Florida International vs. Middle Tennessee Picks and Prediction, November 8, 2025
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On Saturday, the Florida International Panthers (3-5) face off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-7) at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This game will be aired on ESPN+. Looking to cash in this weekend? Start with our trusted college football picks.
Game Information for FIU vs Middle Tennessee
- November 8, 2025, 3:00pm EST
- Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium
- ESPN+
- 71° cloudy/sunny/rainy at start time
Middle Tennessee Form & Recent Results
Middle Tennessee enters this game hoping to snap a five-game losing streak. In their most recent game, a narrow 24-21 defeat against Jacksonville State, quarterback Nicholas Vattiato completed 23 of 45 passes, throwing for two touchdowns but also recording an interception. Vattiato has been productive this season, amassing 1,908 passing yards so far. On the ground, running back Jekail Middlebrook has been the leading rusher with 521 yards. The passing attack is spread out among several receivers; Nahzae Cox leads the team with 424 receiving yards, and Cam’Ron Lacy has contributed 335 receiving yards. Defensively, the Blue Raiders have struggled recently, giving up an average of 28.6 points per game over their last five contests. Offensively, they’ve managed to score 19.6 points per game on average this season. As they take the field this week, Middle Tennessee is still searching for their first conference victory, aiming to turn things around and get back in the win column.
Florida International Form & Recent Results
Florida International comes into this matchup riding a tough stretch, as they’ve lost two straight games and four of their last five overall. Most recently, the Panthers fell to Missouri State by a score of 28-21. In that game, quarterback Keyone Jenkins completed 15 of his 24 passes, throwing for a pair of touchdowns, showing flashes of his talent despite the loss. Jenkins has been solid throughout the season, racking up 1,402 passing yards so far. On the ground, running back Kejon Owens has been a bright spot, amassing 887 rushing yards this season and providing much-needed balance to the offense. The Panthers’ receiving corps is led by Alex Perry, who has totaled 408 receiving yards, while Maguire Anderson has contributed 202 yards through the air. Despite some playmakers on offense, Florida International’s defense has had a rough time lately, surrendering an average of 33.6 points per game over their last five matchups. If they want to prevent Middle Tennessee from picking up their first conference win, tightening up on that side of the ball will be crucial. Overall, the Panthers are averaging 22.2 points per game on offense, so they’ll likely need both sides of the ball to step up in order to get back on track.
Key Players for FIU and Middle Tennessee
- FIU QB Keyone Jenkins this season: 142/225, 6 TD, 4 INT
- MTSU QB Nicholas Vattiato this season: 192/319, 13 TD, 6 INT
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- FIU -1.5; O/U 51.5
FIU vs Middle Tennessee Picks and Prediction
Middle Tennessee is feeling the heat as they fight to snap their losing streak in conference play. With the chance to finally notch their first conference win, the Blue Raiders know they need to start strong, especially in front of their home fans who are eager for something to cheer about. On the other side, Florida International will be coming in hungry for their second conference victory of the year, making the matchup even more intense. If Middle Tennessee wants to turn things around, their offense must step up and set the tone right from the opening whistle. Final Score Prediction, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders win 24-21.
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