FIU Panthers vs Delaware Blue Hens Prediction, 11/14/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Delaware Blue Hens

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: Delaware Stadium in Newark, DE

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Hens (-6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Delaware Blue Hens (4-5) will try to beat the FIU Panthers (4-5) at Delaware Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026. FIU opens this game as 6-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 53.5.

The FIU Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 4-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Panthers faced the Missouri State Bears and notched a win by a score of 23-20. In all, they ran 71 plays which gave them a total of 494 yards. The FIU Panthers ran the ball a total of 42 different times and accumulated 260 yards, which had them averaging 6.2 yds per attempt. On the ground, the Panthers gave up 77 yds on 33 tries, which calculates to 2.3 yards per rush surrendered. FIU conceded 19 completions on 36 tries for a total of 231 yards, and a completion rate of 52.8%.

Regarding putting points on the board, the FIU Panthers hold an average of 19.3 PPG. As a team they're maintaining an average of 131.3 yards on the ground ranking them 101st in college football. The Panthers have earned 3,347 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, FIU has amassed 12 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. FIU has tallied 167 first downs, and they have been called for 69 infractions for 580 yds. They have surrendered the ball 13 different times.

The Panthers rank 35th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, conceding 20.3 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.6 yards per rush and 118.9 rushing yards per contest for the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,070 running yards through 9 games. When talking about passing yardage, the Panthers have conceded 1,673 yds which has them ranked 26th in D-1. They have conceded 185.9 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 57.8%. For the year, they are surrendering 304.8 yards/outing putting them at 23rd in D-1. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 10 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Blue Hens come into this matchup with a record of 4-5 for this year. When they last played, the Blue Hens went home defeated by a final of 42-40 when they faced the Kennesaw State Owls. Delaware rushed the football for 2.7 yards per carry, finishing with 85 yds on 31 attempts. The Blue Hens finished the game with a total of 493 yards on 85 plays (5.8 yards per play). The Blue Hens passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 53.3%, surrendering 309 yards on 24 for 45 through the air. Delaware allowed 31 attempts on the ground for 137 yards (4.4 yds per carry).

In relation to their ability to score points, the Blue Hens are sitting 52nd in college football maintaining an average of 30.3 points per contest. The Delaware Blue Hens hold an average of 406.6 yards per outing, which has them sitting 49th in the country. The Delaware offense has totaled 487 yds of penalties on 54 infractions, which is good for 85th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 8 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 197 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Blue Hens have thrown for a total of 2,698 passing yards as well as holding an average of 299.8 passing yards per outing, ranking them 11th in the nation. They have an average of 106.8 run yards per game and have rushed for 961 yards for the year.

Delaware has allowed a total of 1,252 yards on the ground (139.1 yards per game) and 16 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have given up 15 touchdowns through the air and 271.8 yards/contest, which puts them in 132nd in the country. This year, they have given up 262 points in total. Their defense has earned 7 fumbles and 8 picks on the campaign. The Blue Hens defense has taken the field for 626 plays, which is 113th in the nation. The Blue Hens are giving up 29.1 PPG, ranking them 106th in the nation.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Hens -6.0

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