North Texas Mean Green vs FIU Panthers Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: North Texas Mean Green vs FIU Panthers

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+14)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The FIU Panthers (1-1) are hosting the North Texas Mean Green (0-1) at Riccardo Silva Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023. FIU opens as 14-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 53.

The North Texas Mean Green head into this matchup 0-1 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Mean Green faced the California Golden Bears and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 58-21. Stone Earle went 12/19 with 174 yards through the air and 3 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 171.1 and finished the game with 2 interceptions. Isaiah Johnson was the rushing leader for the Mean Green with 6 totes for 34 yds (5.7 yds per attempt). The North Texas Mean Green rushed the ball a total of 27 different times and recorded 41 yds, which earned them an average of 1.5 yards per attempt. In all, they had 53 plays for 225 yards. North Texas conceded 27 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 312 yards, and a completion percentage of 69.2%. In the running game, the Mean Green gave up 357 yards on 56 attempts, which is an average of 6.4 yards per run allowed.

Concerning scoring, the North Texas Mean Green are sitting at 21.0 points per outing. As a team they maintain an average of 41.0 yards on the ground ranking them 124th in college football. The Mean Green have tallied 225 total yards this season. With reference to getting in the endzone, North Texas has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and no touchdowns on the ground. North Texas has earned 9 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 2 infractions for 20 yards. They have turned the football over 3 different times.

Concerning passing yards, the Mean Green have given up 312 yards which ranks them 102nd in D-1. They are conceding 312.0 yards per outing through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 69.2%. For the season, they have relinquished 669.0 yards per contest putting them at 130th in the nation. They have relinquished 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 6 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 6.4 yards per rush and 357.0 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 357 yards via the ground game in 1 contest. The Mean Green are ranked 129th in the nation concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 58.0 PPG.

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The Panthers come into this game with a record of 1-1 this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Panthers got the win with a final of 14-12 against the Maine Black Bears. Shomari Lawrence carried the rock 7 times for 26 yards, ending the contest with 3.7 yards per attempt for FIU. Keyone Jenkins (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 292 yards on 15/30 passing while his quarterback rate was 147.1. He threw 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 9.7. FIU gave up 41 running attempts for 165 yards (4.0 yards per rush). The Panthers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 47.7%, relinquishing 213 yards on 21 for 44 through the air. The Panthers finished the game with 305 yds and they ran 54 plays (5.6 yds per play). FIU rushed for 0.5 yards per carry, totaling 13 yds on 24 attempts.

The FIU Panthers maintain an average of 243.5 yards per contest, which is good for 117th in D-1. The FIU offense has compiled 129 yards of penalties on 13 violations, which has them ranked 7th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 2 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 21 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Panthers rank 106th in the country holding an average of 15.5 PPG.

The Panthers are surrendering 17.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 54th in the country. FIU has allowed a total of 279 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns via the rush on the season. In total, they have surrendered 34 points in total. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 273.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 100th in the nation. The Panthers defense has been on the field for 168 plays, which has them ranked 131st in college football. Their defense has earned 2 fumbles and 1 interception for the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Mean Green -14

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