FIU Panthers vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 11/11/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (-11)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The MTSU Blue Raiders (2-7) will try to beat the FIU Panthers (4-5) at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday, November 11, 2023. MTSU is 11-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 50.5.

The FIU Panthers head into this matchup 4-5 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Panthers played against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and took a loss by a score of 41-16. Grayson James finished 12/20 with 200 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 160.5 and finished the game without throwing an interception. Shomari Lawrence was the rushing leader for the Panthers with 16 totes for 56 yards (3.5 yds per attempt). For the game, they ran 68 plays which totaled 249 yds. The FIU Panthers rushed the ball a total of 40 times and totaled 31 yards, which earned them an average of 0.8 yards per tote. On the ground, the Panthers conceded 265 yards on 55 tries, which is 4.8 yards per run allowed. FIU relinquished 9 pass completions on 19 attempts for 105 yds, and a completion percentage of 47.4%.

Regarding scoring points, the FIU Panthers are sitting at 20.8 PPG. Offensively they average 100.9 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 120th in Division 1. The Panthers have attained 2,916 yards in total for this campaign. When it comes to scoring, FIU has amassed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 16 rushing touchdowns. FIU has compiled 138 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 56 infractions for 496 yds. They have surrendered the football 15 different times.

The Panthers are ranked 94th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 28.6 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.8 yards per rush and 194.9 rushing yards per game for the season. Overall, they have conceded 1,754 yards on the ground through 9 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Panthers have given up 2,142 yds which has them ranked 88th in the country. They have yielded 238.0 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 59.6%. For the year, they are conceding 432.9 yards per game putting them 119th in Division 1. They have relinquished 14 touchdowns by air and 16 touchdowns on the ground.

Get all of our College Football Picks

The Blue Raiders head into this matchup 2-7 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Blue Raiders took a defeat with a final score of 13-7 when they faced the New Mexico State Aggies. Nicholas Vattiato carried the rock 18 times for 96 yds, ending the game with 5.3 yards per carry for MTSU. Nicholas Vattiato (1 touchdown) ended the contest with 178 yds on 20/36 passing while his quarterback rating was 100.7. He threw 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 4.9. MTSU allowed 37 run attempts for 182 yds (4.9 yards per rush). The Blue Raiders passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 51.6%, surrendering 220 yds on 16 out of 31 passing. The Blue Raiders ended up finishing with 346 yards while running 67 plays (5.2 yds per play). MTSU ran for 5.4 yards per carry, totaling 168 yds on 31 carries.

The MTSU Blue Raiders have an average of 388.6 yards per game, ranking them 66th in Division 1. The MTSU offense has totaled 541 penalty yards on 65 infractions, which has them sitting 18th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 123.4 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,111 yards for the year. They have tossed 9 picks while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have tallied 176 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Blue Raiders are 104th in the nation maintaining an average of 21.9 PPG. Over the course of the season to this point, the Blue Raiders have thrown for a total of 2,386 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 265.1 passing yards per outing, which ranks 40th in college football.

The Blue Raiders are surrendering 30.9 points per game, ranking them 107th in the country. MTSU has allowed a total of 1,532 yards on the ground (170.2 yards per outing) and 18 touchdowns rushing so far this year. This season, they have relinquished 278 total points. They have allowed 17 touchdowns through the air in addition to 244.6 yards/game, which puts them in 101st in Division 1. The Blue Raiders defense has been on the field for 641 plays, ranking them 108th in the nation. Their defense has compiled 4 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Panthers +11

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here