Liberty Flames defeat Florida International Panthers 49-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Florida International Panthers 10, Liberty Flames 49
The Liberty Flames beat the Florida International Panthers 49-10 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Williams Stadium (VA). The Liberty Flames covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 45.5, with 59 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Florida International Panthers vs. Liberty Flames final score and game recap
The Liberty Flames led 7-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 21-0 to lead 28-0 at halftime. They outscored the Florida International Panthers 21-10 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- JJ Kohl (Florida International Panthers): 21/28 passing for 164 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Kyle McNeal (Florida International Panthers): 6 catches for 56 yards.
- Deshawn Purdie (Liberty Flames): 16/19 passing for 227 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Makai Jackson (Liberty Flames): 6 catches for 86 yards.
Who covered the spread in Florida International Panthers vs. Liberty Flames?
The Liberty Flames covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites, winning by 39 points.
The spread opened at Liberty Flames -14 and closed at Liberty Flames -13.5.
Did Florida International Panthers vs. Liberty Flames go over or under the total?
The game went over: 59 points combined against a closing total of 45.5, over by 13.5. 28 of the 59 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 45 and closed at 45.5.
How did AiQ's Florida International Panthers vs. Liberty Flames predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Liberty Flames to win at -575, a win (+$17.39 on a $100 bet).
Florida International Panthers vs. Liberty Flames game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Liberty Flames team total 29.5: the over, paying -120, with 49 scored.
- First-half spread: Liberty Flames -7.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-half moneyline: Liberty Flames won the first half, paying -425.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -108, with 28 points scored.
- Florida International Panthers team total 14.5: the under, paying -111, with 10 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Liberty Flames won the first quarter, paying -270.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -115, with 7 points scored.
Florida International Panthers vs. Liberty Flames odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Florida International Panthers at +425 and the Liberty Flames at -590. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Liberty Flames a 82% favorite. The Liberty Flames won as the favorite at -590: $16.95 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Liberty Flames, the best price before the game was -550 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−0.7% value).
The spread moved toward the Florida International Panthers between the open and the close, and the Liberty Flames covered. The total moved up from 45 to 45.5, and the game went over.
Florida International Panthers and Liberty Flames betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Florida International Panthers 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times. That made it three straight losses for the Florida International Panthers.
This result left the Liberty Flames 7-1 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times. That made it seven straight wins for the Liberty Flames.
What's next for Florida International Panthers and Liberty Flames?
Next for the Florida International Panthers: the Missouri State Bears at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Liberty Flames: at the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, November 7, 2026.