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WEEK 5
ESPN+AI PredictionLIU @ FIU
Saturday, September 26, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 53% confidence
Florida International PanthersWIN PROBABILITYLong Island University Sharks
51%
49%
MODEL PICK
Florida International Panthers
CONFIDENCE
53%
1
Home Edge
6
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Panthers 50/10050/100 Sharks
Florida International Panthers
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Long Island University Sharks
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
FIU rates 50/100 vs LIU at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Panthers 0/1000/100 Sharks
Florida International Panthers
0-0 (0% win rate)
Long Island University Sharks
0-0 (0% win rate)
FIU is 0-0 vs LIU at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
3–3
2024
FIU wins32 – 21
2023
FIU wins22 – 9
2022
LIU wins43 – 37
2021
FIU wins46 – 14
2020
LIU wins45 – 13
2019
LIU wins41 – 29
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Florida International Panthers
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Long Island University Sharks
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00 PM UTC
Network
ESPN+
Stadium
Unknown Stadium