Florida International Golden Panthers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 
Tuesday, October 14th 2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
Western Kentucky -9.5 (55.5) (-380) Open: -8.5 | 55.5
Florida International 25 - Western Kentucky: 6 (Conference USA)
Golden Panthers (7 - 6) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach Willie Simmons (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 29 - 30 (22 - 30 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.3 - 5.7 (#66)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
Coach Willie Simmons (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 29 - 30 (22 - 30 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.3 - 5.7 (#66)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
FIU coming off BYE
WKU coming off BYE
Our Line: Western Kentucky -12.5 (SP+ WKU -12)
Projected Score: FIU: 21 - WKU: 34 (55)
WKU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
FIU Travel: 855 miles, 1 hrs ahead
WKU coming off BYE
Our Line: Western Kentucky -12.5 (SP+ WKU -12)
Projected Score: FIU: 21 - WKU: 34 (55)
WKU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
FIU Travel: 855 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Hilltoppers (9 - 4) (10 - 3 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
| Florida International's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Florida International vs Bethune-Cookman | -26.5 | 54.5 | W 42 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Florida International at Penn State | +42.0 | 53.5 | L 0 - 34 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Florida International vs Florida Atlantic | -2.0 | 56.5 | W 38 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Florida International vs Delaware | -4.0 | 54.5 | L 16 - 38 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Florida International at UConn | +7.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 51 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Florida International at Western Kentucky | +9.5 | 55.5 | W 25 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Tue 10/21 | Florida International vs Kennesaw State | +3.0 | 48.5 | L 26 - 45 | O | N | |
| Wed 10/29 | Florida International at Missouri State | +3.0 | 50.0 | L 21 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | Florida International at Middle Tennessee | +1.5 | 50.5 | W 56 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Florida International vs Liberty | +2.5 | 51.5 | W 34 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Florida International vs Jacksonville State | -2.5 | 55.5 | W 27 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Florida International vs Sam Houston | -10.5 | 50.5 | W 56 - 16 | O | Y | |
| Fri 12/26 | Florida International vs UTSA | +7.0 | 62.5 | L 20 - 57 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Predictions for Florida International's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
| Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/23 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston | -9.5 | 60.5 | W 41 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 8/30 | Western Kentucky vs North Alabama | -27.5 | 60.5 | W 55 - 6 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Kentucky at Toledo | +8.5 | 57.5 | L 21 - 45 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Western Kentucky vs Nevada | -8.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Western Kentucky at Missouri State | -3.5 | 59.5 | W 27 - 22 | U | Y | |
| Fri 10/3 | Western Kentucky at Delaware | +2.5 | 62.5 | W 27 - 24 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Western Kentucky vs Florida International | -9.5 | 55.5 | L 6 - 25 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/21 | Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech | +5.5 | 49.5 | W 28 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | -7.5 | 53.5 | W 35 - 16 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -13.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Western Kentucky at LSU | +24.5 | 52.0 | L 10 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | -1.5 | 56.5 | L 34 - 37 | O | N | |
| Tue 12/23 | Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss | +3.0 | 59.0 | W 27 - 16 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | #101 (.13) | 39% (111) | 28.5 | 37% (125) | 2.48 (130) | 122 | 42% (64) | 229 | 4.44 (21) | #37 (.12) | 41% (62) | 30 | 44% (81) | 37% (30) | 3.49 (39) | 47.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 29.5 | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 22.8 | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| WKU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU Offense | 12 | 28.5 | 22.4 | 39.2% | 4.44 | 1.6 | 18 | 351 | 122 | 229 | 3.7 | 52% | 48% | 37% | 42% | 16% | .13 |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 22.8 | 18.8 | 44.7% | 3.66 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 63% | 36% | 48% | 40% | 13% | .21 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU Defense | 12 | 30 | 29.8 | 41.2% | 3.49 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 44% | 44% | 37% | 12% | .12 |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 29.5 | 35 | 41.8% | 3.83 | 1.7 | 19 | 374 | 110 | 265 | 3.5 | 45% | 55% | 38% | 45% | 16% | .19 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International | 12 | 28:40 | 17.9 | 31% | 54% | 5.5 | 47.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 2 | 29.5 |
| Western Kentucky | 14 | 27:52 | 19.3 | 41% | 59% | 4.1 | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0 | 29.7 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU Offense | 12 | 52% (58) | 37% (125) | 32.9 | 121.7 | 3.7 | 16 (90) | - (124) | 2.48 (130) | 58% (128) | 11% (90) | 0.9 (101) |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 63% (134) | 48% (113) | - | - | - | - | .19 (103) | 3.36 (116) | 77% (93) | 9% (88) | 0.9 (35) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU Defense | 12 | 56% (122) | 44% (81) | - | - | - | - | .17 (95) | 3.18 (95) | 71% (57) | 7% (129) | 1.03 (93) |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 45% (105) | 38% (117) | 31.1 | 109.7 | 3.5 | 14 (98) | .01 (121) | 2.78 (108) | 69% (100) | 11% (87) | 0.95 (75) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU Offense | 12 | 48% (78) | 42% (64) | 17.2 | 27.8 | 229.4 | 8.2 | 13.4 | 24 (38) | 11 (72) | .29 (48) | 1.6 (40) | 32% (79) | 27% (107) | .27 (93) | 5% (46) | 2 (71) |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 36% (1) | 40% (60) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .29 (99) | 1.8 (128) | 28% (116) | 29% (47) | .23 (37) | 3% (132) | 2.1 (92) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU Defense | 12 | 44% (14) | 37% (30) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (52) | .05 (5) | 1.3 (7) | 28% (114) | 25% (5) | .11 (4) | 5% (108) | 1.9 (29) |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 55% (26) | 45% (33) | 22.1 | 33.5 | 264.6 | 7.9 | 12 | 28 (15) | 12 (85) | .36 (28) | 1.6 (59) | 33% (91) | 30% (91) | .29 (89) | 6% (56) | 1.9 (100) |
Florida International's Power Ratings
Florida International's Power Rating: -14.03 #117
Florida International's Offense Rating: 6.54 #112
Florida International's Defense Rating: 20.57 #114
2025 Talent Rating: 554.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Florida International's 2025 Expected Record: 7.3 - 5.7
Florida International's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.5 #107
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #74
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.8 #124
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Florida International's Power Rating: -14.03 #117
Florida International's Offense Rating: 6.54 #112
Florida International's Defense Rating: 20.57 #114
2025 Talent Rating: 554.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Florida International's 2025 Expected Record: 7.3 - 5.7
Florida International's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.5 #107
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #74
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.8 #124
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -14.03 Western Kentucky: 0.125
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -10.5 Western Kentucky: 1.6
Florida International: -14.03 Western Kentucky: 0.125
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -10.5 Western Kentucky: 1.6
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 0.125 #84
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.64 #104
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 13.99 #71
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.6 #69
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #56
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #78
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 0.125 #84
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.64 #104
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 13.99 #71
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.6 #69
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #56
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #78
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Florida International Scoring
Offense: 28.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.4
Defense: 30 PPG
Defense on Road: 29.8
Florida International's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 28.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.4
Defense: 30 PPG
Defense on Road: 29.8
Florida International's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 34
Florida International 21
Projected Total Points: 55
Western Kentucky 34
Florida International 21
Projected Total Points: 55
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/14 | Western Kentucky | 6 | Florida International | 25 | Western Kentucky -9.5 | Florida International | 55.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/25 | Florida International | 28 | Western Kentucky | 41 | Western Kentucky -11.5 | Western Kentucky | 54.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 09/24 | Western Kentucky | 73 | Florida International | 0 | Western Kentucky -31 | Western Kentucky | 65.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/23 | Florida International | 19 | Western Kentucky | 34 | Western Kentucky -16.5 | Florida International | 78.0 | Under |
| 2020 | 11/21 | Western Kentucky | 38 | Florida International | 21 | Western Kentucky -6.5 | Western Kentucky | 41.5 | Over |
| 2019 | 09/07 | Florida International | 14 | Western Kentucky | 20 | Florida International -9 | Western Kentucky | 57.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/27 | Western Kentucky | 17 | Florida International | 38 | Florida International -3 | Florida International | 54.0 | Over |
| 2017 | 11/24 | Florida International | 41 | Western Kentucky | 17 | Western Kentucky -3 | Florida International | 56.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/05 | Western Kentucky | 49 | Florida International | 21 | Western Kentucky -25 | Western Kentucky | 65.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/21 | Florida International | 7 | Western Kentucky | 63 | Western Kentucky -14 | Western Kentucky | 65.5 | Over |
| 2012 | 10/27 | Florida International | 6 | Western Kentucky | 14 | ||||
| 2011 | 11/05 | Western Kentucky | 10 | Florida International | 9 | ||||
| 2010 | 10/09 | Florida International | 28 | Western Kentucky | 21 | ||||
| 2009 | 10/10 | Western Kentucky | 20 | Florida International | 37 | ||||
| 2008 | 12/06 | Florida International | 27 | Western Kentucky | 3 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/19 | Florida International | 38 | Western Kentucky | 35 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 9 | 6 | 7 Overs |
| Florida International | 7 | 4 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 8 - 8 | 5 - 5 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 8 - 8 | 5 - 5 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | FIU | WKU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #117 | #84 |
| SP+SP+ | #107 | #69 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #85 | #65 |
| OffenseOff | #75 | #69 |
| DefenseDef | #79 | #71 |
| Spec TeamsST | #77 | #20 |
| TalentTal | #107 | #89 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #88 |
(11/22) 3-5 to 6-5 is a great turnaround. Bravo Simmons
(10/29) QB Jenkins inj in Mizzu St, QB2 Pesansky OK
(10/22) Killed by KSU, even yds but 9 flags, 6-17 3rd/4th D
(10/22) Off is functional but mistake prone, Def awful vs KSU
(10/14) DB health is key, depth cannot play FBS ball
(10/14) Huge W @ WKU, rushed for 220+, Def great all night
(9/20) Bad L - killed by Delaware, flags, TO's... woof
(9/17) Def better at all 3 levels, good red zone Def
(9/17) QB Jenkins, RB Owens an upgrade for Off
(9/6) Def is fighting hard, impressed w/ new staff
(8/30) Jenkins OK, run off good vs Beth. Cook, DB?
(10/21) QB1 McIvor shoulder inj, R. Tisdale (Fr) vs La Tech
(10/15) FIU performance off a bye? Completely unprepared
(10/15) McIover last 4 games, 2 TD, 4 INT, 231 YPG.
(10/14) Shameful performance vs FIU, OG'd by 200+, Off awful
(10/4) Lucky W @ Del, OG'd by 100 yds, 2 TOs for TDs.
(10/4) QB McIvor is fun in an extremely pass heavy Off
(8/23) Likely 7-8 portal starters on both Off & Def
(8/2) Over Bet Watch, McIvor off great, Def rough
(7/25) Def portal adds include 11 DL, 3 LB, 8 DBs.
(7/25) WR complete rebuild. Took 7 portals + 2 TEs
(7/25) OL rebuild. 10 portal adds. Will take some time
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIU Off | WKU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #75 | #71 |
| SuccessSuc | #111 | #102 |
| ExplosiveExp | #65 | #36 |
| PPAPPA | #101 | #95 |
| PowerPwr | #112 | #71 |
| SP+SP+ | #74 | #78 |
| Pts POPPO | #21 | #54 |
| HavocHav | #70 | #122 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIU Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #94 | #65 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #125 | #113 |
| Run ExplRExp | #101 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #124 | #103 | Run BlockR Blk | #58 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #130 | #116 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #131 | #128 |
| TackleTak | - | #119 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIU Off | WKU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #87 | #52 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #64 | #60 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #40 | #128 |
| PPAExp | #48 | #99 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #109 | #81 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #90 | #88 |
| DB HavocDB | #46 | #132 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | FIU Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #69 | #79 |
| SuccessSuc | #83 | #62 |
| ExplosiveExp | #33 | #20 |
| PPAPPA | #66 | #37 |
| PowerPwr | #104 | #114 |
| SP+SP+ | #56 | #124 |
| Pts POPPO | #78 | #39 |
| HavocHav | #73 | #129 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | FIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #72 | #118 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #117 | #81 |
| Run ExplRExp | #75 | #93 |
| PPAExp | #121 | #95 | Run BlockR Blk | #95 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #108 | #95 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #103 | #101 |
| TackleTak | - | #63 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | FIU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #57 | #28 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #33 | #30 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #59 | #7 |
| PPAExp | #28 | #5 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #48 | #88 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #87 | #129 |
| DB HavocDB | #56 | #108 |
Program Comparison
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
FIU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
FIU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
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Western Kentucky -9.5 (55.5)
Florida International won at Western Kentucky this year (25-6)
Previous Matchups
Florida International beat Western Kentucky last year (25-6)
Western Kentucky beat Florida International in 2023 (41-28)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyone Jenkins | 164 | 263 | 62% | 1742 | 9 | 6 | 6.6 |
| Joe Pesansky (Tr) | 89 | 159 | 56% | 1021 | 11 | 7 | 6.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kejon Owens | 213 | 1334 | 11 | 6.3 | 84 |
| Anthony Carrie (Tr) | 103 | 469 | 5 | 4.6 | 53 |
| Devonte Lyons | 37 | 142 | 1 | 3.8 | 35 |
| Sterling Joseph | 7 | 123 | 2 | 17.6 | 61 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Perry (Tr) | 56 | 840 | 9 | 15.0 | 64 |
| Kyle Mcneal | 31 | 310 | 1 | 10.0 | 30 |
| Dallas Payne (Tr) | 27 | 293 | 4 | 10.9 | 42 |
| Maguire Anderson | 25 | 280 | 1 | 11.2 | 46 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Chaney Jr | 107 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Josiah Taylor | 71 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jessiah Mcgrew | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Shamir Sterlin | 62 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Simmons | 25 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Keegan Davis | 29 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Johnny Chaney Jr | 107 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Dante Anderson (Tr) | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mister Clark | 57 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Brian Blades | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jessiah Mcgrew | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick McIvor (Tr) | 183 | 273 | 67% | 2062 | 12 | 6 | 7.6 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 139 | 212 | 66% | 1432 | 9 | 7 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvis Parrish | 106 | 576 | 1 | 5.4 | 66 |
| La'Vell Wright (Tr) | 85 | 471 | 10 | 5.5 | 39 |
| George Hart III | 70 | 300 | 5 | 4.3 | 36 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 52 | 108 | 2 | 2.1 | 15 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Henry (Tr) | 55 | 888 | 6 | 16.1 | 55 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 66 | 618 | 3 | 9.4 | 78 |
| Moussa Barry | 34 | 488 | 1 | 14.4 | 48 |
| Noah Meyers | 32 | 357 | 3 | 11.2 | 62 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wester (Tr) | 106 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 74 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Dave Herard | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Oliver (Tr) | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Koron Hayward | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Emery (Tr) | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Harper Holloman | 39 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazir Ward | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |