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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Future: (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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
FIU coming off BYE
WKU coming off BYE
Our Line: Western Kentucky -12 (SP+ WKU -8)
Projected Score: FIU: 21 - WKU: 33 (54)
WKU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
FIU Travel: 855 miles, 1 hrs ahead
WKU coming off BYE
Our Line: Western Kentucky -12 (SP+ WKU -8)
Projected Score: FIU: 21 - WKU: 33 (54)
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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (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 (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | #81 (.16) | 41% (94) | 28.5 | 39% (110) | 2.84 (83) | 176 | 43% (54) | 202 | 4.04 (38) | #70 (.16) | 43% (81) | 30 | 46% (109) | 41% (62) | 3.65 (67) | 53.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| WKU | #74 (.17) | 43% (58) | 29.5 | 45% (52) | 2.97 (62) | 123 | 42% (64) | 252 | 4.21 (30) | #42 (.11) | 37% (19) | 22.8 | 39% (26) | 36% (18) | 2.72 (11) | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 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) | 37% (125) | 2.48 (130) | 122 | 42% (64) | 229 | 4.44 (21) | #37 (.12) | 41% (62) | 44% (81) | 37% (30) | 3.49 (39) | 47.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | ||
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 | 13 | 28.5 | 22.4 | 40.7% | 4.04 | 1.5 | 19 | 377 | 176 | 202 | 5 | 49% | 49% | 39% | 43% | 17% | .16 |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 22.8 | 18.8 | 37% | 2.72 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 52% | 39% | 36% | 16% | .11 |
| 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 | 13 | 30 | 29.8 | 42.5% | 3.65 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 51% | 46% | 41% | 16% | .16 |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 29.5 | 35 | 43.2% | 4.21 | 1.4 | 20 | 374 | 123 | 252 | 4.2 | 42% | 57% | 45% | 42% | 15% | .17 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 13 | 29:24 | 18.9 | 36% | 62% | 6.2 | 53.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 0 | 30.1 |
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 27:10 | 20 | 45% | 33% | 5.6 | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 28.2 |
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 | 13 | 49% (66) | 39% (110) | 35.1 | 175.5 | 5 | 26 (49) | .15 (52) | 2.84 (83) | 74% (57) | 10% (74) | 1.19 (4) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 46% (22) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .09 (61) | 2.79 (52) | 55% (3) | 9% (94) | 1.13 (130) |
| 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 | 13 | 46% (21) | 46% (109) | - | - | - | - | .12 (84) | 3.21 (118) | 75% (96) | 10% (68) | 0.94 (56) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 42% (125) | 45% (52) | 29.2 | 122.7 | 4.2 | 20 (78) | .09 (81) | 2.97 (62) | 81% (12) | 9% (49) | 0.92 (84) |
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 | 13 | 49% (72) | 43% (54) | 18.2 | 29.2 | 201.8 | 6.9 | 11.1 | 18 (134) | 11 (88) | .21 (90) | 1.4 (127) | 33% (90) | 27% (101) | .23 (96) | 7% (116) | 1.9 (94) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (109) | 36% (18) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (55) | .16 (33) | 1.5 (62) | 34% (32) | 27% (31) | .23 (43) | 7% (17) | 2 (69) |
| 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 | 13 | 51% (102) | 41% (62) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (31) | .26 (79) | 1.6 (99) | 31% (75) | 28% (55) | .29 (68) | 7% (31) | 2.2 (119) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 57% (12) | 42% (64) | 23.3 | 35 | 251.6 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 21 (42) | 11 (60) | .24 (72) | 1.5 (89) | 33% (100) | 34% (24) | .36 (45) | 6% (89) | 1.9 (104) |
Florida International's Power Ratings
Florida International's Power Rating: -8.08 #99
Florida International's Offense Rating: 4.06 #101
Florida International's Defense Rating: 12.14 #95
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: -7.3 #94
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #69
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #114
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Florida International's Power Rating: -8.08 #99
Florida International's Offense Rating: 4.06 #101
Florida International's Defense Rating: 12.14 #95
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: -7.3 #94
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #69
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #114
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -8.08 Western Kentucky: 4.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -7.3 Western Kentucky: 0.4
Florida International: -8.08 Western Kentucky: 4.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -7.3 Western Kentucky: 0.4
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 4.47 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
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: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 4.47 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
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: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
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 33
Florida International 21
Total Points: 54
Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 34
Florida International 16
Total Points: 50
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 31
Florida International 23
Total Points: 54
Western Kentucky 33
Florida International 21
Total Points: 54
Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 34
Florida International 16
Total Points: 50
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 31
Florida International 23
Total Points: 54
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 |
| Power RatePwr | #99 | #57 |
| SP+SP+ | #94 | #70 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #64 | #55 |
| OffenseOff | #57 | #64 |
| DefenseDef | #71 | #54 |
| Spec TeamsST | #89 | #28 |
| 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 | |
| Perf GradePerf | #57 | #54 |
| SuccessSuc | #94 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #34 | #116 |
| PPAPPA | #81 | #42 |
| PowerPwr | #101 | #39 |
| SP+SP+ | #69 | #80 |
| Pts POPPO | #38 | #11 |
| HavocHav | #101 | #58 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIU Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #89 | #72 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #110 | #26 |
| Run ExplRExp | #4 | #130 |
| PPAExp | #52 | #61 | Run BlockR Blk | #35 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #83 | #52 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #120 | #31 |
| TackleTak | - | #118 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIU Off | WKU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #70 | #34 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #54 | #18 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #127 | #62 |
| PPAExp | #90 | #33 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #110 | #70 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #74 | #94 |
| DB HavocDB | #116 | #17 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | FIU Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #64 | #71 |
| SuccessSuc | #58 | #81 |
| ExplosiveExp | #70 | #80 |
| PPAPPA | #74 | #70 |
| PowerPwr | #77 | #95 |
| SP+SP+ | #60 | #114 |
| Pts POPPO | #30 | #67 |
| HavocHav | #61 | #55 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | FIU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #74 | #126 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #52 | #109 |
| Run ExplRExp | #84 | #56 |
| PPAExp | #81 | #84 | Run BlockR Blk | #91 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #118 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #99 | #115 |
| TackleTak | - | #62 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | FIU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #47 | #16 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #64 | #62 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #89 | #99 |
| PPAExp | #72 | #79 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #34 | #95 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #49 | #68 |
| DB HavocDB | #89 | #31 |
Program Comparison
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
FIU 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
FIU 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 65°
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 65°
Western Kentucky -9.5 (55.5)
Florida International won at Western Kentucky this year (25-6)
Previous Matchups
Western Kentucky beat Florida International in 2023 (41-28)
Western Kentucky beat Florida International in 2022 (73-0)
| 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 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 74 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |