Week 8 · College Football
The TailgateNinjas model gives FIU a 79% chance to beat Middle Tennessee in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.

#132 Conference USA
Middle Tennessee
0% to make the 12

#100 Conference USA
FIU
0% to make the 12
FIU should handle it: 12.5-point edge, 79% to win.
Middle Tennessee
21%
to win
FIU
79%
to win
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