Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Pitbull Stadium, Miami, Florida
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Miami, FL)
Temperature: ~87°F (31°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Hot and humid, partly cloudy skies, chance of scattered evening showers (20–25%)
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth, especially for Delaware traveling south.
Injury Report
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (C-USA):
QB Nick Minicucci (265 yards, 1 TD, 3 rushing TDs vs. UConn) healthy.
RB Jo’Nathan Silver (179 rushing yards, 2 TDs vs. UConn) available.
WR Kyre Duplessis (161 yards, 1 TD vs. UConn) active.
No major defensive absences reported.
FIU Panthers (C-USA):
QB Keyone Jenkins (184 yards, 1 TD vs. FAU; also 43 rushing yards, 1 TD) healthy.
RB Kejon Owens (173 rushing yards, 2 TDs vs. FAU) available.
WR Maguire Anderson (81 yards vs. FAU) active.
Defense intact, led by LB Johnny Chaney Jr. (22 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack).
Key Player Matchups
QB Nick Minicucci (Delaware) vs. FIU Secondary
Minicucci is efficient and mobile; FIU must contain his scrambling ability.
RB Jo’Nathan Silver (Delaware) vs. FIU Front Seven
Silver’s 179-yard performance vs. UConn showed his explosiveness; FIU linebackers must limit big runs.
QB Keyone Jenkins (FIU) vs. Delaware Pass Rush
Jenkins is accurate and mobile; Delaware must pressure him to prevent rhythm passing.
RB Kejon Owens (FIU) vs. Delaware Linebackers
Owens’ 9.1 YPC vs. FAU highlights his big-play potential.
Recent Team Form
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (2–1, C-USA)
8/30/25: W 38–14 vs. FCS opponent
9/6/25: L 34–17 @ Syracuse
9/13/25: W 44–41 @ UConn
Trend: Offense explosive (averaging 35 PPG), defense vulnerable against the pass.
FIU Panthers (2–1, C-USA)
8/30/25: W 27–14 vs. FCS opponent
9/6/25: L 31–17 @ UCF
9/13/25: W 38–28 vs. FAU
Trend: Balanced attack with strong rushing game; defense opportunistic.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Delaware and FIU.
Betting Trends
FIU:
3–0 ATS in 2025.
1 of 3 games has gone over the total.
2–0 SU as a favorite this season.
Delaware:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
1 of 3 games has gone over the total.
1–1 SU as an underdog this season.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
FIU: Strong ATS start in 2025; reliable when favored by less than a touchdown.
Delaware: Competitive ATS as an underdog; offense capable of keeping games close.
C-USA Trends: Conference games often trend under, but both teams’ recent shootouts suggest the over is in play.
Game Odds
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens – 6
Florida International Panthers 55
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
