Game: FIU Panthers vs. UTEP Miners

Date: Wednesday October 16, 2024

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point spread: Miners (+6.0)

Total/top-bottom: 49

The FIU Panthers (2-4) are on their way to Sun Bowl on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, where they will take on the UTEP Miners (0-6). FIU opens as a 6.0-point favorite by Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 49.

The FIU Panthers come into this game with a 2-4 record on the year. The last time they took the field, the Panthers played the Liberty Flames and ultimately lost by a score of 31-24. On the ground, the Panthers gave up 281 yards on 50 attempts, which is an average of 5.6 yards per run. FIU gave up 9 pass completions on 16 attempts for a total of 125 yds, and a 56.3% completion rate. When the final whistle blew, they ran 63 plays for a total of 344 yards. The FIU Panthers ran the football 34 different times and recorded 99 yards, which is an average of 2.9 yards per carry.

In terms of getting to the end zone, the FIU Panthers are sitting at 27.0 points per outing. As a team, they maintain a 104.0 yard rushing average, which ranks them 119th in D-1. The Panthers have totaled 1,982 yards this year. In terms of scoring, FIU has totaled 9 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns through the ground. As a team, FIU has collected 110 first downs and committed 31 penalties for 272 yards. They turned the ball over 11 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Panthers are giving up 1,235 yards, which ranks them 57th in the country. They have given up 205.8 yards per game through the air, along with a 61.1% completion percentage. For the season, they have surrendered 407.7 yards per outing, which ranks 107th in D-1. They have given up 5 touchdowns through the pass, as well as 17 touchdowns with the ball. Opposing teams averaged 4.9 yards rushing per carry and 201.8 rushing yards per game during the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,211 yards through the running game in 6 games. The Panthers rank 96th in D-1 in opponent scoring, allowing 28.5 points per game.

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The Miners take the field with an 0-6 record for the season. When they last stepped on the court, the Miners suffered a defeat by a final score of 44-17 when they faced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Miners finished the game with a total of 330 yards on 65 plays (5.1 yards per play). UTEP ultimately ran for 3.7 yards per carry and finished with 152 yards on 41 attempts. UTEP allowed 42 run attempts for 218 yards (5.2 yards per carry). The Miners secondary gave up a completion percentage of 66.7% and gave up 264 yards on 18 of 27 passing.

As for how much they score, the Miners are 129th in D-1 with an average of 16.0 PPG. The UTEP Miners are averaging 323.3 yards per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. The UTEP offense has racked up 374 yards of penalties on 41 fouls, ranking them 51st in the nation in hurting your team. They’ve thrown 8 picks while giving up 3 fumbles and have recorded 95 1st downs. On the season to date, the Miners have racked up 1,350 passing yards and an average of 225.0 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 76th in the nation. They are averaging 98.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 590 yards this season.

UTEP has given up 1,405 total rushing yards (234.2 yards per game) so far this season, along with 15 touchdowns via rushing. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air, as well as 207.8 yards/out, which ranks them 55th in D-1. Their defense has yielded a total of four fumbles and two interceptions this season. The Miners defense has taken the field for 426 plays, which ranks them 107th in D-1. The Miners allow 34.5 points per game, which ranks 120th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have scored a total of 207 points.

Who will win tonight’s Panthers/Miners college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit’s Choice: Take the Miners +6.0

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