FIU Panthers vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Prediction, 10/18/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Sam Houston State Bearkats

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Bearkats (-4)

Total/Over-Under: 40

Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is where the Sam Houston State Bearkats (0-6) will attempt to defeat the FIU Panthers (3-4) on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Sam Houston State opens this contest as 4-point favorites. The total comes in at 40.

The FIU Panthers step onto the field holding a record of 3-4 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Panthers played the UTEP Miners and ended up losing by a score of 27-14. Keyone Jenkins went 12/24 with 216 yards passing. He had a quarterback rating of 117.3 and finished the game with 1 interception. Kejon Owens led the offense in rushing for the Panthers with 10 attempts for 82 yds (8.2 yds per attempt). The FIU Panthers rushed the ball a total of 34 times and totaled 91 yards, earning them an average of 2.7 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 64 plays which converted into 363 yards. FIU relinquished 12 completions on 18 attempts for a total of 302 yds, and a completion rate of 66.7%. Against the run, the Panthers conceded 139 yds on 43 tries, which calculates to 3.2 yds per rush allowed.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the FIU Panthers are averaging 19.7 points per contest. As a unit they average 105.1 yards rushing ranking them 119th in Division 1. The Panthers have racked up 2,336 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, FIU has amassed 5 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns via the ground. FIU has accounted for 105 first downs, and they have been flagged for 42 penalties for 374 yards. They have turned the ball over 13 times.

When talking about passing yards, the Panthers are giving up 1,731 yards which puts them in 112th in Division 1. They have allowed 247.3 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 59.5%. For the season, they are granting 445.1 yards per outing putting them at 121st in the nation. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns via the pass as well as 11 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per rushing attempt and 197.9 rushing yards per contest on the year. During the season, they have given up 1,385 yards via the running game in 7 games. The Panthers are ranked 79th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 27.0 points per game.

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The Bearkats step onto the field holding a record of 0-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Bearkats took a loss by a score of 27-13 against the New Mexico State Aggies. Keegan Shoemaker carried the ball 7 times for 42 yards, ending the contest with 6.0 yards per carry for Sam Houston State. Keegan Shoemaker (2 TDs) ended the contest with 285 yards on 32/48 through the air while his quarterback rating was 130.3. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 5.9. Sam Houston State gave up 34 run attempts for 172 yds (5.1 yards per carry). The Bearkats pass defense conceded a completion rate of 55.6%, relinquishing 286 yds on 20 for 36 through the air. The Bearkats finished the game with 367 yds on 68 plays (5.4 yds per play). Sam Houston State ended up running for 4.3 yards per tote, totaling 82 yards on 19 carries.

In terms of the points being put on the board, the Bearkats are sitting 133rd in Division 1 with an average of 11.2 points per outing. The Sam Houston State Bearkats have an average of 262.0 yards per contest, which is good for 131st in D-1. The Sam Houston State offense has racked up 296 penalty yards on 33 infractions, which is good for 93rd in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 6 interceptions while losing 1 fumbles and they have obtained 87 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Bearkats have thrown for a total of 1,156 passing yards together with holding an average of 192.7 passing yards per outing, ranking them 108th in the country. They have an average of 69.3 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 416 yards for the season.

Sam Houston State has allowed a total of 1,101 rushing yards (183.5 yards/game) in addition to 11 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 208.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 41st in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions for the season. The Bearkats defense has taken the field for 406 plays, which has them ranked 47th in D-1. The Bearkats are giving up 24.7 points per game, which puts them 64th in D-1. Overall, they have relinquished 148 total points.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Bearkats -4 and under 40 total points

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