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FIU Panthers Face UTSA in 2025 First Responder Bowl

12/27/2025

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Panthers Face Roadrunners

The Florida International University Panthers will play the UTSA Roadrunners in the First Responder Bowl on December 26, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
The game starts at 8 p.m. ET.
Streaming is available for free via DirecTV or FuboTV trials.
The SportsLine model predicts Missouri will cover against Virginia in the Gator Bowl on December 27.

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Chippewas Battle Wildcats

Central Michigan University will face Northwestern University in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on December 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET, in Detroit.
Central Michigan finished the season 7-5, while Northwestern ended at 6-6.
Central Michigan's only opt-out is a defensive lineman, leaving both teams near full strength.
Playing in Detroit could give Central Michigan a home-field advantage.
Analysts expect a slower-paced game with a total score under 42.5.

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Panthers Face Roadrunners

The Florida International University Panthers will play the UTSA Roadrunners in the First Responder Bowl on December 26, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
The game starts at 8 p.m. ET.
Streaming is available for free via DirecTV or FuboTV trials.
The SportsLine model predicts Missouri will cover against Virginia in the Gator Bowl on December 27.

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