Game: FIU Panthers vs. UTEP Miners

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point distribution: Miners (+6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The FIU Panthers (2-4) are headed to the Sun Bowl on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, where they will face the UTEP Miners (0-6). FIU opens as a 6.0-point favorite among Vegas oddsmakers. The bet amount is set at 49.

The FIU Panthers enter this game with a record of 2-4 this year. The last time the Panthers took the field, they played against the Liberty Flames and ended up losing 31-24. On the ground, the Panthers gained 281 yards on 50 attempts, an average of 5.6 yards per run allowed. FIU gave up 9 pass completions on 16 attempts, for a total of 125 yards and a completion rate of 56.3%. After the final whistle, they completed 63 plays for a total of 344 yards. The FIU Panthers ran the football 34 times and recorded 99 yards, an average of 2.9 yards per carry.

When it comes to getting to the end zone, the FIU Panthers are averaging 27.0 points per game. As a team, they average 104.0 yards rushing, which ranks them 119th in D-1. The Panthers have totaled 1,982 yards this year. In terms of scoring, FIU has scored a total of 9 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns on the ground. FIU collected 110 first downs as a team and committed 31 penalties for 272 yards. They gave the ball away eleven times.

In terms of passing yards, the Panthers conceded 1,235 yards, which ranks them 57th nationally. They averaged 205.8 yards per game through the air and posted a 61.1% completion rate. This season, they have given up 407.7 yards per outing, which ranks them 107th in D-1. They scored 5 touchdowns via the pass and 17 touchdowns via the ball. Opposing teams are averaging 4.9 yards per tote and 201.8 rushing yards per game on the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,211 yards via 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 holding a record of 0-6 this season. The last time they took the field, the Miners suffered a loss with a final score of 44-17 when they faced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Miners finished the contest with 330 total yards on 65 plays (5.1 yards per game). In the end, UTEP ran for 3.7 yards per carry and totaled 152 yards on 41 attempts. UTEP allowed 42 rushing attempts for 218 yards (5.2 yards per carry). The Miners' secondary posted a 66.7% completion rate and gave up 264 yards on 18 of 27 passes.

In terms of scoring, the Miners rank 129th in D-1 with an average of 16.0 PPG. The UTEP Miners average 323.3 yards per game, ranking 115th nationally. The UTEP offense has committed 374 yards of penalties on 41 infractions, ranking 51st nationally when it comes to hurting your team . They threw 8 picks, gave up 3 fumbles and recorded 95 1st downs. So far this season, the Miners have gained 1,350 passing yards and averaged 225.0 passing yards per game, which ranks them 76th nationally. They average 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 contest) and 15 rushing touchdowns so far this season. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air and 207.8 yards/out, which ranks them 55th in D-1. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles and 2 interceptions this season. The Miners defense has taken the field for 426 games, ranking them 107th in D-1. The Miners are allowing 34.5 points per contest, which ranks them 120th nationally. Over the course of the season they have conceded a total of 207 points.

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

Parlay's Expert Tip: Take the Miners +6.0

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