Florida International at Florida Atlantic - 2021 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, October 2nd 2021 (3:30 PM EDT)
Florida Atlantic -10.5 (52.0)
Florida Atlantic 58 - Florida International: 21  (Conference USA)

 
Golden Panthers (1 - 11) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Butch Davis (24 - 23)
Avg Score : 20 - 40 (16 - 45 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 18.6 MPH
FIU 3rd straight Road Game
FAU is playing their 5th straight game
FIU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: -10.5  (SP+ FAU -16)

Projected Score: FIU: 21 - FAU: 35 (56)
FAU Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
FIU Travel: 46 miles
Owls (5 - 7) (4 - 7 - 1)
Coach Willie Taggart (7 - 5)
Avg Score : 25 - 26 (33 - 20 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Florida International's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/2 Florida International vs Long Island University-35.049.0W 48 - 10OY
Sat 9/11 Florida International vs Texas State-2.055.5L 17 - 23UN
Sat 9/18 Florida International at Texas Tech+20.554.0L 21 - 54ON
Sat 9/25 Florida International at Central Michigan+12.055.0L 27 - 31OY
Sat 10/2 Florida International at Florida Atlantic+10.552.0L 21 - 58ON
Fri 10/8 Florida International vs Charlotte+3.561.0L 33 - 45ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/23 Florida International vs Western Kentucky+16.578.0L 19 - 34UY
Sat 10/30 Florida International at Marshall+21.564.0L 0 - 38UN
Sat 11/6 Florida International vs Old Dominion+3.050.0L 24 - 47ON
Sat 11/13 Florida International at Middle Tennessee+10.554.0L 10 - 50ON
Sat 11/20 Florida International vs North Texas+10.057.0L 7 - 49UN
Sat 11/27 Florida International at Southern Miss+14.545.5L 17 - 37ON

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Predictions for Florida International's Schedule
Florida Atlantic's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4 Florida Atlantic at Florida+23.551.5L 14 - 35UY
Sat 9/11 Florida Atlantic vs Georgia Southern-6.548.5W 38 - 6UY
Sat 9/18 Florida Atlantic vs Fordham-31.051.5W 45 - 14ON
Sat 9/25 Florida Atlantic at Air Force+3.554.0L 7 - 31UN
Sat 10/2 Florida Atlantic vs Florida International-10.552.0W 58 - 21OY
Sat 10/9 Florida Atlantic at UAB+3.548.5L 14 - 31UN
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/21 Florida Atlantic at Charlotte-6.558.0W 38 - 9UY
Sat 10/30 Florida Atlantic vs UTEP-11.049.0W 28 - 25ON
Sat 11/6 Florida Atlantic vs Marshall+1.058.0L 13 - 28UN
Sat 11/13 Florida Atlantic at Old Dominion-6.548.0L 16 - 30UN
Sat 11/20 Florida Atlantic at Western Kentucky+11.564.0L 17 - 52ON
Sat 11/27 Florida Atlantic vs Middle Tennessee-3.549.5L 17 - 27UN

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Predictions for Florida Atlantic's Schedule
Important Stats (2021)
 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
FIU.1436%20.339%2.9510234%2652.36.3950%39.750%51%4.7352.21.80.9
FAU.241%25.442%2.9815242%2493.65.2141%25.841%41%3.3859.81.61.7
 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
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
FAU#80 (.17)39% (108)40% (107)3.15 (48)18939% (99)2093.19 (122)#90 (.21)41% (54)43% (72)38% (39)3.72 (62)51.61.51.6



Overall Stats 2021
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FIU Offense1220.31636.1%2.361.8163671022653.344%55%39%34%26%.14
FAU Defense1225.820.240.7%3.381.7 - - - - - 49%50%41%41%17%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FIU Defense1239.744.750.4%4.730.9 - - - - - 54%46%50%51%15%.39
FAU Offense1225.433.241.4%3.651.6204001522494.149%50%42%42%17%.2

Additional Stats 2021
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Florida International1226:5316.233%43%5.952.21.80.94.61.2127.2
Florida Atlantic1228:292042%39%7.159.81.61.75.41.3228.3
Run Game Stats (2021)
 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
FIU Offense1244%39%30.9102.13.311.012.9567%15%0.73
FAU Defense1249%41% - - - - .212.8470%10%1.2
 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
FIU Defense1254%50% - - - - .333.5877%10%1.01
FAU Offense1249%42%37.4151.64.118.162.9875%12%1.02

Pass Game Stats (2021)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FIU Offense1255%34%16.831.6265.28.415.82012.272.234%28%.312%2.3
FAU Defense1250%41% - - - - - - 13.231.433%26%.267%2.1
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FIU Defense1246%51% - - - - - - 3.481.528%33%.425%2
FAU Offense1250%42%19.232.2248.57.713208.291.732%28%.356%2.2

Florida International's Power Ratings
Florida International's Power Rating: NR
Florida International's Offense Rating: NR
Florida International's Defense Rating: NR
2021 Talent Rating:  #83
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Florida International's 2021 Expected Record: -
Florida International's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -21.6  #126
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.9  #117
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: 40.2  #126

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

Power Ratings Matchup
Florida International:    Florida Atlantic: -0.1

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -21.6   Florida Atlantic: -5.2




Florida Atlantic's Power Ratings
Florida Atlantic's Power Rating: -0.1 NR
Florida Atlantic's Offense Rating: NR
Florida Atlantic's Defense Rating: NR
2021 Talent Rating:  #71
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Florida Atlantic's 2021 Expected Record: -
Florida Atlantic's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.2  #92
Florida Atlantic's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.1  #100
Florida Atlantic's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.4  #85

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Florida International Scoring
Offense: 20.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 16
Defense: 39.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 44.7

Florida International's 2021 Record
Record: 1 - 11
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 4
Record on Road: 0 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 8 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Projected Score
Florida Atlantic 35
Florida International 21


Total Points: 56

Based on Last 4 Games
Florida Atlantic 35
Florida International 21

Total Points: 56

Based on Entire Season
Florida Atlantic 36
Florida International 21

Total Points: 57
Florida Atlantic Scoring
Offense: 25.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 33.2
Defense: 25.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.2

Florida Atlantic's 2021 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 4 - 8
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 1


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/13Florida International38Florida Atlantic28Florida International -2.0Florida International56.5Over
202409/14Florida Atlantic38Florida International20Florida Atlantic -3.5Florida Atlantic44.5Over
202211/12Florida International7Florida Atlantic52Florida Atlantic -15Florida Atlantic54.5Over
202110/02Florida Atlantic58Florida International21Florida Atlantic -10.5Florida Atlantic52.0Over
202011/13Florida International19Florida Atlantic38Florida Atlantic -9.5Florida Atlantic42.0Over
201911/09Florida Atlantic37Florida International7Florida Atlantic -11.5Florida Atlantic59.5Under
201811/03Florida International14Florida Atlantic49Florida International -2Florida Atlantic59.5Over
201711/18Florida Atlantic52Florida International24Florida Atlantic -14.5Florida Atlantic65.5Over
201610/01Florida International33Florida Atlantic31Florida Atlantic -5Florida International52.5Over
201510/31Florida Atlantic31Florida International17Florida International -1Florida Atlantic51.0Under
201410/02Florida International38Florida Atlantic10Florida Atlantic -9Florida International0
201311/29Florida Atlantic21Florida International6Florida Atlantic -28.5Florida International0
201211/16Florida Atlantic24Florida International34
201111/12Florida International41Florida Atlantic7
201010/30Florida Atlantic21Florida International9
200912/05Florida International21Florida Atlantic28
200811/29Florida Atlantic57Florida International50
200711/24Florida International23Florida Atlantic55
200611/25Florida Atlantic31Florida International0
200511/26Florida Atlantic6Florida International52
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Florida Atlantic1488 Overs
Florida International642 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams13 - 78 - 45 - 23 - 2
Road Teams7 - 134 - 82 - 32 - 5

(#) FIU at (#) FAU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatFIUFAU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #126 #92
Perf GradeGrade #111 #88
OffenseOff #104 #107
DefenseDef #100 #32
Spec TeamsST #90 #107
TalentTal #83 #71
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Florida International on Offense
CategoryCat
FIU OffFAU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #104 #32
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #117 #85
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Florida International Run Game
CategoryCat
FIU OffFAU Def
Run GameRun #55 #38
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR Blk #120 -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak -  #92
Florida International Pass Game
CategoryCat
FIU OffFAU Def
Pass GamePass #117 #8
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #90 #113
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Florida Atlantic on Offense
CategoryCatFAU OffFIU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #107 #100
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #100 #126
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Florida Atlantic Run Game
CategoryCat
FAU OffFIU Def
Run GameRun #110 #77
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR Blk #81 -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak -  #39
Florida Atlantic Pass Game
CategoryCatFAU OffFIU Def
Pass GamePass #63 #100
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #99 #134
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
FAU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'21 Profile: Remains Average G5

FIU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'21 Profile: Up to Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in FAU Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 84° - Wind: 19 mph
Rematch from Week 5
Florida Atlantic -10.5 (52.0)
Florida Atlantic won vs Florida International this year (58-21)

Previous Matchups
Florida Atlantic beat Florida International last year (38-20)
Florida Atlantic beat Florida International in 2022 (52-7)

  
FIU's OC Andrew Breiner (in his first season)
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FIU's DC Everett Withers (in his first season)
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FAU's OC Mike Johnson (in his first season)
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FAU's DC Mike Stoops (in his first season)
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