The Sam Houston Bearkats and Florida International Panthers look to get back into the win column when they meet on Tuesday in a key Conference USA matchup. Sam Houston is coming off a 31-14 loss to Western Kentucky on Wednesday, while FIU dropped a 30-21 decision at UTEP last week. The Bearkats (5-2, 2-1 C-USA), who had a four-game winning streak stopped against UTEP, are 2-1 on the road this season. The Panthers (2-5, 1-2 C-USA), who have lost four of five, are 2-1 on their home field in 2024.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Pitbull Stadium in Miami. Florida International won the only previous meeting between the schools, a 33-27 double-overtime decision last year. The Bearkats are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Sam Houston vs. FIU odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 46.5.

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The model knows Sam Houston junior quarterback Hunter Watson's status is unknown going into the game after suffering an undisclosed injury against Western Kentucky. He is a dual threat for the Bearkats, leading the team in passing and rushing. He has thrown for 987 yards and nine touchdowns, while rushing 91 times for 407 yards (4.5 average) and four touchdowns. If he can't go, junior quarterback Jase Bauer will start in his place. He completed 12 of 22 passes (54.5%) for 106 yards and one interception against Western Kentucky. He also carried 11 times for 41 yards.

The model also has taken into account that FIU sophomore quarterback Keone Jenkins leads the Panthers' offensive attack. He has completed 117 of 185 passes (63.2%) for 1,422 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has been picked off six times and has a rating of 139.2. In a 45-42 loss to Monmouth on Sept. 21, he completed 23 of 32 passes (71.9%) for 362 yards and two touchdowns. He also carried five times for 20 yards.

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