Jacksonville State (5-3) vs. FIU (3-6)
Game info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM (AmFirst Stadium)
Betting Odds: Jacksonville State -13.5 / FIU +13.5 — Over/Under: 58.5 Click here for the latest odds
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The FIU Panthers and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet Wednesday night in Week 12 college football action from AmFirst Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here is a prediction of FIU vs. Jacksonville State.
FIU summary
The FIU Panthers come into this one looking to build on a 34-13 win over New Mexico State last time out. After this game, FIU will hit the road to take on Kennesaw State.
FIU is trying to save its bowl eligibility
Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 1,776 yards, 14 TDs and 7 interceptions on 61.5% passing, while Kejon Owens has 356 rushing yards and 5 TDs and Lexington Joseph has 270 rushing yards with 2 TDs. Eric Rivers leads FIU’s receiving group with 43 grabs for 876 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Dean Patterson has 35 receptions for 400 yards and 4 touchdowns. On defense, Travion Barnes has a team-high 109 tackles and 3 sacks, while Keegan Davis has a team-high 3.5 sacks. As a unit, FIU’s defense has totaled 13 sacks and nine interceptions so far this season.
Why the Florida International Panthers will win
- Florida International has covered the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog against non-AP ranked teams.
Jacksonville State Summary
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game looking to add to their 44-37 win over LA Tech last time out. After this game, Jacksonville State heads home for a huge game against Sam Houston on Senior Day.
Gamecocks want to stay in CUSA title game hunt
Tyler Huff has thrown for 1,701 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions with a passing grade of 61.7%, while also recording 826 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. Tre Stewart has a team-high 1,083 rushing yards with 17. Cam Vaughn leads the Gamecocks with 32 receptions for 517 yards and 3 TDs, while Michael Pettway has 341 receiving yards and 3 TDs. On defense, Antonio Carter has 74 total tackles, while Reginald Hughes and J-Rock Swain each have a team-high 3.5 sacks this season. Zechariah Poyser and Geimere Latimer also have three interceptions on the year. As a unit, Jacksonville State has combined for 16 sacks and 11 interceptions this season.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Florida International has lost each of its last fourteen matches in November.
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last six games.
- Jacksonville State has covered the spread in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its final games Nov. 14 as an underdog against non-AP ranked teams.
FIU vs. jacksonville state forecast
I’m here in Jacksonville State. I give FIU credit for being competitive on the road this season, but the fact remains that the Panthers can’t stop the run, which Jacksonville State does as well as almost anyone in the country. FIU has had its moments, but I think this is a Jax State spot. Give me the Gamecocks.
The selection in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a consensus of the PickDawgz site.
