UTEP at Florida International - 2023 Matchup Preview
UTEP logo   UTEP Miners at Florida International Golden Panthers  Florida International logo
Wednesday, October 11th 2023 (7:30 PM EDT)
UTEP -1.5 (44.0) (-120)  Open: -1.5 | 44.0
UTEP 27 - Florida International: 14  (Conference USA)

 
Miners (3 - 9) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Dana Dimel (18 - 43)
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (20 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.9 - 8.1 (#118)
'23 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Light Rain Predicted
UTEP coming off BYE
Our Line: Florida International -1.5  (SP+ UTEP -5)
Projected Score: UTEP: 25 - FIU: 26 (51)
UTEP Win prob: 50% | Cover: 47%
UTEP Travel: 1632 miles, 2 hrs behind
Golden Panthers (4 - 8) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Mike MacIntyre (7 - 9)
Avg Score : 29 - 30 (31 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.2 - 6.8 (#95)
'23 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
UTEP's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26 UTEP at Jacksonville State-1.554.5L 14 - 17UN
Sat 9/2 UTEP vs Incarnate Word-7.557.5W 28 - 14UY
Sat 9/9 UTEP at Northwestern+1.040.0L 7 - 38ON
Sat 9/16 UTEP at Arizona+18.057.0L 10 - 31UN
Sat 9/23 UTEP vs UNLV-1.049.5L 28 - 45ON
Fri 9/29 UTEP vs Louisiana Tech+2.049.5L 10 - 24UN
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/11 UTEP at Florida International-1.544.0W 27 - 14UY
Wed 10/18 UTEP vs New Mexico State+3.048.5L 7 - 28UN
Wed 10/25 UTEP at Sam Houston+4.038.5W 37 - 34OY
Sat 11/4 UTEP vs Western Kentucky+9.554.5L 13 - 21UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/18 UTEP at Middle Tennessee+8.548.5L 30 - 34OY
Sat 11/25 UTEP vs Liberty+18.054.5L 28 - 42OY

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Predictions for UTEP's Schedule
Florida International's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26 Florida International at Louisiana Tech+12.057.5L 17 - 22UY
Sat 9/2 Florida International vs Maine-15.046.0W 14 - 12UN
Sat 9/9 Florida International vs North Texas+10.551.5W 46 - 39OY
Sat 9/16 Florida International at UConn+7.043.0W 24 - 17UY
Sat 9/23 Florida International vs Liberty+10.054.0L 6 - 38UN
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/4 Florida International at New Mexico State+6.549.5L 17 - 34ON
Wed 10/11 Florida International vs UTEP+1.544.0L 14 - 27UN
Wed 10/18 Florida International at Sam Houston+6.042.0W 33 - 27OY
Wed 10/25 Florida International vs Jacksonville State+9.048.0L 16 - 41ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/11 Florida International at Middle Tennessee+10.550.5L 6 - 40UN
Sat 11/18 Florida International at Arkansas+27.549.5L 20 - 44OY
Sat 11/25 Florida International vs Western Kentucky+11.554.0L 28 - 41ON

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Predictions for Florida International's Schedule
Important Stats (2022)
 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
UTEP.1541%23.344%3.3916740%2192.9.2243%30.443%43%4.0355.81.81.9
FIU.139%28.540%2.8610439%2193.06.2847%3049%46%4.1653.31.71.6
 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
UTEP0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
FIU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTEP Offense1223.320.241.4%2.91.8213861672194.351%48%44%40%15%.15
FIU Defense12302847.4%4.161.6 - - - - - 51%49%49%46%14%.28
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTEP Defense1230.437.442.8%4.031.9 - - - - - 52%47%43%43%19%.22
FIU Offense1228.530.538.7%3.061.7183231042193.539%59%40%39%18%.1

Additional Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
UTEP1233:462139%57%6.555.81.81.95.82.3127.1
Florida International1227:091829%46%6.253.31.71.65.41.8128.1
Run Game Stats (2023)
 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
UTEP Offense1251%44%38.6167.24.314.173.3973%9%0.94
FIU Defense1251%49% - - - - .253.2576%9%0.94
 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
UTEP Defense1252%43% - - - - .083.1264%13%0.95
FIU Offense1239%40%29.7104.23.511.132.8669%10%1.05

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTEP Offense1248%40%16.931.7218.86.912.91512.171.734%29%.187%2.2
FIU Defense1249%46% - - - - - - 7.371.630%36%.545%2.2
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTEP Defense1247%43% - - - - - - 5.421.932%34%.426%2.1
FIU Offense1259%39%22.639218.85.69.71616.151.537%29%.229%2

UTEP's Power Ratings
UTEP's Power Rating: -11.53  #123
UTEP's Offense Rating: 15.53  #77
UTEP's Defense Rating: 14.62  #116
2023 Talent Rating: 379.64  #114
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #75
UTEP's 2023 Expected Record: 3.90 - 8.10
UTEP's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.9  #120
UTEP's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.2  #116
UTEP's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.8  #100

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 355.54
Average Power Five Talent: 738.21
Average FBS Talent: 573.89

Power Ratings Matchup
UTEP: -11.53   Florida International: -12.385

SP+ Ratings Matchup
UTEP: -15.9   Florida International: -20.9




Florida International's Power Ratings
Florida International's Power Rating: -12.385  #114
Florida International's Offense Rating: 11.13  #117
Florida International's Defense Rating: 10.84  #84
2023 Talent Rating: 487.50  #91
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #75
Florida International's 2023 Expected Record: 5.20 - 6.80
Florida International's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -20.9  #127
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.2  #120
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.5  #119

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 303.49
Average Power Five Talent: 738.21
Average FBS Talent: 573.89


UTEP Scoring
Offense: 23.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 20.2
Defense: 30.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 37.4

UTEP's 2023 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 7
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Florida International 26
UTEP 25

Projected Total Points: 51
Florida International Scoring
Offense: 28.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.5
Defense: 30 PPG
Defense at Home: 28

Florida International's 2023 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/16UTEP30Florida International21Florida International -7UTEP47.0Over
202310/11Florida International14UTEP27UTEP -1.5UTEP44.0Under
202211/19UTEP40Florida International6UTEP -14UTEP50.0Under
201910/19Florida International32UTEP17Florida International -25UTEP51.0Under
201610/08UTEP21Florida International35UTEP -2.5Florida International49.5Over
201510/10Florida International52UTEP12Florida International -13Florida International46.5Over
201311/16UTEP33Florida International10UTEP -6UTEP0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Florida International323 Overs
UTEP453 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams5 - 24 - 33 - 21 - 1
Road Teams2 - 53 - 41 - 12 - 3

(#123) UTEP at (#114) FIU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUTEPFIU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #123 #114
SP+SP+ #120 #127
Perf GradeGrade #57 #122
OffenseOff #49 #118
DefenseDef #68 #103
Spec TeamsST #26 #84
TalentTal #114 #91
Blue ChipsBC% #75 #75
UTEP on Offense
CategoryCat
UTEP OffFIU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #49 #103
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwr #77 #84
SP+SP+ #116 #119
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
UTEP Run Game
CategoryCat
UTEP OffFIU Def
Run GameRun #70 #101
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR Blk #12 -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak -  #103
UTEP Pass Game
CategoryCat
UTEP OffFIU Def
Pass GamePass #113 #76
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #2 #99
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Florida International on Offense
CategoryCatFIU OffUTEP Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #118 #68
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwr #117 #116
SP+SP+ #120 #100
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Florida International Run Game
CategoryCat
FIU OffUTEP Def
Run GameRun #119 #109
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR Blk #126 -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak -  #116
Florida International Pass Game
CategoryCatFIU OffUTEP Def
Pass GamePass #111 #80
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #114 #5
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
FIU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'23 Profile: Remains Poor G5

UTEP 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'23 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in FIU Stadium
Conditions: Light Rain
Temp: 82°( - Hum: 85%)
- Wind: 7 mph
Rematch from Week 7
UTEP 1.5 (44.0)
UTEP won at Florida International this year (27-14)

Previous Matchups
UTEP beat Florida International in 2024 (30-21)
UTEP beat Florida International in 2023 (27-14)

  
UTEP's OC Scotty Ohara (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Cade McConnell9217254%1437648.4
Gavin Hardison7312957%947577.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Deion Hankins15781255.254
Torrance Burgess Jr.12462025.040
Mike Franklin4518034.021
Ezell Jolly155303.514
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Kelly Akharaiyi481033721.580
Jeremiah Ballard34551116.250
Torrance Burgess Jr.17227013.451
Tyrin Smith19191110.124

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UTEP's DC Bradley Dale Peveto (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyrice Knight11313436
James Neal672142
Kobe Hylton471014
Maurice Westmoreland349842
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Maurice Westmoreland349842
Praise Amaewhule246572
Kanious Vaughn196510
Tyrice Knight11313436
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
A.J. Odums (Tr)301007
Tyrice Knight11313436
Torey Richardson263106

FIU's OC David Yost (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Keyone Jenkins19433258%242211117.3
Grayson James193751%218115.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Shomari Lawrence (Tr)12556644.567
Kejon Owens8045355.747
Keyone Jenkins1175060.423
Antonio Patterson143312.411
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Kris Mitchell641118717.580
Dean Patterson28423115.140
Eric Rivers (Tr)32343210.748
Jalen Bracey31316110.245

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FIU's DC Jovan Dewitt (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Donovan Manuel9812012
Reggie Peterson897310
D'Verick Daniel572001
Jamal Potts535102
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Alex Nobles358350
Reggie Peterson897310
Jeramy Passmore234220
Jack Daly203231
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Hezekiah Masses330004
Donovan Manuel9812012
Jamal Potts535102