Florida International dominated Western Kentucky 25-6 in Week 8, with the Panthers controlling the game from start to finish. FIU jumped out to a 6-3 first-quarter lead and extended their advantage to 19-3 by halftime before shutting out the Hilltoppers in the second half.

The Panthers' offense was led by standout performances, including an 84-yard rushing touchdown by Kejon Owens and a 34-yard passing touchdown to Alex Perry. Ross Fournet led receivers with 9 catches. Western Kentucky's Rodney Tisdale Jr. completed 66 passes, while Marvis Parrish rushed for 74 yards, but the Hilltoppers' offense struggled to generate consistent drives.

WKU's defense made several impactful plays, including interceptions by Mister Clark and Jessiah McGrew, but couldn't overcome their offensive struggles. The game featured 10 lead changes despite the lopsided final score, indicating competitive moments throughout. FIU's defensive efforts were crucial in shutting down Western Kentucky in the second half. The final result fell under the 55.5-point over/under, and the visiting Panthers covered the 10-point spread.