FIU vs Sam Houston Picks and Prediction – 10/18/2023

The FIU Panthers visit Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas on Wednesday to play the Sam Houston State Bearkats. FIU dropped to 3-4 overall and is 0-4 in Conference-USA play following its 27-14 loss to the UTEP Miners. FIU has lost three straight, which follows a three-game winning run. FIU gained 363 yards of total offense, but gave up 441 yards of total offense to UTEP. Make sure you stay up to date with all the college football action, with our college football picks.

FIU quarterback Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 1,474 yards with five touchdowns and seven interceptions. Shomari Lawrence is the leading rusher with 388 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Kris Mitchell with 636 yards and four touchdown receptions. Linebacker Donovan Manuel is the leading tackler with 72. FIU has made 12 quarterback sacks and intercepted five passes. 

Sam Houston State remained winless at 0-6 overall and 0-3 in Conference-USA play following its 27-13 loss to New Mexico State on Wednesday. Sam Houston State was held to just 367 yards of total offense and gave up 458 yards of total offense to New Mexico State. Sam Houston State quarterback Keegan Shoemaker passed for 285 yards with two touchdowns.

Sam Houston State quarterback Keaton Shoemaker has thrown for 1,016 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions. The leading rusher is John Gentry with 141 yards, while the leading receiver is Noah Smith with 308 yards and three touchdown receptions. Linebacker Trevor Williams is the leading tackler with 71. Sam Houston State has made seven quarterback sacks and intercepted two passes.