- Matchup: FIU Panthers vs. Connecticut Huskies
- Event Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT
- Broadcast: CBSSN
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Huskies favored by -8.5
- Total Points Over-Under: 54.5
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The Connecticut Huskies (3-2) are set to face off against the FIU Panthers (2-2) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The FIU Panthers enter this showdown as 8.5-point underdogs with a total points line set at 54.5.
FIU Panthers currently hold a record of 2-2 this season. In their most recent outing, they faced the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, suffering a defeat with a score of 38-16. The Panthers rushed the ball 34 times, accumulating 160 yards at an average of 4.7 yards per carry. By the end of the game, they had run a total of 69 plays leading to 363 yards of offense. The defense, however, allowed 23 completions on 35 attempts, yielding 218 yards with a completion percentage of 65.7%. Against the run, they permitted 140 yards on 31 attempts, averaging out to 4.5 yards allowed per rush.
When it comes to scoring, the FIU Panthers average 24.0 points per game, with a solid contribution from their rushing offense, averaging 187.0 yards and ranking 46th in Division I. Overall, FIU has totaled 1,517 yards this season, scoring 2 touchdowns through the air and 11 on the ground. The team has registered 73 first downs and has faced 24 penalties totaling 198 yards. They have turned the ball over 6 times so far.
On defense, the Panthers rank 96th in college football, allowing 27.3 points per game. They give up an average of 4.8 yards per rush and 147.3 rushing yards per contest this season, having conceded 589 rushing yards over four games. In terms of passing defense, they’ve surrendered 995 yards, ranking 75th, with a completion percentage allowed of 62.0%. Overall, FIU allows 396.0 yards per game, placing them at 101st in Division I. Their defense has allowed 7 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns on the ground.
The Huskies come into this contest with a 3-2 record. In their last battle, they clinched a 20-17 victory against the Buffalo Bulls. The Connecticut defense faced 42 rushing attempts, yielding 204 yards at an average of 4.9 yards per rush. In terms of their passing defense, the Huskies allowed a completion rate of 58.6%, giving up 125 yards on 17 of 29 attempts. They finished the game with 320 yards of total offense, running 63 plays and averaging 5.1 yards per play, while their rushing attack achieved 165 yards on 31 attempts at 5.3 yards per carry.
When it comes to scoring output, the Huskies rank 49th in Division I with an average of 34.2 points per game. They accumulate an impressive average of 459.0 yards of offense per game, placing them 25th nationally. However, the Connecticut offense has also accumulated 197 penalty yards across 21 infractions, ranking 105th. They have yet to throw an interception or lose a fumble, while achieving 109 first downs. This season, the Huskies have amassed 1,344 passing yards at an average of 268.8 yards per game, placing them 35th. On the ground, they average 190.2 yards, totaling 951 rushing yards thus far.
The Connecticut defense allows 25.2 points per game, ranking them 78th in Division I. They have permitted a total of 800 rushing yards, averaging 160.0 yards per game, while allowing 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Additionally, they have given up 6 passing touchdowns and 232.6 passing yards per game, placing them 86th in Division I. The Huskies’ defense has been on the field for 357 plays, landing them at 131st in Division I. This year, the defense has recorded 1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions, allowing a total of 126 points.
Who will emerge victorious in the Panthers vs. Huskies college football faceoff against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Panthers with the +8.5 spread
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