FIU Panthers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Florida Atlantic Owls

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

The Florida Atlantic Owls (1-1) will take on the FIU Panthers (1-1) at Flagler Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Florida Atlantic opens as 7-point favorites. The total is set at 62.5.

The FIU Panthers step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. In their last contest, the Panthers went up against the Buffalo Bulls and earned the victory with a final of 33-20. On the ground, the Panthers conceded 53 yards on 25 tries, which is an average of 2.1 yards per run surrendered. FIU conceded 22 completions on 41 tries for 249 yds, and a completion percentage of 53.7%. In the game, they ran 76 plays which converted into 540 yards. The FIU Panthers ended up rushing 39 times and totaled 154 yards, which came out to an average of 3.9 yards per carry.

The Panthers have attained 921 total yards this year. In terms of notching touchdowns, FIU has amassed 5 passing touchdowns and no touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 4 different times. FIU has tallied 41 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 13 infractions for 91 yards. As a team they average 117.0 yards rushing which ranks them 114th in Division 1. Concerning putting points on the board, the FIU Panthers are averaging 21.0 points per game.

The Panthers sit in 66th in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 19.5 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.6 yards per rushing attempt and 80.5 yards on the ground per game so far this year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 161 yards on the ground through 2 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Panthers have given up 349 yards which puts them in 48th in the nation. They have allowed 174.5 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.9%. During the season, they are surrendering 255.0 yards per outing which ranks them 31st in Division 1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 1 touchdown pounding the rock.

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The Owls step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Owls walked away with a victory by a final of 38-30 against the Navy Midshipmen. Florida Atlantic relinquished 36 run attempts for 246 yds (6.8 yds per carry). The Owls pass defense allowed a completion rate of 39.1%, relinquishing 147 yards on 9 out of 23 passing. The Owls ended up finishing with 428 yards and they ran 77 plays (5.6 yards per play). Florida Atlantic rushed the ball for 1.0 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 42 yards on 44 carries.

The Florida Atlantic Owls hold an average of 412.0 yards/outing, ranking them 72nd in Division 1. The Florida Atlantic offense has totaled 163 yds of penalties on 18 violations, which is 21st in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 81.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 162 yards overall. They have given away 2 interceptions while losing 1 fumble and they have recorded 52 1st downs. When looking at how much they score, the Owls rank 79th in the country holding an average of 29.5 points per game. During the season thus far, the Owls have thrown for a total of 662 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 331.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 14th in college football.

Florida Atlantic has conceded a total of 527 rushing yards (263.5 yards per outing) in addition to 7 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have allowed the opposition 6 touchdowns through the air and 245.0 yards/contest, which puts them in 109th in the nation. They have earned 1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions on the season. The Owls defense has been on the field for 126 plays, which ranks 62nd in D-1. The Owls are conceding 48.0 PPG, which has them sitting 137th in Division 1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Owls -7.0

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