FIU Panthers vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The FIU Panthers (3-5) are traveling to Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 2025 where they will play the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-7). FIU opens this matchup as 1.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 52.5.

The FIU Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 3-5 for this season. In their last matchup, the Panthers took on the Missouri State Bears and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 28-21. The FIU Panthers ended up running the ball 35 times and amassed 115 yards, which earned them an average of 3.3 yards per carry. In all, they ran 71 plays which gave them 346 yards. FIU allowed 16 pass completions on 27 attempts for a total of 163 yards, and a completion rate of 59.3%. On the ground, the Panthers conceded 206 yds on 37 tries, which is an average of 5.6 yards per run allowed.

The Panthers have earned 3,138 total yards this season. With reference to scoring, FIU has totaled 7 touchdowns through the air and 15 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 13 different times. FIU has a total of 158 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 56 penalties for 480 yards. Offensively they're averaging 183.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 44th in D-1. Concerning getting in the endzone, the FIU Panthers are sitting at 22.3 points per game.

The Panthers rank 106th in Division 1 regarding team defense, conceding 29.9 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.0 yards per rush on the ground and 159.4 yards on the ground per game so far this year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 1,275 yards on the ground through 8 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Panthers are allowing 2,044 yards which puts them in 100th in college football. They have relinquished 255.5 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 63.9%. In total, they are granting 414.9 yards per game putting them 112th in the country. They have yielded 15 touchdowns through the air in addition to 12 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Blue Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 1-7 for this season. In their last game, the Blue Raiders took a loss by a final score of 24-21 against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Blue Raiders finished the contest with a total of 319 yds and they ran 67 plays (4.8 yards per play). MTSU rushed for 3.8 yards per attempt, finishing with 84 yards on 22 carries. MTSU allowed 49 running attempts for 141 yds (2.9 yds per carry). The Blue Raiders pass defense allowed a completion rate of 71.4%, relinquishing 215 yds on 15 out of 21 passing.

When it comes to how much they score, the Blue Raiders are sitting 123rd in the country holding an average of 18.9 points per outing. The MTSU Blue Raiders average 329.4 yards per game, which has them sitting 111th in Division 1. The MTSU offense has accrued 480 penalty yds on 53 violations, which ranks them 67th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 6 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 152 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Blue Raiders currently have a total of 1,951 passing yards as well as an average of 243.9 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 56th in Division 1. They have an average of 85.5 run yards per game and have rushed for 684 yards for the year.

MTSU has conceded a total of 1,140 rushing yards (142.5 yards/game) as well as 9 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have allowed 20 touchdowns from the passing game and 231.8 yards per game, which puts them in 87th in D-1. In total, they have given up 232 points. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles recovered and 4 picks so far this season. The Blue Raiders defense has participated in 530 plays, which ranks them 35th in the nation. The Blue Raiders are giving up 29.0 points per game, which has them sitting 96th in Division 1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +1.0

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