FIU Panthers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, 11/18/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Arkansas Razorbacks

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023

Location: Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Razorbacks (-32)

Total/Over-Under: 52

Razorback Stadium is the site where the Arkansas Razorbacks (3-7) will take on the FIU Panthers (4-6) on Saturday, November 18, 2023. FIU is 32-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is set at 52.

The FIU Panthers head into this matchup 4-6 for this year. In their last matchup, the Panthers took the field against the MTSU Blue Raiders and took a loss by a score of 40-6. Keyone Jenkins connected on 22/35 with 226 yds through the air. He had a quarterback rate of 117.1 and ended the contest without throwing a pick. Shomari Lawrence was the leader on the ground for the Panthers with 12 attempts for 31 yds (2.6 yds per attempt). At the end of the game, they ran 75 plays which gave them a total of 277 yds. The FIU Panthers ran the ball 36 times and had 47 yards, earning them an average of 1.3 yards per carry. On the ground, the Panthers gave up 139 yards on 36 tries, which is 3.9 yards per rush surrendered. FIU gave up 20 completions on 27 tries for a total of 288 yds, and a completion percentage of 74.1%.

The Panthers have attained 3,193 yards in total this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, FIU has totaled 7 passing touchdowns and 16 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 16 different times. FIU has accumulated 155 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 62 infractions for 551 yds. As a unit they're holding an average of 95.5 yards on the ground ranking them 124th in college football. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the FIU Panthers have an average of 19.3 points per outing.

The Panthers rank 102nd in the country regarding team defense, allowing 29.7 PPG. They are allowing an average of 4.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 189.3 yards on the ground per contest for the season. For the year, they have conceded 1,893 yards via the ground game in 10 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Panthers have conceded 2,430 yards which ranks them 96th in Division 1. They have surrendered 243.0 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 60.8%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 432.3 yards per game which puts them 119th in Division 1. They have given up 18 touchdowns by air as well as 16 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Razorbacks step onto the field holding a record of 3-7 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Razorbacks took a defeat with a final score of 48-10 against the Auburn Tigers. K.J. Jefferson walked away from the game with 116 yards on 10/16 passing while his quarterback rate was 123.4. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.3. Jacolby Criswell ran the ball 6 times for 64 yds, walking away from the contest with 10.7 yards per carry for Arkansas. Arkansas rushed the football for 3.8 yards per tote, finishing the game with 120 yards on 32 carries. The Razorbacks finished the game with 255 yards and they ran 52 plays (4.9 yards per play). The Razorbacks secondary conceded a completion percentage of 57.1%, relinquishing 163 yards on 12 out of 21 through the air. Arkansas conceded 55 rushing attempts for 354 yards (6.4 yds per rush).

The Arkansas Razorbacks hold an average of 318.3 yards/game, ranking them 114th in D-1. The Arkansas offense has accrued 537 yds of penalties on 63 violations, which is 47th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They average 121.8 run yards per game and have run for 1,218 yards overall. They have thrown 8 picks while losing 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 171 first downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Razorbacks are ranked 74th in college football averaging 26.1 points per game. For the year thus far, the Razorbacks have compiled 1,965 yards through the air as well as an average of 196.5 passing yards per outing, ranking them 101st in college football.

The Razorbacks are surrendering 26.7 points per game, which has them sitting 71st in D-1. Arkansas has yielded a total of 1,519 yards on the ground (151.9 yards per outing) and 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. Overall, they have allowed 267 total points. They have conceded 19 touchdowns via the pass as well as 205.6 yards per game, which has them in 38th in Division 1. The Razorbacks defense has been on the field for 632 plays, which has them ranked 30th in the nation. Their defense has totaled 5 fumbles and 10 interceptions on the season.

Who will win tonight's Panthers/Razorbacks college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Panthers +32

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