Away Team
Record 0-0
Last 5 0-5 last five.
ATS 0-0-0 ATS.
Road 0-0 road.
Standings
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Schedule
Kickoff Countdown
12d 19:19:29
Start Time 7:00 PM EST
Date September 05, 2026
Venue Rice-Eccles Stadium
Where To Watch ESPN
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Season Series Series tied 0-0.

Utah is laying about 10 at altitude behind returning dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier, while Arkansas brings a new staff, an unsettled quarterback room and an 0-5 road finish from 2025. Week 1 results could sharply reshape this early number.

Home Team
Record 0-0
Last 5 5-0 last five.
ATS 0-0-0 ATS.
Home 0-0 home.
Analysis Updated: 9:47 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 9:46 AM ET
Odds Updated: 5:05 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
SFLA -12.5
Open: SFLA -12.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
SFLA -470
Open: SFLA -440
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Total
54.5
Open: 54.5
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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | SFLA -12.5
Best Home Moneyline
DraftKings | SFLA -470
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 54.5
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | FIU +12.5
Best Away Moneyline
BetMGM | FIU +400
Best Under Line
BetRivers | 55.5
Updated 5:05 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +365
SFLA -490
O 54.5
U 54.5
DraftKingsFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +360
SFLA -470
O 54.5
U 54.5
BetMGMFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +400
SFLA -550
O 54.5
U 54.5
BetRiversFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +340
SFLA -480
O 55.5
U 55.5
FanaticsFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +390
SFLA -525
O 55
U 55
BovadaFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +375
SFLA -525
O 55
U 55
BetOnline.agFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
O 55
U 55
LowVig.agFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
O 55
U 55
MyBookie.agFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +360
SFLA -549
O 55
U 55
BetUSFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +380
SFLA -485
O 55
U 55
CaesarsFIU +12.5
SFLA -12.5
FIU +380
SFLA -500
O 54.5
U 54.5

Injury Report

Arkansas has two confirmed season-ending losses: defensive end J'Lynn Allen and punter Connor Smith, while transfer defenders Braydon Lee and Phoenix Jackson were expected to be full-go for fall camp. Utah had no active injuries in the latest broad public report, and quarterback Devon Dampier entered camp healthy after offseason surgery for a sports hernia. Recheck both depth charts after Week 1.

Key Players

FIU
Sutton Smith
Rushed for 669 yards and seven touchdowns on 102 carries in 2025.
South Florida
Devon Dampier
Passed for 2,490 yards and 24 touchdowns, plus 835 rushing yards.

Key Matchup Edge

Utah's clearest edge is quarterback continuity at home. Devon Dampier returns after producing 3,325 combined passing and rushing yards in 2025, while Arkansas enters Ryan Silverfield's first season with an unresolved quarterback competition. The counterweight is Utah's rebuilt offensive line, which gives Arkansas' experienced pass rush a plausible path to shorten possessions.

3 Things to Watch

  • Arkansas quarterback decision after Week 1
  • Utah rebuilt offensive line under pressure
  • Reaction if Utah spread crosses ten

Betting Breakdown

Utah owns the more stable profile in this early nonconference matchup, with an early market around Utes -10 and the benefit of Rice-Eccles Stadium. The biggest handicap is quarterback certainty. Devon Dampier returns after throwing for 2,490 yards and 24 touchdowns while adding 835 rushing yards and 10 scores in 2025, production that helped Utah finish 11-2 and 9-4 ATS. Arkansas enters Ryan Silverfield's first season after a 2-10 campaign and is still sorting through a KJ Jackson-AJ Hill quarterback competition. The Razorbacks did score 32.9 points per game last year, but they went 0-5 on the road and finished just 4-8 ATS. Utah is not risk-free at a double-digit price because the Utes are replacing all five starting offensive linemen and also begin a new era under Morgan Scalley. That makes trench play the key. If Utah protects Dampier and establishes its run game, the favorite can justify the number. If Arkansas creates pressure, the underdog has a path to stay inside it.

FIU Betting Outlook

Arkansas is a difficult early-season read because the program changed coaches, overhauled the roster and entered camp without a settled starting quarterback. The 2025 team finished 2-10, including 0-5 on the road, but its offense still averaged 32.9 points per game. Ryan Silverfield brings a fresh structure, and transfer running back Sutton Smith adds proven efficiency after rushing for 669 yards and seven touchdowns at Memphis. The bigger betting question is whether the defense can travel. Arkansas allowed 33.8 points per game last season, and a late-night road test at altitude is demanding. Creating pressure up front is the clearest route to covering a number around double digits.

South Florida Betting Outlook

Utah brings the stronger recent profile after an 11-2 season that included a 9-4 ATS record and a 5-1 home mark. Devon Dampier gives the Utes a high-floor offensive engine after accounting for 3,325 passing and rushing yards in 2025, while Wayshawn Parker returns after a 981-yard rushing season. The concern is protection. Utah is replacing all five starting offensive linemen and begins a new era under Morgan Scalley, creating more early-season variance than last year's record suggests. At Rice-Eccles, Utah still owns the continuity edge at quarterback and in its primary skill positions. Bettors laying around 10 need the rebuilt line to hold up well enough for Utah to sustain its 2025 explosiveness.

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FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls FAQ

What is the current spread for FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls?

The current home spread is SFLA -12.5, while the away spread is FIU +12.5.

How far has the spread moved for FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls?

The spread opened at SFLA -12.5 and is now SFLA -12.5.

What is the current moneyline for FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls?

The current moneyline is FIU +360 / SFLA -470.

How far has the moneyline moved for FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls?

The moneyline opened at FIU +340 / SFLA -440 and is now FIU +360 / SFLA -470.

What is the current total for FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls?

The current total is 54.5.

How far has the total moved for FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls?

The total opened at 54.5 and is now 54.5.

Is the market taking the underdog in FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls?

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Is the total dropping for FIU Panthers vs South Florida Bulls?

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Utah's clearest edge is quarterback continuity at home. Devon Dampier returns after producing 3,325 combined passing and rushing yards in 2025, while Arkansas enters Ryan Silverfield's first season with an unresolved quarterback competition. The counterweight is Utah's rebuilt offensive line, which gives Arkansas' experienced pass rush a plausible path to shorten possessions.

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OLEMISS@GEORGIA KEWAN LACY ANYTIME TD 56.7% 6 WIN
BAMA@IND FERNANDO MENDOZA UNDER 26.5 PASS ATT 55.2% 5 WIN
OREG@TXTECH OREG -126 58.9% 6 WIN
NEB@UTAH DEVON DAMPIER UNDER 185.5 PASS YDS 53.4% 3 LOSS
NOTEX@SDGST NOTEX -7 54.2% 4 LOSS
BAMA@OKLA ISAIAH SATEGNA III ANYTIME TD 54.2% 4 WIN
BYU@TTU PARKER KINGSTON OVER 20.5 LONGEST RECEPTION 54.3% 4 WIN
UNLV@BOISE BOISE -4.5 56.7% 6 WIN
ECU@FAU FAU +7 57.8% 7 LOSS
OREG@WASH WASH +7 54.9% 4 LOSS
WYO@HAWAII WYO +7.5 55.1% 5 LOSS
COLO@KSTATE COLO +17.5 54.0% 4 WIN
OHIOST@MICH MICH +10.5 56.4% 6 LOSS
VATECH@UVA VATECH +8 57.8% 7 LOSS
NWEST@ILL LUKE ALTMYER UNDER 19.5 PASS COMP 54.3% 4 WIN
ORE@WAS DEMOND WILLIAMS JR UNDER 43.5 RUSH YDS 55.2% 5 WIN
MIAMI@VATECH VATECH +18.5 54.2% 4 WIN
GAST@TROY TROY -9.5 55.7% 5 WIN
DEL@WAKE DEL +18 56.7% 6 LOSS
NMEX@AF NMEX -3.5 56.1% 5 WIN
WASHST@JMAD WASHST +14.5 55.3% 5 WIN
ILL@WISC WISC +9 55.1% 5 WIN
WKY@LSU WKY +23.5 56.3% 6 WIN
WASH@UCLA DEMOND WILLIAMS UNDER 27.5 PASS ATT 56.3% 6 WIN
TCU@HOU AMARE THOMAS OVER 69.5 RECV YDS 55.2% 5 WIN
TEX@UGA NATE FRAZIER UNDER 65.5 RUSH + REC YDS 55.5% 5 WIN
PUR@WASH ANTONIO HARRIS UNDER 73.5 RUSH + REC YDS 54.1% 4 WIN
UVA@DUKE DUKE -3.5 54.7% 3 LOSS
OKLA@BAMA BAMA -6 54.5% 3 LOSS
OREGST@TULSA OREGST -120 55.6% 5 LOSS
UTEP@MIZZST MIZZST -5 54.3% 4 WIN
COLOST@NMEX NMEX -14 57.1% 6 LOSS
PSU@MICHST MICHST +7.5 56.5% 6 LOSS
MISSST@MIZZOU MISSST +7.5 57.2% 7 LOSS
FAU@TULANE FAU +17.5 56.0% 6 WIN
NCST@MIAMI NCST +15.5 57.1% 7 LOSS
KENTST@AKRON AKRON -6.5 55.4% 5 LOSS
JAXST@UTEP JAXST -105 57.0% 7 WIN
FSU@CLEM CLEM -118 57.1% 5 WIN
UNLV@COLOST UNLV -4 55.2% 5 WIN
OREG@IOWA IOWA +6.5 53.3% 2 WIN
NEB@UCLA NEB +1.5 55.8% 5 WIN
KENSAW@NMEXST NMEXST +10 56.5% 6 WIN
STNFRD@UNC STNFRD +7.5 53.8% 3 WIN
DUKE@UCONN UCONN +8.5 57.9% 7 WIN
NEVADA@UTAHST NEVADA +9.5 55.9% 5 LOSS
SAMST@OREGST SAMST +21 57.7% 7 WIN
NEB@UCLA NICO IAMALEAVA UNDER 180.5 PASS YDS 56.6% 6 LOSS
HOU@UCF HOU -112 58.0% 6 WIN
KENTST@BALLST BALLST -2.5 54.5% 4 WIN
WAKE@FSU WAKE +10.5 56.4% 6 LOSS