In this article, we will formulate an FIU vs. Central Michigan prediction for this College Football Week 2 game on Saturday, September 7th, at FIU Stadium. Let’s take a look at a FIU Panthers vs Central Michigan Chippewas pick.
Central Michigan Dominated First Game
Central Michigan faced off against Central Connecticut in the first game and they were able to secure the 66-10 victory. At halftime, the offense had scored 42 points, and they cruised to the victory. Under center for Central Michigan is Joey Labas and he completed 18 of his 24 passes 342 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Myles Bailey finished with nine carries for 68 yards and two touchdowns.
Solomon Davis finished with four catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Evan Boyd also ran wild out wide and caught three passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. In this game, Central Michigan is going to need to get the offense out to a fast start and they are going to need to try and put on a show with the offense again. Central Michigan will meet Illinois after this one.
FIU Was Dominated in the First Game
FIU faced off against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first game and they just weren’t that competitive. FIU scored only seven points while the defense gave up 31 points and that led to the 24-point defeat. At the end of the first quarter, they were down 14-0 and they couldn’t bounce back as they were defeated.
The defense especially struggled to slow down the run, and that is going to need to be better here. Under center for FIU is Keyone Jenkins and he completed 20 of his 29 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Kejon Owens finished with six carries for 36 yards. In this game if FIU wants to find success, they are going to need to find a way to get the offense moving more. FIU will face Monmouth, LA Tech, and Liberty following this game.
FIU vs Central Michigan Prediction
Even on the road, Central Michigan is going to put on a show here. Central MIchigan’s offense put up 66 points in the first game and it’s going to be much of the same here. Joey Labas is going to have a huge game here and he’s going to be slinging the rock all over. The FIU defense is going to have no answer. The FIU offense isn’t going to be all that much better and it will be Central Michigan that is going to cruise to the victory here. Back Central Michigan against the spread.
