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WKU Hosts FIU in Week 8 C-USA Matchup as 10-Point Favorite

FIU’s secondary gets two starters back to face Maverick McIvor’s high-volume passing attack.

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NEWARK, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 3: Koron Hayward #34 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers runs the ball to score a pick-six touchdown during the third quarter against the Delaware Blue Hens at Delaware Stadium on October 3, 2025 in Newark, Delaware. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Kickoff is Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, televised on ESPNU.
  • The latest lines list Western Kentucky -10 with a total around 55.5, and a SportsLine model projects the under and shows one side covering in 60% of simulations.
  • Western Kentucky’s offense is paced by QB Maverick McIvor, who entered with 1,704 passing yards on 67.7% completions and a 12–2 TD–INT ratio.
  • FIU leans on RB Kejon Owens (463 rushing yards, five TDs) against a Hilltoppers defense graded poorly against the run, including ranking near the bottom of FBS in yards per rush.
  • The Panthers expect starting defensive backs Brian Blades II and Shamir Sterlin to return after missing their last game, as WKU looks to extend a series run that has outscored FIU 148–47 over the past three meetings.