COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Florida Atlantic enters with a 1-1 record and a strong offensive output, led by 29.5 points per game and 412.0 total yards per game, but its defense has struggled badly, allowing 48.0 points and 508.5 yards per game. Florida International is also 1-1, but its profile is more balanced: 21.0 points per game on offense, 460.5 yards per game, and only 19.5 points allowed per game. Florida Atlantic’s passing attack has been the sharper unit so far, while Florida International has been more effective on the ground with 117.0 rushing yards per game.
Florida Atlantic has the better overall offensive ceiling, but Florida International’s defensive results and balanced scoring profile make this game more likely to land in the low 60s than to turn into a shootout beyond the current market. Florida Atlantic should have enough home-field and passing-game advantage to win, but Florida International can do enough on offense to keep the pace controlled. Final score prediction: Florida Atlantic Owls 34, Florida International Panthers 27, with the under as the preferred bet.