Western Kentucky at Florida International - 2008 Matchup Preview
 
Hilltoppers (2 - 10) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 18 - 27 (12 - 28 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
WKU coming off BYE
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: WKU: 21 - FIU: 25 (46)
WKU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
WKU Travel: 855 miles, 1 hrs behind
Golden Panthers (5 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 28 (23 - 19 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Western Kentucky's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Western Kentucky at Indiana+2.5
Sat 9/6 Western Kentucky at Eastern Kentucky+2.5
Sat 9/13 Western Kentucky at Alabama+2.5
Sat 9/20 Western Kentucky vs Murray State-23.5
Sat 9/27 Western Kentucky at Kentucky+2.5
Sat 10/4 Western Kentucky at Virginia Tech+2.5
Sat 10/11 Western Kentucky vs Ball State-23.5
Sat 10/18 Western Kentucky vs Florida Atlantic-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Western Kentucky vs North Texas-23.5
Sat 11/8 Western Kentucky at Troy+2.5
Sat 11/15 Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 12/6 Western Kentucky at Florida International+2.5

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Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Florida International's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Florida International at Kansas+2.5
Sat 9/6 Florida International at Iowa+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Florida International vs South Florida-23.5
Sat 9/27 Florida International at Toledo+2.5
Sat 10/4 Florida International at North Texas+2.5
Sat 10/11 Florida International vs Middle Tennessee-23.5
Sat 10/18 Florida International at Troy+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Florida International at Louisiana+2.5
Sat 11/8 Florida International vs Arkansas State-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Florida International vs UL Monroe-23.5
Sat 11/29 Florida International at Florida Atlantic+2.5
Sat 12/6 Florida International vs Western Kentucky-23.5

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Predictions for Florida International's Schedule
Important Stats (2008)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WKU-.0435%17.537%2.5811430%1280.0545%27.244%45%001.61.2
FIU-.0436%24.734%2.279734%227-0.13.0242%28.343%40%-0.1965.81.61.9
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WKU#66 (.19)42% (83)38% (117)2.78 (108)11045% (33)2653.83 (78)#95 (.21)45% (102)48% (113)40% (60)3.66 (54)41.31.71.5
FIU#101 (.13)39% (111)37% (125)2.48 (130)12242% (64)2294.44 (21)#37 (.12)41% (62)44% (81)37% (30)3.49 (39)47.41.61.3



Overall Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WKU Offense1217.511.935%01.602241141284.156%42%37%30%3%-.04
FIU Defense1228.318.642.1%-0.191.9 - - - - - 52%46%43%40%3%.02
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WKU Defense1227.228.145.4%01.2 - - - - - 47%51%44%45%2%.05
FIU Offense1224.723.235.6%-0.131.615305972272.845%53%34%34%2%-.04

Additional Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Western Kentucky120:000NAN%0%001.61.200029.7
Florida International1216:4414.835%32%8.665.81.61.900331.8
Run Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WKU Offense1256%37%27.5113.64.17-.032.5864%0%0.84
FIU Defense1252%43% - - - - -.012.7463%0%0.78
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WKU Defense1247%44% - - - - -.032.8568%0%0.64
FIU Offense1245%34%34.397.42.815-.122.2752%0%0.69

Pass Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WKU Offense1242%30%11.222.2127.65.811.4711-.041.335%24%.033%1.4
FIU Defense1246%40% - - - - - - 14.07131%36%.263%1.5
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WKU Defense1251%45% - - - - - - 7.14129%32%.182%1.5
FIU Offense1253%34%15.328.6227.2814.9178.051.338%28%.142%1.5

Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Western Kentucky's 2008 Expected Record: -
Western Kentucky's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky:    Florida International: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky:    Florida International:




Florida International's Power Ratings
Florida International's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Florida International's Offense Rating: NR
Florida International's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Florida International's 2008 Expected Record: -
Florida International's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 17.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 11.9
Defense: 27.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.1

Western Kentucky's 2008 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Florida International 25
Western Kentucky 21

Total Points: 46

Based on Last 4 Games
Florida International 25
Western Kentucky 23

Total Points: 48

Based on Entire Season
Florida International 26
Western Kentucky 19

Total Points: 45
Florida International Scoring
Offense: 24.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.2
Defense: 28.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.6

Florida International's 2008 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/14Western Kentucky6Florida International25Western Kentucky -9.5Florida International55.5Under
202311/25Florida International28Western Kentucky41Western Kentucky -11.5Western Kentucky54.0Over
202209/24Western Kentucky73Florida International0Western Kentucky -31Western Kentucky65.0Over
202110/23Florida International19Western Kentucky34Western Kentucky -16.5Florida International78.0Under
202011/21Western Kentucky38Florida International21Western Kentucky -6.5Western Kentucky41.5Over
201909/07Florida International14Western Kentucky20Florida International -9Western Kentucky57.0Under
201810/27Western Kentucky17Florida International38Florida International -3Florida International54.0Over
201711/24Florida International41Western Kentucky17Western Kentucky -3Florida International56.5Over
201611/05Western Kentucky49Florida International21Western Kentucky -25Western Kentucky65.5Over
201511/21Florida International7Western Kentucky63Western Kentucky -14Western Kentucky65.5Over
201210/27Florida International6Western Kentucky14
201111/05Western Kentucky10Florida International9
201010/09Florida International28Western Kentucky21
200910/10Western Kentucky20Florida International37
200812/06Florida International27Western Kentucky3
200511/19Florida International38Western Kentucky35
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Florida International747 Overs
Western Kentucky963 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams8 - 85 - 53 - 22 - 3
Road Teams8 - 85 - 53 - 22 - 3

(#) WKU at (#) FIU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWKUFIU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Western Kentucky on Offense
CategoryCat
WKU OffFIU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Western Kentucky Run Game
CategoryCat
WKU OffFIU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Western Kentucky Pass Game
CategoryCat
WKU OffFIU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Florida International on Offense
CategoryCatFIU OffWKU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Florida International Run Game
CategoryCat
FIU OffWKU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Florida International Pass Game
CategoryCatFIU OffWKU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
FIU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in FIU Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 71° - Wind: 6 mph
Rematch from Week 15
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Florida International won vs Western Kentucky this year (27-3)

Previous Matchups
Western Kentucky beat Florida International in 2023 (41-28)
Western Kentucky beat Florida International in 2022 (73-0)

  
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