Tue Oct 14 21:30:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Western Kentucky to Host FIU in Conference USA Showdown**

Bowling Green, KY – The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-1, 3-0) are set to face the Florida International Panthers (2-3, 0-1) in a Conference USA matchup this Tuesday at Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

The Hilltoppers enter the game riding a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating Delaware 27-24. Meanwhile, the Panthers are looking to bounce back from a 51-10 defeat against UConn after coming off a bye week.

Oddsmakers have installed Western Kentucky as a 10-point favorite. The over/under for the game is set at 55.5 points.

FIU hopes to utilize its strong running game, led by senior running back Kejon Owens, to keep the game close. Owens is averaging 6.1 yards per carry and has 463 rushing yards with five touchdowns. WKU’s rush defense allows almost 200 yards per game.

Western Kentucky’s offense is led by quarterback Maverick McIvor, who leads Conference USA with 1,704 passing yards and a 12-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The Hilltoppers are averaging a conference-leading 429.5 total yards and 33.7 points per game.

SportsLine’s projection model is leaning towards the under on the point total and has identified a side of the spread that hits in 60% of simulations.

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