FIU Panthers vs Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction, 11/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Sam Houston Bearkats

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bearkats (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Sam Houston Bearkats (2-9) will try to beat the FIU Panthers (6-5) at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Sam Houston opens this contest as 10.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 52.

The FIU Panthers step onto the field holding a record of 6-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Panthers played the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and walked away with a win by a score of 27-21. Against the run, the Panthers conceded 251 yards on 46 attempts, which averages out to 5.5 yds per rush allowed. FIU gave up 17 pass completions on 31 attempts for 198 yards, and a completion rate of 54.8%. In all, they ran 69 plays which gave them 398 yds. The FIU Panthers ended up running the ball 41 times and totaled 202 yds, which earned them an average of 4.9 yds per carry.

The Panthers currently have 4,312 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, FIU has earned 15 passing touchdowns and 22 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 18 different times. FIU has recorded 222 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 76 penalties for 659 yards. Offensively they have an average of 179.9 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 40th in D-1. Regarding putting points on the board, the FIU Panthers hold an average of 26.8 PPG.

The Panthers sit in 98th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 28.8 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 156.3 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. During the season, they have conceded 1,719 yards via the ground game in 11 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Panthers have given up 2,791 yards which has them ranked 119th in the country. They are conceding 253.7 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 62.0%. In total, they have allowed 410.0 yards per outing which puts them 110th in the nation. They have conceded 22 touchdowns by air and 15 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Bearkats head into this game 2-9 this year. For their last game, the Bearkats went home defeated by a final of 31-17 against the MTSU Blue Raiders. Sam Houston ended up running for 3.3 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 79 yds on 24 carries. The Bearkats finished the game with a total of 360 yds and they ran 65 plays (5.5 yds per play). The Bearkats pass defense gave up a completion rate of 61.8%, relinquishing 268 yds on 21 out of 34 through the air. Sam Houston gave up 32 attempts on the ground for 192 yards (6.0 yds per carry).

In terms of the points being put on the board, the Bearkats currently sit 127th in the nation scoring 17.9 points per game. The Sam Houston Bearkats have an average of 312.2 yards/contest, ranking them 121st in Division 1. The Sam Houston offense has accrued 646 penalty yards on 70 violations, which is 54th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 8 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 182 first downs. For the year thus far, the Bearkats have compiled 2,046 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 186.0 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 108th in Division 1. They hold an average of 126.2 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,388 yards for the year.

Sam Houston has given up a total of 2,188 yards on the ground (198.9 yards per contest) and 29 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. They have allowed 17 touchdowns through the air as well as 274.5 yards per contest, which has them ranked 133rd in college football. This season, they have given up 398 points. Their defense has compiled 10 fumbles and 7 interceptions over the course of the season. The Bearkats defense has taken the field for 768 plays, which is good for 108th in the country. The Bearkats are relinquishing 36.2 PPG, which has them 132nd in D-1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Panthers -10.0

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