FIU Panthers vs Indiana Hoosiers Prediction, 8/31/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Indiana Hoosiers

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN

TV: BIG10

Odds/Point Spread: Hoosiers (-22)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Indiana Hoosiers (3-9 last year) will try to beat the FIU Panthers (4-8 last season) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024. FIU opens this game as 21.5-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 51.5.

The FIU Panthers finished the season having earned a 4-8 record. In their last matchup, the Panthers played the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and took a loss by a final of 41-28. In the running game, the Panthers gave up 74 yds on 32 tries, which is 2.3 yards per run surrendered. FIU relinquished 31 pass completions on 41 attempts for 333 yds, and a completion rate of 75.6%. In all, they ran 70 plays which converted into 301 yards. The FIU Panthers ended up running the ball 21 different times and amassed 52 yards, which had them averaging 2.5 yards per tote.

The Panthers racked up 3,835 total yards for last year. FIU compiled 12 passing touchdowns and 17 touchdowns via the ground. They surrendered the football 22 different times. FIU accumulated 185 1st downs, and they were flagged for 70 infractions for 607 yards. As a team they maintained an average of 90.3 yards rushing, ranking them 126th in college football. Concerning scoring points, the FIU Panthers were sitting at 20.1 points per game.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Panthers conceded 2,950 yds which had them ranked 84th in the nation. In their 12 games played, they surrendered 245.8 yards per outing via the pass and surrendering a completion percentage of 62.0%. They surrendered 436.7 yards per game which ranked them 122nd in D-1. They granted 26 touchdowns through the air and 17 touchdowns on the ground. They allowed teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 190.8 rushing yards per game over the course of last season. During the season, they conceded 2,290 rushing yards through 12 games. The Panthers were ranked 110th in D-1 regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 31.8 points per contest.

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The Hoosiers wrapped up their year holding a 3-9 mark. The last time they took the field, the Hoosiers went home defeated by a final of 35-31 when they faced the Purdue Boilermakers. Indiana rushed for 3.9 yds per attempt, totaling 133 yards on 34 attempts. The Hoosiers finished the contest with a total of 359 yards and they ran 65 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Hoosiers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 61.8%, relinquishing 275 yds on 21 out of 34 passing. Indiana conceded 47 rushing attempts for 178 yards (3.8 yds per carry).

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Hoosiers were ranked 105th in Division 1 with a maintained average of 22.2 points per game. The Indiana Hoosiers averaged 332.8 yards/contest, which ranked them 101st in the country. The Indiana offense racked up 607 penalty yards on 65 violations, which had them ranked 101st in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They threw 10 picks while allowing opponents to recover 8 fumbles and they obtained 238 first downs. Last year, the Hoosiers had a total of 2,554 yards through the air as well as an average of 212.8 passing yards per contest, which was ranked 84th in the nation. They averaged 120.1 rushing yards per game and rushed for 1,441 yards overall.

The Hoosiers gave up 29.9 points per game, ranking them 101st in the country. Indiana allowed a total of 1,876 yards on the ground (156.3 yards per outing) and 18 touchdowns by way of the ground game last year. Last season, they relinquished 359 points in total. They allowed the opposition 25 touchdowns through the air in addition to 237.8 yards per game, ranking them 88th in college football. The Hoosiers defense was on the field for 814 plays, which was good for 49th in the nation. They had 4 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions in the previous season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Panthers +21.5

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