The Florida International Panthers (2-6) and the New Mexico State Aggies (2-5) square off on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Riccardo Silva Stadium in a clash of CUSA opponents.

The Panthers are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) against the Aggies. The over/under for this game is 43.5 points.

Read on for our preview for this this game between the Panthers and the Aggies, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Florida International vs. New Mexico State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Panthers (-8.5)
• Moneyline: Panthers (-365), Aggies (+282)
• Total: 43.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Florida International vs. New Mexico State betting info and stats

Florida International is 5-2-0 against the spread so far this season. Florida International lost the only game it played as the moneyline favorite this season. New Mexico State has won two games against the spread so far this season (2-5-0). In the six games New Mexico State has been the underdog by at least 8.5 points, it covered the spread twice. New Mexico State has been the moneyline underdog six times this year, going 1-5 in those games.

Florida International vs. New Mexico State recent stats and trends

Florida International Panthers

• Florida International has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 0-3 record straight-up in those games.
• Florida International and its opponents have combined to hit the over one time in those games.
• The last three Florida International games averaged 49.8 total points, 6.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.

New Mexico State Aggies

• New Mexico State is 1-2 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 0-3 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the last three New Mexico State games has gone over the set total every time.
• New Mexico State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 54.3 points scored. That’s 10.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Florida International vs. New Mexico State key players

Florida International Panthers

• Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 1,438 yards (179.8 ypg) to lead Florida International, completing 60.8% of his passes and tossing 10 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season.
• Kejon Owens has racked up 317 yards on 74 carries while finding the end zone five times as a runner.
• Lexington Joseph has piled up 258 yards on 61 attempts, scoring two times.
• Eric Rivers’ leads his squad with 581 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 32 receptions (out of 59 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
• Dean Patterson has put together a 384-yard season so far with three touchdowns, hauling in 31 passes on 52 targets.
• Nazeviah Burris has a total of 209 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 22 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Travion Barnes, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up 3.0 sacks, 7.0 TFL, 73 tackles, and one interception.
• Jamal Potts has a team-leading one interception to go along with 37 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.

New Mexico State Aggies

• Parker Awad leads New Mexico State with 518 yards on 40-of-92 passing with four touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
• Seth McGowan is his team’s leading rusher with 90 carries for 458 yards, or 65.4 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
• Mike Washington has collected 284 yards (on 78 carries) with three touchdowns.
• PJ Johnson III has collected 12 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 215 (30.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 29 times and has one touchdown.
• TJ Pride has recorded 213 receiving yards (30.4 yards per game) and one touchdown on 20 receptions.
• Kordell David’s 14 grabs (on 41 targets) have netted him 117 yards (16.7 ypg).
• Kale Edwards paces the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
• Tyler Martinez, New Mexico State’s leading tackler, has 42 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Josiah Cox has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 20 tackles and two passes defended.