FIU vs FAU Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 19th, 2026
FIU vs FAU Game Information
The Florida International Panthers will make the short trip to Boca Raton on Saturday for a 6:00 PM matchup inside Flagler Credit Union Stadium against the Florida Atlantic Owls. FIU is 1-1 after a 13-point win over Buffalo last week. FAU also enters at 1-1 following an 8-point victory over Navy. Keep up with our College Football Picks.
FIU Preview
JJ Kohl leads the FIU offense this season with 668 yards and 4 touchdowns on 52 completions. Kohl has also added 50 yards on 11 rushing attempts. Anthony Carrie leads the Panthers’ backfield with 80 yards on 23 carries, while Devonte Lyons has contributed 66 yards on 19 attempts. Maguire Anderson has been FIU's leading target, with 185 yards and 2 touchdowns on 13 catches. Jojo Stone has added 149 yards and 1 score on 10 receptions, along with a 19-yard touchdown pass. Eric Nelson Jr. has produced 96 yards on 6 grabs, while Kyle McNeal has contributed 80 yards on 8 catches. Tyson Carter has added another 64 yards on 3 receptions.
FAU Preview
Caden Veltkamp is leading Florida Atlantic with 662 yards and 6 touchdowns on 61 completions. Ethan Ervin leads the Owls on the ground with 117 yards and 1 touchdown on 33 attempts. Leonard Farrow has added 85 yards on 18 carries, while Veltkamp has scored 1 rushing touchdown. Easton Messer is FAU’s top receiver with 252 yards and 2 scores on 15 catches. Kelby Valsin has added 207 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 receptions. Dominique Henry has contributed 101 yards and 1 score on 12 grabs, while AJ Johnson has caught 4 passes for 17 yards and 1 touchdown.
FIU vs FAU Pick
This matchup should feature plenty of passing, as Kohl and Veltkamp have combined for 1,330 yards through 2 games. FAU has the more productive receiving corps, but FIU has enough playmakers to attack an Owls defense that allowed 66 points against Florida and 30 against Navy. The Panthers should keep pace and make it difficult for FAU to create significant separation. Home-field advantage gives the Owls a slight edge, but 6.5 points is too much in a rivalry matchup between teams with similar offensive strengths and defensive concerns. Take FIU to cover in a game that could be decided during the final possession.
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- Pick: FIU +6.5
- Secondary: Over 62.5
Final Score Prediction: FAU 35, FIU 32
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