Florida International at Western Kentucky Game Matchup
Florida International logo Florida International Golden Panthers at Western Kentucky HilltoppersWestern Kentucky logo
Tuesday, October 14th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium - Bowling Green, KY  (Conference USA)

 
Golden Panthers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Willie Simmons (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 26 - 26 (22 - 32 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.5 - 6.5 (#110)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 9)
FIU coming off BYE
WKU coming off BYE
Our Line: Western Kentucky -5.5   (SP+ WKU -12)
Projected Score: FIU: 22 - WKU: 27 (51)
WKU Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
FIU Travel: 855 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Hilltoppers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 25 - 25 (26 - 14 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 5 (#51)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
 
Florida International's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/6 Florida International at Penn State+46.5
Sat 9/13 Florida International vs Florida Atlantic-1.5
Sat 9/20 Florida International vs Delaware-4
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Florida International at UConn+13.5
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/14 Florida International at Western Kentucky+5.5
Tue 10/21 Florida International vs Kennesaw State-8.5
Wed 10/29 Florida International at Missouri State-1
Sat 11/8 Florida International at Middle Tennessee-0
Sat 11/15 Florida International vs Liberty+12.5
Sat 11/22 Florida International vs Jacksonville State-6.5
Sat 11/29 Florida International at Sam Houston+0

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Florida International's Schedule
Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/22 Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston-7.50.0
Fri 8/29 Western Kentucky vs North Alabama-11.5
Sat 9/6 Western Kentucky at Toledo+13
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Western Kentucky vs Nevada-8
Sat 9/27 Western Kentucky at Missouri State-4
Fri 10/3 Western Kentucky at Delaware-2.5
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/14 Western Kentucky vs Florida International-5.5
Tue 10/21 Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech-2
Sat 11/1 Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State-9.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee-8.5
Sat 11/22 Western Kentucky at LSU+40
Sat 11/29 Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State-5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 10
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 10
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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)26.337% (125)2.48 (130)12242% (64)2294.44 (21)#37 (.12)41% (62)25.844% (81)37% (30)3.49 (39)47.41.61.3
WKU#66 (.19)42% (83)24.938% (117)2.78 (108)11045% (33)2653.83 (78)#95 (.21)45% (102)24.648% (113)40% (60)3.66 (54)41.31.71.5
 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
FIU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WKU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FIU Offense1226.321.539.2%4.441.6183511222293.752%48%37%42%16%.13
WKU Defense1424.613.544.7%3.661.5 - - - - - 63%36%48%40%13%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FIU Defense1225.831.841.2%3.491.3 - - - - - 56%44%44%37%12%.12
WKU Offense1424.926.341.8%3.831.7193741102653.545%55%38%45%16%.19

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Florida International1228:4017.931%54%5.547.41.61.33.91.5229.5
Western Kentucky1427:5219.341%59%4.141.31.71.54.91.6029.7
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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 Offense1252% (58)37% (125)32.9121.73.716 (90)- (124)2.48 (130)58% (128)11% (90)0.9 (101)
WKU Defense1463% (134)48% (113) - - - - .19 (103)3.36 (116)77% (93)9% (88)0.9 (35)
 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 Defense1256% (122)44% (81) - - - - .17 (95)3.18 (95)71% (57)7% (129)1.03 (93)
WKU Offense1445% (105)38% (117)31.1109.73.514 (98).01 (121)2.78 (108)69% (100)11% (87)0.95 (75)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FIU Offense1248% (78)42% (64)17.227.8229.48.213.424 (38)11 (72).29 (48)1.6 (40)32% (79)27% (107).27 (93)5% (46)2 (71)
WKU Defense1436% (1)40% (60) - - - - - - 10 (66).29 (99)1.8 (128)28% (116)29% (47).23 (37)3% (132)2.1 (92)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FIU Defense1244% (14)37% (30) - - - - - - 11 (52).05 (5)1.3 (7)28% (114)25% (5).11 (4)5% (108)1.9 (29)
WKU Offense1455% (26)45% (33)22.133.5264.67.91228 (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: -11.82 #98
Florida International's Offense Rating: 6.37 #113
Florida International's Defense Rating: 18.19 #90
2025 Talent Rating: 504.00 #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Florida International's 2025 Expected Record: 4.5 - 6.5
Florida International's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -18.0 #129
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.0 #124
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #118

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 385.5
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.31

Power Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -11.82   Western Kentucky: -9.295

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Florida International: -18.0   Western Kentucky: -5.8




Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -9.295 #116
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 5.91 #119
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 23.70 #114
2025 Talent Rating: 504.00 #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #82
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.8 #85
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #102
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2 #68

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 385.5
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.31


Florida International Scoring
Offense: 26.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 21.5
Defense: 25.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.8

Florida International's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 27
Florida International 22

Projected Total Points: 51
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.3
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.5

Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202311/25Florida International28Western Kentucky41Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky -11.5Western Kentucky54.0Over
202209/24Western Kentucky73Florida International0Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky -31Western Kentucky65.0Over
202110/23Florida International19Western Kentucky34Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky -16.5Florida International78.0Under
202011/21Western Kentucky38Florida International21Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky -6.5Western Kentucky41.5Over
201909/07Florida International14Western Kentucky20Western KentuckyFlorida International -9Western Kentucky57.0Under
201810/27Western Kentucky17Florida International38Florida InternationalFlorida International -3Florida International54.0Over
201711/24Florida International41Western Kentucky17Florida InternationalWestern Kentucky -3Florida International56.5Over
201611/05Western Kentucky49Florida International21Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky -25Western Kentucky65.5Over
201511/21Florida International7Western Kentucky63Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky -14Western Kentucky65.5Over
201210/27Florida International6Western Kentucky14Western Kentucky
201111/05Western Kentucky10Florida International9Western Kentucky
201010/09Florida International28Western Kentucky21Florida International
200910/10Western Kentucky20Florida International37Florida International
200812/06Florida International27Western Kentucky3Florida International
200511/19Florida International38Western Kentucky35Florida International
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Western Kentucky967 Overs
Florida International632 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams8 - 75 - 43 - 12 - 3
Road Teams7 - 84 - 53 - 21 - 3

(#98) Florida International Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -11.82 #98
Offense Rating: 6.37 #113
Defense Rating: 18.19 #90
Overall SP+ Rating: -18.0 #129
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.0 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #118
Talent Rating: 504.00 #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Expected Record: 4.5 - 6.5

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.44 PPO
Awful Run Success 37%
Avg Pass Success 42%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Good in Scoring Position 3.49 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 44%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position


Florida International Notes
(5/23) FIU was 1-5 in 1 score games LY
(4/7) RB rebuild, but still strength of the team
(4/7) RB Owens, Lyons & Allen (Mia) will all play
(3/24) QB Jenkins back, pass improved, fumbles a lot
(3/24) WR complete rebuild and looks very ?
(3/24) OL awful LY, 2/5 back. 2 portal adds.
(3/24) Def bad, replacing a lot. 4 DL, 3 DB portals
(3/24) HC Simmons successful at Fl A&M, good fit
(3/24) DC Dewitt a crooter, retained by Simmons
Florida International     Ratings Matchup     Western Kentucky
Power #98
#116
Off #113
#119
Def #90
#114
Talent #105
#105
SP+ #129
#85
SP+ Off #124
#102
SP+ Def #118
#68

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

Weather Forecast
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: FIU | WKU
Depth Chart: FIU | WKU
Rosters: FIU | WKU
(#116) Western Kentucky Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -9.295 #116
Offense Rating: 5.91 #119
Defense Rating: 23.70 #114
Overall SP+ Rating: -5.8 #85
Offense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #102
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2 #68
Talent Rating: 504.00 #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #82
Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Good Pass Success 45%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.66 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Western Kentucky Notes
(5/2) WR Henry (FCS W Ill) 1,179 yds, 6 TD LY
(3/22) Def avg CUSA, but must rebuild most
(3/22) Def portals 7 DL, 1 LB, 5 DBs.
(3/22) Almost 60% new roster, new OC/DC.
(3/22) New OC Bowie (Alb. Chr.) brought QB McIvor
(3/22) QB McIvor (3k yds/30 TD) a big find for '25
(3/22) RB rebuild. Hart has exp, Hampton some
(3/22) WR complete rebuild. Took 5 portals + 2 TEs
(3/22) OL rebuild. 5 portal adds. Very ?


  
Florida International's OC Nick Coleman
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Keyone Jenkins18830462%25572288.4
Chayden Peery71258%58104.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Kejon Owens9239254.326
Devonte Lyons4328826.721
Keyone Jenkins7513021.734
Anthony Carrie (Tr)2512014.830
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Alex Perry (Tr)2219508.918
Dallas Payne (Tr)17192111.337
Juju Lewis593218.642
Kejon Owens98209.129

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Florida International's DC Jovan Dewitt
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Websley Etienne (Tr)562005
Keegan Davis304400
Brian Blades291006
Percy Courtney Jr.251000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keegan Davis304400
Dwight Nunoo132120
Germaine Carter101100
Websley Etienne (Tr)562005
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brian Blades291006
Websley Etienne (Tr)562005
Sadonnie Gay00001

Western Kentucky's OC Rick Bowie
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Maverick McIvor (Tr)31249663%38473077.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
George Hart III4420424.630
Jalen Hampton115705.214
K.D. Hutchinson85106.442
John Cannon (Tr)117017.017
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jairus Mack (Tr)19418022.059
K.D. Hutchinson26392315.174
Isaiah Myers (Tr)13237318.237
Noah Meyers7123117.624

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Western Kentucky's DC DaVon Brown
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Lewis (Tr)432005
Demarko Williams372001
Kent Robinson334204
Braxton Myers (Tr)312002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kent Robinson334204
Jayden Gray (Tr)143211
Dominic Oliver (Tr)152110
Jaylen Lewis (Tr)432005
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Lewis (Tr)432005
Kent Robinson334204
Braxton Myers (Tr)312002