In this article we will formulate an FIU vs Jacksonville State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 22nd at Pitbull Stadium in Miami, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
FIU Panthers Betting Preview
The FIU Panthers are 5-5 (3-3) this season after they defeated Liberty in overtime by a score of 34-27 in their last game. FIU trailed 21-17 at halftime, but they were able to force overtime, where they got the win. The Panthers were out gained by a total of 378-375, went 8-16 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Joe Pesansky went 24-34 for 206 yards and two touchdowns, while Kejon Owens rushed 18 times for 84 yards and one score. Alex Perry led the receivers with eight catches for 88 yards and one touchdown in the win. The FIU defense recorded three sacks and three tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, FIU defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 56-30, but lost to Missouri State by a score of 28-21 before that. The Panthers have won two games in a row and they are currently tied for fourth in the CUSA standings. FIU has scored 26.8 points per game with 213.7 passing yards and 177.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.6 points against per game this season. Joe Pesansky has thrown for 723 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Kejon Owens has rushed for 1,039 yards and 10 scores on 169 carries this season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 7-3 (6-0) this year after they defeated Kennesaw State by a score of 35-26 last week. Jacksonville State led 22-10 at halftime and they were able to stop Kennesaw State’s comeback attempt in the second half for the win. The Gamecocks were out gained by a total of 579-451, went 4-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-0 in the game. Caden Creel went 8-13 for 137 yards, while Cam Cook rushed 27 times for 132 yards and one score. Deondre Johnson led the receivers with two catches for 112 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Jax State defense recorded two sacks and five tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Jacksonville State defeated UTEP by a score of 30-27 and Middle Tennessee by a score of 24-21. The Gamecocks have won five games in a row and they are currently first in the CUSA standings. Jacksonville State has scored 30.4 points per game with 157.9 passing yards and 260.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.0 points against per game this season. Caden Creel has thrown for 843 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Cam Cook has rushed 227 times for 1,313 yards and 13 scores this year.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Jacksonville State has won 14 of its last 15 games against conference opponents.
- Florida International has lost 16 of its last 19 games in November.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games after coming off overtime.
- Jacksonville State has covered the spread in three of its last four games.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Florida International’s last seven games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Jacksonville State’s last seven games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida International ranks 118th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (17.0).
- Florida International ranks 116th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (259.3).
- Jacksonville State ranks 5th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (260.2).
- Jacksonville State ranks 125th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (9.1).
FIU vs Jacksonville State Prediction
Jacksonville State comes into this matchup undefeated in conference play and they have scored at least 29 points in four of their last five games. The Gamecocks have allowed at least 25 points in four of their last five, but their offense has been great. FIU has won two games in a row and they have scored 34 and 56 points in those wins. The Panthers have allowed at least 27 points in four straight games and I don’t see how they will stop this Jacksonville State rushing attack. Take Jacksonville State to win here.
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