Delaware Blue Hens vs. Florida International Panthers Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 20, 2025
The Delaware Blue Hens (2-1, 1-2 O/U) are facing off against the Florida International Panthers (2-1, 1-2 O/U) are battling it out in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season on Saturday evening inside Pitbull Stadium in the opening of Conference USA action for our Blue Hens vs. Panthers prediction. The Blue Hens are coming off a 44-41 overtime home win on Saturday against the UConn Huskies. The Panthers are coming off their 38-28 home win against the Florida Atlantic Owls on Saturday. Your Saturday scout: NCAAF predictions for Delaware Blue Hens at Florida International Panthers you can trust.
Blue Hens Ready for Conference USA Debut
The Delaware Blue Hens have been doing well in their first season in FBS as they are 2-1 after their 44-41 overtime home win against the UConn Huskies last week. Quarterback Nick Minicucci has played well under center this season as he completed 69-of-106 (65.1%) of his passes for 847 yards with five touchdown passes and one interception while also rushing 34 times for 69 yards (2.0 yards per carry) and four rushing touchdowns. He took over for Zach Marker, who was injured in the opener. Wide receiver Kyre Duplessis stepped up as he leads the program with 17 catches for 263 yards (15.5 yards per reception) with two touchdowns.
Delaware’s defense has been struggling as they are giving up 29.7 points per game. The defense has been applying a good amount of pressure, though, as they have eight sacks, a pair of interceptions (one pick-six), two forced fumbles, and zero fumble recoveries. With Conference USA action beginning, it will be interesting to see how this Delaware team holds up.
Injury Report for Delaware
- Wide receiver Jake Thaw: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Micah Pryor: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Azir Lee: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive guard Wahkeem Roman: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Donovan Lewis: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Kion Wright: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback A’Khoury Lyde: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Q’Yaeir Price: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Thomas Amakwaa: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Keontae Jenkins: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Quarterback Zach Marker: Leg (OUT)
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Panthers on the Prowl
The Florida International Panthers are looking to keep playing well after winning last week against the FAU Owls 38-28 at home. The offense is holding its own as they are averaging 28.7 points per game up to this point. Quarterback Keyone Jenkins has done an okay job passing the football as he completed 51-of-82 (62.2%) of his passes for 498 yards with a passing touchdown and an interception. He ran the ball well with 19 rushes for 41 yards (2.2 yards per carry) with three rushing touchdowns. The team has also been able to run the ball effectively as running back Kejon Owens has 45 carries for 322 yards (7.2 yards per attempt) with four rushing touchdowns.
The defense has played at a respectable level as they are giving up 23.7 points per game so far this season. The defense recorded six sacks, three interceptions, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. The team needs to be able to get more pressure defensively if they want to win conference games this season.
Injury Report for Florida International
- Linebacker Percy Courtney Jr: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Defensive lineman Aaron Armitage: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Cornerback Ormond Wallace: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Juju Lewis: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Delaware vs. Florida International Panthers Pick
Spread Pick for Delaware Blue Hens vs. FIU
- Florida International Panthers -5.5 (4 units)
This is the first Conference USA game for Delaware and they have looked well during the nonconference portion of the schedule. However, they have beaten FCS Delaware State and UConn, two teams that aren’t too relevant in college football. FIU has been in the conference for a while and they should have more talent since Delaware just arrived in FBS. They can run the ball a lot more effectively and should be able to carry that to a victory. The spread isn’t too large so go with the FIU Panthers to win by at least a touchdown at home.
Over/Under Pick for Delaware Blue Hens at Florida International Panthers
- Over 55.5 (5 units)
With the weather expected to be rainy during the game, expect to see these quarterbacks tend to hand the ball off rather than drop back and pass consistently. Both teams have been able to run the ball well, with the Blue Hens averaging 4.6 yards per rush while the Panthers are gaining 4.9 yards per carry. These defenses also are not applying much pressure up front so go with under 55.5 points to hit.
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