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Sam Houston vs Florida International

Sam Houston visit Florida International in Week 13. The model favors Florida International by 19.7. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
12%
88%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#135SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#107
#135FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#106
994EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1324
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Sam HoustonFlorida Internationalsolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Florida International lead 2-1
20232025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
56-16
2024
10-7
Sam Houston
neutral site
2023
33-27
Florida International
at Sam Houston
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Sam Houston and Florida International play?

Week 13 of 2026, on Nov 28, 2026 at Florida International.

Who is favored?

The model projects Florida International by 19.7 (88% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Florida International lead 2-1 over the meetings in our records.

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