Florida International Panthers vs UTSA Roadrunners – SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Preview – Dec 26, 2025
The 2025 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl will feature the Florida International Panthers against the UTSA Roadrunners. This game will take place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN on Friday, December 26, at 8:00 PM.
The Panthers finished the regular season with a 7-5 record. They went 5-3 in Conference USA play. The Roadrunners ended their season with a 6-6 record, posting a 4-4 record in the American Conference. Both teams will look to end their season with a postseason win.
Florida International Team Preview
The Florida International Panthers have been strong in their recent games. They defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 56-16 and had impressive stats. They gained 291 passing yards and 303 rushing yards, with no fumbles in the game.
In their game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, the Panthers won 27-21. They had 196 passing yards and 204 rushing yards. Despite two interceptions, they managed to secure the win at home.
Keyone Jenkins is a top performer for the Panthers. He has 1,693 passing yards and nine passing touchdowns this season. The running game is also strong, with Kejon Owens leading with 1,283 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.
UTSA Team Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners are coming off a close 27-24 loss to Army. In that game, they gained 270 passing yards and 116 rushing yards. Their defense struggled against the run, allowing 237 rushing yards to Army.
Earlier in the season, UTSA had a big win over East Carolina, scoring 58 points. They achieved 248 passing yards and 210 rushing yards. The Roadrunners’ defense forced two fumbles in that game, contributing to their victory.
On offense, Owen McCown leads with 2,695 passing yards this season. Robert Henry Jr. has been strong in the run game with 1,045 rushing yards. Injuries could impact the team, with several players listed as questionable, including key offensive linemen.
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Betting Prediction
UTSA has a solid offense, ranked 25th in points for this season. They have scored 405 points so far. This offensive strength makes them likely to cover the spread against Florida International.
Florida International’s defense ranks poorly at 120th in points against. They have allowed 333 points this season. This defensive weakness could help UTSA score more points and cover the spread.
UTSA’s defense has been better at forcing turnovers. They rank 10th in interceptions and 8th in fumbles recovered. These defensive stats could stop Florida International’s offensive drives, increasing UTSA’s chances to cover the spread.
- Pick: UTSA -8.5
