Week 3 · College Football
FIU vs FAU prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives FAU a 66% chance to beat FIU in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#100 Conference USA
FIU
0% to make the 12
@
#86 American Athletic Conference
FAU
1% to make the 12
The model's read
SpreadFAU −6.5Model
Projected scoreFIU 23 — FAU 29
FAU is the pick by 6.5, but it's live — 66% on the model.
Chaos meter67 · LIVE
67/ 100
CalmMayhem
FIU
34%
to win
FAU
66%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksFIUFAU#78Offense · EPA/play#76
#66Defense · EPA/play#114
#35Explosiveness#7
#90Success rate#98
42%Returning production21%
National ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
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