Florida International Golden Panthers (3-2) vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-2)
October 13, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -2.5 / Florida International Golden Panthers 2.5; Over/Under: 43.5
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The FIU Panthers and Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet Tuesday in week 7 college football action at Stanford Stadium. Here’s a Jacksonville State vs. FIU Prediction. This article will include a Jacksonville State vs. FIU Pick.
FIU Panthers Betting Preview
The FIU Panthers beat LIU and New Mexico State and play Middle Tennessee next. The Florida International Panthers have won 3 of their last 4 games. JJ Kohl is completing 57.1 percent of his passes for 1,180 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Maguire Anderson and Jojo Stone have combined for 584 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Tyson Carter has 9 receptions.
The Florida International Panthers’ ground game is averaging 119.2 yards per contest, and Anthony Carrie leads the way with 232 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, FIU is allowing 12.2 points and 241.8 yards per game. DeAndre Boykins leads the Florida International Panthers with 29 tackles, DeeJay Holmes Jr. has 5 sacks, and Wesley Miller has 1 interception.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat Kennesaw State and Middle Tennessee, and they play New Mexico State next. Jacksonville State has won 11 of its last 15 games. Caden Creel is completing 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,423 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Jamill Williams and Deondre Johnson have combined for 584 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Luke Gilbert has 10 receptions.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks’ ground game is averaging 146.3 yards per contest, and Caden Creel leads the way with 405 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Jacksonville State is allowing 22.5 points and 336.3 yards per game. Caleb Nix leads the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with 35 tackles, Tae Floyd has 2 sacks, and Rob Billings IV has 1 interception.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Caden Creel ranks 1st in Conference USA in passing yards (1423) 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 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).
Jacksonville State vs FIU Prediction
Jacksonville State is probably the more talented team and is a program that’s used to winning, so it should be favored at home. However, Jacksonville State can be hit or miss offensively and nearly just lost to Kennesaw State. FIU has issues scoring as well, but its defense is one of the best in the country and has allowed a combined 6 points in its last two games. FIU has allowed 20 or fewer points in each of its last five games. This is a winnable game for the Panthers with a defense that travels. Give me FIU and the points.
