Preview: Florida International vs. Texas-San Antonio Set for Dallas Showdown DALLAS (Interstat) — A pair of teams riding opposite momentum swings will meet in a postseason contest Friday when Florida International faces Texas-San Antonio at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The Golden Panthers (7-5) enter as a slight favorite, installed at +6, despite the Roadrunners (6-6) holding home-field advantage in the neutral-site game. The over/under is set at 59.5 points, according to oddsmakers. Florida International arrives with confidence after a dominant 56-16 road victory over Sam Houston on Nov. 29 to close the regular season. Quarterback Keyone Jenkins powered the offense, passing for 291 yards and three touchdowns while adding 47 rushing yards and another score on the ground. Running back Kejon Owens complemented him with 124 rushing yards. The Golden Panthers have won four of their last five games, averaging 40.2 points per contest in that stretch. Their only loss since late October was a 28-21 defeat at Missouri State. Texas-San Antonio, meanwhile, looks to rebound from a narrow 27-24 home loss to Army in its season finale. Quarterback Owen McCown threw for 266 yards and two touchdowns in that defeat, which snapped a three-game winning streak for the Roadrunners. UTSA’s season has been marked by volatility, featuring both explosive wins, like a 58-24 victory over East Carolina, and lopsided losses, including a 55-17 defeat at North Texas. The Roadrunners averaged 41.3 points in their six wins but just 20.8 in their six losses. The game presents a contrast in offensive consistency against defensive resilience. Florida International’s late-season surge will be tested by a UTSA team playing in its home state and seeking to finish above .500. National Statistical’s game simulator projects a high-scoring affair, favoring Texas-San Antonio 42-29. The result will hinge on whether the Roadrunners’ defense can contain Jenkins’ dual-threat capabilities and if McCown can exploit a Golden Panthers secondary that allowed 51 points to Connecticut earlier this season. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, in Dallas.