Florida International Panthers defeat New Mexico State Aggies 22-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · NCAAF · New Mexico State Aggies 3, Florida International Panthers 22
The Florida International Panthers beat the New Mexico State Aggies 22-3 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Pitbull Stadium. The Florida International Panthers covered the spread as 7-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 47.5, with 25 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won, and its player props went 6-6.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Florida International Panthers final score and game recap
The Florida International Panthers led 7-0 after the first quarter and 10-3 at halftime. They outscored the New Mexico State Aggies 12-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- James Jones (New Mexico State Aggies): 15 carries for 89 yards.
- Terrione Graves (New Mexico State Aggies): 2 catches for 39 yards.
- Devonte Lyons (Florida International Panthers): 14 carries for 78 yards.
- Anthony Carrie (Florida International Panthers): 16 carries for 37 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in New Mexico State Aggies vs. Florida International Panthers?
The Florida International Panthers covered the spread as 7-point favorites, winning by 19 points.
The spread opened at Florida International Panthers -5.5 and closed at Florida International Panthers -7.
Did New Mexico State Aggies vs. Florida International Panthers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 25 points combined against a closing total of 47.5, under by 22.5. 13 of the 25 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 47 and closed at 47.5.
How did AiQ's New Mexico State Aggies vs. Florida International Panthers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won, and its player props went 6-6.
- Moneyline: the Florida International Panthers to win at -250, a win (+$40 on a $100 bet).
- Player props: 6-6, -$157.44 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Florida International Panthers player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 6-6 in this game, -$157.44 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Adam Damante (New Mexico State Aggies): under 1.5 passing touchdowns at -240, finished with 0, a win.
- Kyle McNeal (Florida International Panthers): under 2.5 receptions at -103, finished with 2, a win.
- JJ Kohl (Florida International Panthers): over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -150, finished with 0, a loss.
- TK King (New Mexico State Aggies): over 4.5 receptions at -108, finished with 0, a loss.
- AJ Williams III (New Mexico State Aggies): under 2.5 receptions at -160, finished with 1, a win.
- Maguire Anderson (Florida International Panthers): over 4.5 receptions at -192, finished with 1, a loss.
- TK King (New Mexico State Aggies): to score a touchdown at +180, a loss.
- James Jones (New Mexico State Aggies): to score a touchdown at -160, a loss.
- Maguire Anderson (Florida International Panthers): to score a touchdown at -115, a loss.
- James Resar (Florida International Panthers): over 2.5 receptions at -123, finished with 3, a win.
- Josiah Thomas (New Mexico State Aggies): under 3.5 receptions at -125, finished with 1, a win.
- James Resar (Florida International Panthers): over 24.5 receiving yards at -125, finished with 28, a win.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Florida International Panthers game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- New Mexico State Aggies team total 19.5: the under, paying -104, with 3 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Florida International Panthers won the first quarter, paying -166.
- First-half moneyline: Florida International Panthers won the first half, paying -218.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying -112, with 13 points scored.
- Florida International Panthers team total 27.5: the under, paying -115, with 22 scored.
- First-half spread: Florida International Panthers -3.5 covered, paying -122.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying -110, with 7 points scored.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Florida International Panthers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Mexico State Aggies at +210 and the Florida International Panthers at -265. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Florida International Panthers a 69% favorite. The Florida International Panthers won as the favorite at -265: $37.74 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Florida International Panthers, the best price before the game was -245 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−0.9% value).
The spread moved toward the Florida International Panthers between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 47 to 47.5, and the game went under.
New Mexico State Aggies and Florida International Panthers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New Mexico State Aggies 2-4 in the 2026 regular season (2-1 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times.
This result left the Florida International Panthers 3-2 in the 2026 regular season (3-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 4 times. That made it two straight wins for the Florida International Panthers.
What's next for New Mexico State Aggies and Florida International Panthers?
Next for the New Mexico State Aggies: at the Sam Houston Bearkats on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Next for the Florida International Panthers: at the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.