Kennesaw State Owls vs Florida International Panthers (FIU) Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Use Code WWWC On Tuesday, the Kennesaw State Owls (4-2, 2nd CUSA) visit Miami, Florida, and Pitbull Stadium to play the Florida International Panthers (3-3, 6th CUSA) in a Conference USA tilt, with the opening kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET and televised on ESPN2. Kennesaw State defeated Louisiana Tech 35-7 on October 9 for its fourth straight win. The Owls are second in the CUSA. FIU defeated Western Kentucky 25-6 last Tuesday, snapping a two-game losing streak. The Panthers are 5th in conference place. Kennesaw State has seven players listed as questionable. FIU will play without WR Juju Lewis, while six others are listed as questionable. Make sure to read this in-depth Kennesaw State Owls vs FIU Panthers prediction. Your ultimate guide to NCAAF excitement—don’t miss our free picks for the Kennesaw State Owls at Florida International Panthers prediction!
Kennesaw State needs more from its offense, while its defense is well above average
The Kennesaw State Owls score an average of 22.0 (110th) points per game and allow an average of 20.5 (44th) points per game. Kennesaw State is 83rd in rushing, 82nd in passing, and averages 363.0 yards per game of total offense, which is 89th. The Kennesaw State defense is 94th in rushing yards allowed and 78th in passing yards allowed. The Owls allow an average of 386.8 yards per game, which is 88th.
Two players have seen the most action at quarterback this season for Kennesaw State. Amari Odom has 754 yards passing with four touchdowns and one interception. Dexter Williams II started Kennesaw State's last game versus Louisiana Tech and passed for 290 yards with four touchdowns. On the season, Williams II has 526 yards passing with 4 TDs and 1 interception. Coleman Bennett is the leading rusher for Kennesaw State with 365 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Gabriel Benyard with 398 yards and three touchdown receptions. Kicker Britton Williams is 15-for-16 on extra points and 3-for-6 in field goals. Kennesaw State's leading tackler is linebacker Baron Hopson with 57. Kennesaw State's defense has made 13 quarterback sacks and intercepted three passes.
FIU needs to improve on both sides of the line scrimmage
The FIU Panthers score an average of 21.8 (111th) points per game and allow an average of 27.7 (93rd) points per game. FIU is 40th in rushing and 102nd in passing and averages 379.0 yards per game of total offense, which is 75th. The FIU defense is 62nd in rushing yards allowed and 127th in passing yards allowed. The Owls’ defense allows an average of 407.5 yards per game, which is 112th.
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FIU's offense is led by quarterback Keyone Jenkins, who has thrown for 959 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions. Jenkins has been sacked eight times. Kejon Owens leads the ground game with 658 yards rushing and six touchdowns. Jenkins has rushed for four touchdowns. Alex Perry leads the aerial attack, with 280 yards receiving and two touchdown receptions. Kicker Noah Grant is 2-for-2 in extra points and 5-for-6 in field goals. Starting kicker Robert Czeremcha has not played since September 20.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Florida International Panthers Pick
Spread Pick for Kennesaw State vs. FIU
- Kennesaw State Owls (5 units)
The Kennesaw State Owls arrive at this game riding a four-game winning streak and are just a half-game behind first place in the Conference USA. Kennesaw State knocked off Louisiana Tech last time out by 28 points. The Owls are 89th in total offense and will use a passing attack that averages 217.0 yards per game against a FIU pass defense that is 127th in the nation, allowing 267.3 yards per game through the air. Kennesaw State quarterback Dexter Williams III is coming off a strong effort against Louisiana Tech in which the QB threw for 290 yards and four touchdowns. Kennesaw State has covered the spread in eight of its last 12 games. In just one meeting all the time between these two, Kennesaw State won 27-26. Kennesaw State is 3-0 ATS in its last three, and FIU is 1-2 ATS in its last three.
Over/Under Pick for Kennesaw State vs. FIU
- Under (4 units)
The total has finished under in each of Kennesaw State's last four games and in five of the Owls’ last six. The total has finished under in two of FIU's last three and in four of FIU's last six. Kennesaw State is 44th in points allowed and just 110th in scoring, while FIU is 93rd in points allowed but only 111th in scoring. FIU has scored just 51 points in their last three games. The Owls average just 289 yards per game on the road.
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