UTEP vs FIU Prediction 10-16-24 College Football Picks
FIU Panthers (2-4) vs. UTEP Miners (0-6)
October 16, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: UTEP Miners +5 Over/Under: +49
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In this article, we will formulate a UTEP vs FIU Prediction for this College Football Week 8 game on Saturday, October 12th, at the Sun Bowl. Let’s take a look at a UTEP Mines vs FIU Panthers pick.
FIU Fell Short Again
FIU in the last game faced off against Liberty and they were sure competitive but they ended up losing to Liberty 31-24 in overtime. FIU scored 14 points in the 4th quarter to force overtime, but it wasn’t enough, as they still came up short. The most impressive part of the game was the defense allowing Kaidon Slater to only throw for 125 yards and he didn’t throw a touchdown. Keyone Jenkins had a huge game, completing 19 of his 29 passes for 245 yards, one interception, and zero touchdowns. Running back Kejon Owens finished with 15 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown.
FIU on the season is averaging 27 points while their defense is giving up 28.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 80th in the league while the defense is ranked 95th. They have a red zone efficiency of 80 percent which is 94th in the league. UTEP will take on Sam Houston and New Mexico State after this one.
UTEP Still Looking for First Win
UTEP has had an awful start to the season, and they come into this game with a 0-6 record. Last Thursday, UTEP faced off against Western Kentucky and the defense really struggled, giving up 44 points and that led to the defeat. Cade McConnell only threw the ball seven times and he completed three of them for 96 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The real bright spot was the running game, and Enzell Jolly finished the game with 27 carries for 119 yards. He didn’t find the end zone but if he can continue to run wild, this team can find a whole lot of success.
UTEP on the season is averaging 16 points while their defense is giving up 34.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 129th in the league while the pitching is ranked 120th. In this game, UTEP needs the offense to get out to a fast start to really try to put the pressure on.
UTEP vs FIU Prediction
What FIU did in the last game really gives me some hope, and they are going to find success in this game. FIU is going to get the offense out to a fast start, and UTEP’s offense is going to struggle to move the ball again here. Look for UTEP to struggle to get even to the 10-point mark here. I don’t care who starts under center for them, they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Back FIU against the spread here.