Jacksonville State vs FIU Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 22, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-3, 6-0 CUSA) visit Miami and Pitbull Stadium on Saturday for a Conference USA showdown with the Florida International (FIU) Panthers (5-5, 3-3). Jacksonville State defeated Kennesaw State 35-26 last Saturday for its 5th consecutive win. Jacksonville State leads the conference by a half-game over Western Kentucky with two games left on the regular season schedule. FIU defeated Liberty 34-27 last Saturday for its second consecutive win. The Panthers are out of the race for the conference title, but can qualify for bowl play with one win in their final two games of the regular season. Make sure to read this in-depth Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs FIU Panthers prediction. Your ultimate guide to NCAAF excitement—don’t miss our free picks for Jacksonville State vs. FIU prediction!
Jacksonville State is scoring well, but giving up too much on defense
The Gamecocks are in first place on C-USA, a half game ahead of Western Kentucky and a full game ahead of Kennesaw State and Missouri State. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks score an average of 30.4 points (52nd) per game and allow an average of 26.0 points (80th) per game. Jacksonville State is 5th in rushing yards and 126th in passing yards per game. The Gamecocks average 418.1 yards of total offense per game, which is 44th. Jacksonville State's defense is 62nd in rushing yards allowed and 113th in passing yards allowed per game. The Gamecocks allow an average of 398.6 yards per game, which is 92nd.
Cadill Creel has 843 yards passing with four touchdowns and three interceptions, while Gavin Wimsatt has thrown for 731 yards passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions. Both QBs played in Jacksonville State's last game versus Kennesaw State. Cam Cook is the main player on the offense with 1,313 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns. Deondre Johnson has 393 yards receiving and four touchdowns to lead Jacksonville State. Linebacker Walker O’Sheen is the leading tackler with 60. The Gamecocks’ defense has made 19 quarterback sacks and intercepted nine passes.
Injuries: Jacksonville State will play without WR Nabi Hoyt, while three others are questionable, including two wide receivers and one running back.
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FIU is solid on offense, while its defense gives up too much
At 5-5, FIU is just one win away from becoming bowl-eligible. The FIU Panthers score an average of 26.8 points (74th) per game and allow an average of 29.6 points (101st) per game. FIU is 45th in rushing yards and 86th in passing yards per game. The Panthers average 391.4 yards per game of total offense, which is 66th. The defense is 67th in rushing yards allowed and 116th in passing yards allowed. FIU’s defense allows an average of 406.1 yards per game, which is 100th.
FIU starting quarterback Keyone Jenkins, who has 1,402 yards passing with six touchdowns and four interceptions, has not played the last two games. Joe Pesansky has performed well in place of Jenkins. The signal caller has 723 yards passing with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. Kejon Owens leads all rushers for FIU with 1,039 yards and 10 touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Alex Perry with 567 yards and six touchdown receptions. Linebacker Johnny Chaney Jr has 88 tackles to lead the Panthers. FIU’s defense has made 21 quarterback sacks and intercepted 10 passes.
Injuries: FIU will play without WR Juju Lewis, while four others are questionable, including QB Keyone Jenkins.
FIU vs. Jacksonville State Pick
Spread Pick for FIU vs. Jacksonville State
- FIU Panthers -1 (4 units)
The Jacksonville State offense has one of the best ground games in the nation, averaging 260.2 yards per game, but will face an FIU defense that is allowing just 146.8 yards per game on the ground. The Gamecocks will be forced to throw more often, and they average just 157.9 yards (126th) passing per game. FIU has a balanced attack on offense, averaging 177.7 yards rushing and 213.7 yards passing per game, and will take advantage of a Jacksonville State defense that is allowing 253.2 yards per game through the air. FIU has covered the spread in 12 of its last 18 games and in seven of its last nine games played at home. FIU cannot win the regular season title in Conference USA, while Jacksonville State is trying to hold off its competitors at the top of the standings, and will have much more pressure in this matchup on the road.
Over/Under Pick for FIU vs. Jacksonville State
- Over 56.5 (5 units)
Both offenses will dominate this matchup on Saturday. The total has finished over in five of Jacksonville State's last six games and in four of the Gamecocks' last five games played on the road. FIU has had the total finish over in seven of its last 10 games against an opponent from the Conference USA. Jacksonville State is 52nd in scoring at 30.4 points per game and 80th in points allowed at 26.0 points per game. FIU is 74th in scoring at 26.8 points per game and 101st in points allowed at 29.6 points per game.
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