WHAT TO WATCH:
In this very young series, FAU has come out more victorious , winning 9 out of the 12 times they have faced FIU. This year, the game will be held at FIU, so they will have a better chance of winning on their home field.
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FAU: FAU is a pretty balanced team overall, average 130 yards per game rushing and 185 yards per game. Look for FAU to try to exploit FIU by making some big plays. Look for FAU to try to establish a run game early, then mix up the playbook as the game continues. While FIU does give up a lot of yards, FIU is 50th in the nation in points against. FAU must capitalize in the red zone in order to win the game.
FIU: FIU has a slightly better ranked passing attack than rushing attack. In this game , look for them to be in the Shotgun formation quite a bit. In addition, they will look to find ways to give their faster players the ball. With that being said, although they haven't had great success running the ball, look for them to try to establish the run game. If they can do so, their offense will open up.
X FACTOR:
FAU: Jenson Stoshak
Since FIU is ranked lowly in the passing game , look for FAU to take a number of shots down the field to Jenson Stoshak. Stoshak has an average of 21.1 yards per catch this season. If FAU can make the big plays on offense, they will force FIU's offense to score. Look for FAU to find a way to put the ball in this guy's hands. In addition, look for quarterback Jaquez Johnson to run around and make plays. Jaquez currently has rushed for 3 touchdowns this season.
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FIU: Defense, Defense, Defense! That will be key if FIU wants to win the game. All players on defense must step up, and maybe even have to score to help FIU win the game. Look out for players like Treyvon Williams to make an impact in the game. If the defense can force turnovers, FIU's offense will have a much better chance of putting points on the board. FIU has managed to have a +10 turnover margin.
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PREDICTION:
Usually, I would go with FAU in this game. They have won the last 5 out of 6 meetings between the two. However, FIU has looked alot better throughout the first 5 games of the season. I predict that FIU will win 17-14.