2025 FIU Panthers football team

2025 FIU Panthers football
ConferenceConference USA
Record7–5 (5–3 CUSA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorNick Coleman (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorJovan Dewitt (4th season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumPitbull Stadium
2025 Conference USA football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Kennesaw State y$   7 1     10 4  
Jacksonville State y   7 1     9 5  
Western Kentucky   6 2     8 4  
Missouri State   5 3     7 6  
FIU   5 3     7 5  
Louisiana Tech   5 3     7 5  
Delaware   4 4     7 6  
Liberty   3 5     4 8  
Middle Tennessee   2 6     3 9  
New Mexico State   2 6     4 8  
UTEP   1 7     2 10  
Sam Houston   1 7     2 10  
Championship: Kennesaw State 19, Jacksonville State 15
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of December 23, 2025

The 2025 FIU Panthers football team represents Florida International University (FIU) as a member of Conference USA (CUSA) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers are led by Willie Simmons in his first year as the head coach. The Panthers play home games at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.

With a win over Jacksonville State on November 22, 2025, the Golden Panthers clinched bowl eligibility for the first time since 2019.[1] The following week, with a win over Sam Houston, they also clinched their first winning season since 2018.

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

Player Position Destination
Daniel Ogundipe OL Albany
Ja'Coby Matthews WR Alcorn State
Nazeviah Burris WR Arkansas State
Travion Barnes LB Baylor
Jaden Williams DB Bethune–Cookman
Amari Jones QB Bethune–Cookman
Hezekiah Masses DB California
LaDarian Paulk S Central Missouri
Jamarrion Solomon DL Charlotte
Rocky Beers TE Colorado State
Jackson Lee LS Florida Atlantic
Mike Jackson WR Florida Memorial
Eric Rivers WR Georgia Tech
Dean Patterson WR Georgia Tech
Eddie Walls III DE Houston
JaDarious Lee OL Kennesaw State
JoJo Evans S Louisville
Naeer Jackson OL Louisville
Travis Burke OL Memphis
Shomari Lawrence RB Missouri State
Wyatt Lawson OL South Dakota
Jamari Holliman DB South Dakota State
John Bock II OL Tulane
Ajay Allen RB Tulsa
Antonio Ferguson TE UAB
Raheim Sexil DB UMass
Cole Gustafson DL UTEP
Bo Blanchard OL Valdosta State
CJ Christian S Washington
Marquez Tatum DL Unknown
Claude Larkins DE Unknown
Reggie Peterson LB Unknown
Ming Tjon OL Unknown
Rowdy Beers TE Unknown
Luby Maurice WR Unknown
Antoine Cobb DL Unknown
Landon Hale DB Unknown
Kejon Owens RB Withdrawn
Keyone Jenkins QB Withdrawn

Incoming

Player Position Previous school
Reece Larson WR Appalachian State
Websley Etienne S Arkansas State
Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine DB Arizona
L'Cier Luter DL Ball State
Johnny Chaney Jr. LB Colorado
Trey Wilhoit P Florida A&M
Lamont Green Jr. DE Florida State
Dante Anderson DE Florida State
Anthony Carrie RB Georgia Tech
Alex Perry WR Hawaii
Joe Pesansky QB Holy Cross
Justin Wood LS Houston
Demetrius Hill S Illinois
Tar'Varish Dawson WR Jacksonville State
JoJo Stone WR Louisville
Su Agunloye DL Marshall
Ajay Allen RB Miami (FL)
Antonio Tripp OL Miami (FL)
Julius Pierce OL Middle Tennessee
Trent Sims LS Mississippi Valley State
Justin Cayenne TE Pennsylvania
Miguel Cedeno OL Rice
Aaron Armitage DE Stanford
Dallas Payne TE UAB
Tyderick Brown DB UAB
Zaire Flournoy OL UAB

[2][3]

Coaching staff additions

Name New Position Previous Team Previous Position Source
Willie Simmons Head coach Duke Running backs [4]
Nick Coleman Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks UAB Quarterbacks [5]
Kenneth Gilstrap Special teams/Safeties UAB Secondary [6]
Ryan Smith Linebackers Murray State Defensive coordinator/Safeties [6]
Frank Ponce Associate head coach/Tight ends Appalachian State Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks [7]
Benedick Hyppolite Running backs Miami (FL) Offensive analyst/Running backs [7]
Edwin Pata Offensive line Miami (FL) Offensive line [7]
Jelani Berassa Wide receivers Youngstown State Wide receivers [7]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 297:00 p.m.Bethune–Cookman*ESPN+W 42–918,034
September 612:00 p.m.at No. 2 Penn State*BTNL 0–34103,817
September 136:00 p.m.Florida Atlantic*
ESPN+W 38–2817,638
September 206:00 p.m.Delaware
  • Pitbull Stadium
  • Miami, FL
ESPN+L 16–3811,705
October 43:30 p.m.at UConn*CBSSNL 10–5127,310
October 148:00 p.m.at Western KentuckyESPNUW 25–612,276
October 217:00 p.m.Kennesaw State
  • Pitbull Stadium
  • Miami, FL
ESPN2L 26–4512,133
October 298:00 p.m.at Missouri StateCBSSNL 21–288,754
November 83:00 p.m.at Middle TennesseeESPN+W 56–3012,227
November 155:00 p.m.Liberty
  • Pitbull Stadium
  • Miami, FL
ESPN+W 34–27 OT14,167
November 223:30 p.m.Jacksonville State
  • Pitbull Stadium
  • Miami, FL
CBSSNW 27–219,504
November 291:00 p.m.at Sam HoustonESPN+W 56–164,237
December 268:00 p.m.vs. UTSA*ESPN
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll - Released prior to game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[8]

Game summaries

vs. Bethune–Cookman (FCS)

Game One – Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (FCS) (0–0) at FIU Panthers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats (FCS) 3 3 039
Panthers 7 21 7742

at Pitbull StadiumMiami, FL

Game information
First quarter
  • BCU – Juan Dominguez 35-yard field goal, 11:46. Wildcats 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:10.
  • FIU – Kejon Owens 2-yard run (Robert Czeremcha kick), 8:34. Panthers 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:07.
Second quarter
  • FIU – Kejon Owens 6-yard run (Robert Czeremcha kick), 14:49. Panthers 14–3. Drive: 15 plays, 89 yards, 7:04.
  • FIU – Keyone Jenkins 6-yard run (Robert Czeremcha kick), 9:43. Panthers 21–3. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:36.
  • FIU – Devonte Lyons 35-yard run (Robert Czeremcha kick), 5:17. Panthers 28–3. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:12.
  • BCU – Juan Dominguez 22-yard field goal, 1:29. Panthers 28–6. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 3:48.
Third quarter
  • FIU – Keyone Jenkins 4-yard run (Robert Czeremcha kick), 12:44. Panthers 35–6. Drive: 3 plays, 12 yards, 1:00.
Fourth quarter
  • BCU – Juan Dominguez 28-yard field goal, 12:12. Panthers 35–9. Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 4:32.
  • FIU – Anthony Carrie 2-yard run (Robert Czeremcha kick), 7:01. Panthers 42–9. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:06.
Statistics BCU FIU
First downs 17 28
Total yards 346 456
Rushing yards 105 223
Passing yards 241 233
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–39–0 22–35–0
Time of possession 27:59 32:01
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing Timmy McClain 18/28, 164 yards
Rushing Marqui Johnson 9 carries, 76 yards
Receiving Javon Ross 6 receptions, 109 yards
FIU Passing Keyone Jenkins 18/30, 187 yards
Rushing Kejon Owens 11 carries, 71 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Eric Nelson 2 receptions, 47 yards

at No. 2 Penn State

Game Two – FIU Panthers (1–0) at No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 0 000
No. 2 Nittany Lions 7 3 101434

at Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, PA

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Rainy, cloudy, 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 103,817
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (BTN): Guy Haberman (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), and Rhett Lewis (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • PSU – Khalil Dinkins 9-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 3:54. Nittany Lions 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 87 yards, 3:54.
Second quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 41-yard field goal, 0:50. Nittany Lions 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 13 yards, 3:06.
Third quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 34-yard field goal, 9:56. Nittany Lions 13–0. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:04.
  • PSU – Devonte Ross 42-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 4:44. Nittany Lions 20–0. Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:09.
Fourth quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 67-yard run (Ryan Barker kick) 3:29. Nittany Lions 27–0. Drive: 1 play, 67 yards, 0:11.
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 5-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 1:19. Nittany Lions 34–0. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:03.
Statistics FIU PSU
First downs 14 20
Total yards 290 409
Rushing yards 141 209
Passing yards 149 200
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–33–1 19–33–0
Time of possession 34:17 25:43
Team Category Player Statistics
FIU Passing Keyone Jenkins 15/28, 127 yards, INT
Rushing Kejon Owens 15 carries, 78 yards
Receiving JoJo Stone 1 reception, 27 yards
Penn State Passing Drew Allar 19/33, 200 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Kaytron Allen 16 carries, 144 yards, TD
Receiving Devonte Ross 3 receptions, 61 yards, TD

vs. Florida Atlantic (Shula Bowl)

Game Three – Florida Atlantic Owls (1–1) at FIU Panthers (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Owls 7 14 0728
Panthers 7 10 21038

at Pitbull Stadium • Miami, FL

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: E at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 17,638
  • Referee: Scott Hardin
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Steve Goldstein (play-by-play) and Kim Bokamper (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:43) FIU – Kejon Owens 4-yard run, Robert Czeremcha kick (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:24; FIU 7–0)
  • (3:43) FAU – Caden Veltkamp 10-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:00; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (14:56) FIU – Kejon Owens 1-yard run, Robert Czeremcha kick (Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, 0:33; FIU 14–7)
  • (9:36) FAU – Easton Messer 23-yard pass from Caden Veltkamp, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 2:16; Tied 14–14)
  • (3:32) FIU – Robert Czeremcha 39-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 6:50; FIU 17–14)
  • (0:57) FAU – Xavier Terrell 32-yard pass from Caden Veltkamp, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:35; Florida Atlantic 21–17)
Third quarter
  • (11:31) FIU – Keyone Jenkins 4-yard run, Robert Czeremcha kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:29; FIU 24–21)
  • (9:04) FIU – Alex Perry 26-yard pass from Keyone Jenkins, Robert Czeremcha kick (Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards, 1:11; FIU 31–21)
  • (4:55) FIU – Anthony Carrie 1-yard run, Robert Czeremcha kick (Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:39; FIU 38–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:45) FAU – Jarvis Johnson 4-yard blocked punt return, Garrison Smith kick (FIU 38–28)
Statistics FAU FIU
First downs 24 17
Total yards 478 408
Rushing yards 135 224
Passing yards 343 184
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 33–51–3 18–24–0
Time of possession 26:05 33:55
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida Atlantic Passing Caden Veltkamp 33/50, 343 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
Rushing Gemari Sands 14 carries, 105 yards
Receiving Jayshon Platt 5 receptions, 90 yards
FIU Passing Keyone Jenkins 18/24, 184 yards, TD
Rushing Kejon Owens 19 carries, 173 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Maguire Anderson 5 receptions, 81 yards

vs. Delaware

Game Four – Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (2–1) at FIU Panthers (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Fightin' Blue Hens 0 0 000
Panthers 0 0 000

at Pitbull Stadium • Miami, FL

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Referee: Rory Bernard
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Steve Goldstein (play-by-play) and Kim Bokamper (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics DEL FIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Delaware Passing
Rushing
Receiving
FIU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at UConn

Game Five – FIU Panthers (2–2) at UConn Huskies (3–2) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 3 0710
Huskies 14 13 17751

at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler FieldEast Hartford, CT

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: NW at 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 27,310
  • Referee: Garrett Dickerson
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Alex Del Barrio (play-by-play), Logan Ryan (analyst) and Hailey Sutton (sideline)
  • Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
  • CONN - Bell, Skyler 18 yd pass from Fagnano, Joe (Freeman, Chris kick), 7:38. Huskies 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, TOP 05:14
  • CONN - Edwards, Cam 1 yd run (Freeman, Chris kick), 2:08. Huskies 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, TOP 01:09
Second Quarter
  • CONN - Freeman, Chris 43 yd field goal, 10:55. Huskies 17–0. Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, TOP 04:00
  • FIU - Grant, Noah 26 yd field goal, 6:05. Huskies 17–3. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, TOP 04:50
  • CONN - Murphy, Reymello 61 yd pass from Fagnano, Joe (Freeman, Chris kick), 0:55. Huskies 24–3. Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, TOP 00:30
  • CONN - Freeman, Chris 36 yd field goal, 0:21. Huskies 27–3. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, TOP 00:27
Third Quarter
  • CONN - Rosa, Victor 65 yd pass from Fagnano, Joe (Freeman, Chris kick), 13:22. Huskies 34–3. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, TOP 01:36
  • CONN - Freeman, Chris 28 yd field goal, 6:46. Huskies 37–3. Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, TOP 04:52
  • CONN - Bell, Skyler 8 yd pass from Fagnano, Joe (Freeman, Chris kick), 2:56. Huskies 44–3. Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, TOP 02:21
Fourth Quarter
  • CONN - Lundberg Coleman, Oliver 1 yd run (Freeman, Chris kick), 9:48. Huskies 51–3. Drive: 3 plays, 2 yards, TOP 01:18
  • FIU - Owens, Kejon 2 yd run (Grant, Noah kick), 5:46. Huskies 51–10. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, TOP 03:59
Statistics FIU CONN
First downs 18 22
Total yards 304 527
Rushing yards 130 150
Passing yards 174 377
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22-36-3 24-34-0
Turnovers 5 1
Time of possession 30:27 29:33
Team Category Player Statistics
FIU Passing Joe Pesansky 7/12, 100 yards
Rushing Kejon Owens 16 att, 67 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Alex Perry 4 rec, 32 yards
Defense Victor Evans III 8 tackles
UConn Passing Joe Fagnano 22/28, 355 yards, 4 TDs
Rushing Cam Edwards 12 att, 80 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Reymello Murphy 3 rec, 78 yards, 1 TD
Defense Amir Renwick 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT

at Western Kentucky

Game Six – FIU Panthers (2–3) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 6 13 6025
Hilltoppers 3 3 006

at Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith StadiumBowling Green, KY

  • Date: October 14
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 12,276
  • Referee: Douglas Mercer
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Chuckie Kempf (play-by-play) and Darius Walker (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:37) FIU – Noah Grant 37-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:23; FIU 3–0)
  • (7:37) FIU – Noah Grant 28-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 87 yards, 2:04; FIU 6–0)
  • (3:03) WKU – John Cannon 28-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:34; FIU 6–3)
Second quarter
  • (14:56) FIU – Noah Grant 37-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 2:59; FIU 9–3)
  • (7:57) FIU – Jackson Verdugo 8-yard pass from Keyone Jenkins, Noah Grant kick (Drive: 14 plays, 89 yards, 6:05; FIU 16–3)
  • (2:57) FIU – Noah Grant 51-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 5 yards, 3:15; FIU 19–3)
  • (0:00) WKU – Jack Cassidy 55-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 0:29; FIU 19–6)
Third quarter
  • (2:03) FIU – Kejon Owens 6-yard run (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:32; FIU 25–6)
Fourth quarter

No scoring plays

Statistics FIU WKU
First downs 21 18
Total yards 453 341
Rushing yards 249 116
Passing yards 204 225
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–31–0 27–41–3
Time of possession 34:38 25:22
Team Category Player Statistics
FIU Passing Keyone Jenkins 17/25, 184 yards, TD
Rushing Kejon Owens 22 carries, 195 yards, TD
Receiving Alex Perry 3 receptions, 86 yards
Western Kentucky Passing Maverick McIvor 20/31, 159 yards, 3 INT
Rushing Mavis Parrish 9 carries, 74 yards
Receiving Matthew Henry 2 receptions, 58 yards

vs. Kennesaw State

Game Seven – Kennesaw State Owls (4–2) at FIU Panthers (3–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Owls 14 10 71445
Panthers 7 7 3926

at Pitbull Stadium • Miami, FL

  • Date: October 21
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: E 3 mph
  • Game attendance: 12,133
  • Referee: Larry Clemens
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Clay Matvick (play-by-play) and Chase Daniels (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • KSU – Amari Odom 2-yard run (Britton Williams kick), 8:25. Owls 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:07.
  • KSU – Alexander Diggs 2-yard run (Britton Williams kick), 3:44. Owls 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 2:12.
  • FIU – Anthony Carrie 15-yard run (Noah Grant kick), 0:25. Owls 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:10.
Second quarter
  • KSU − Coleman Bennett 76-yard catch from Amari Odom (Britton Williams kick), 14:48. Owls 21−7. Drive: 2 plays, 88 yards, 0:31.
  • KSU − Britton Williams 40-yard field goal, 5:04. Owls 24−7. Drive: 13 plays, 51 yards, 4:42.
  • FIU − Kejon Owens 43-yard run (Noah Grant kick), 1:49. Owls 24−14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:15.
Third quarter
  • FIU − Noah Grant 43-yard field goal, 7:57. Owls 24−17. Drive: 13 plays, 49 yards, 7:03.
  • KSU − Christian Moss 70-yard catch from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 0:19. Owls 31−17. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:53.
Fourth quarter
  • FIU − Noah Grant 28-yard field goal, 9:16. Owls 31−20. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 2:14.
  • KSU − Dexter Williams II 2-yard run (Britton Williams kick), 2:59. Owls 38−20. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:17.
  • KSU − Chase Belcher 6-yard run (Britton Williams kick), 1:03, Owls 45−20. Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 1:18.
  • FIU − Eric Nelson 12-yard catch from Keyone Jenkins (Two-Point Conversion failed), 0:15, Owls 45−26. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:48.
Statistics KENN FIU
First downs 20 23
Total yards 498 518
Rushing yards 214 222
Passing yards 284 296
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 12–17–0 22–36–0
Time of possession 25:39 34:21
Team Category Player Statistics
Kennesaw State Passing Amari Odom 10/15, 205 yards, TD
Rushing Alexander Diggs 11 carries, 69 yards, TD
Receiving Gabriel Benyard 5 receptions, 97 yards
FIU Passing Keyone Jenkins 22/36, 296 yards, TD
Rushing Kejon Owens 20 carries, 166 yards, TD
Receiving Alex Perry 7 receptions, 75 yards

at Missouri State

Game Eight – FIU Panthers (3–4) at Missouri State Bears (4–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 0 000
Bears 0 0 000

at Robert W. Plaster StadiumSpringfield, MO

  • Date: October 29
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Referee: Reed Brotherton
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jordan Kent (play-by-play) and Adam Breneman (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics FIU MOST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
FIU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Missouri State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Middle Tennessee

Game Nine – FIU Panthers (3–5) at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1–7) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 0 000
Blue Raiders 0 0 000

at Johnny "Red" Floyd StadiumMurfreesboro, TN

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. EST
  • Referee: Rory Bernard
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jake Rose (play-by-play), Jeremy Kellam (analyst) and Justin Beasley (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics FIU MTSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
FIU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Middle Tennessee Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Liberty

Game Ten – Liberty Flames (4-5) at FIU Panthers (4-5) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Flames 0 0 000
Panthers 0 0 000

at Pitbull Stadium • Miami, FL

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. EST
  • Referee: Garrett Dickerson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Corey Brooks (play-by-play), Alejandro Solana (analyst) and Billy Gill (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics LIB FIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Liberty Passing
Rushing
Receiving
FIU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Jacksonville State

Game Eleven – Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-3) at FIU Panthers (5-5) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gamecocks 0 0 000
Panthers 0 0 000

at Pitbull Stadium • Miami, FL

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Referee: Douglas Mercer
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jordan Kent (play-by-play) and Logan Ryan (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics JVST FIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Jacksonville State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
FIU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Sam Houston

Game Twelve – FIU Panthers (0–0) at Sam Houston Bearkats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 0 000
Bearkats 0 0 000

at Shell Energy StadiumHouston, TX

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Referee: Douglas Mercer
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Pedersen (play-by-play), Jorge Vargas (analyst) and Brooke Kirchhofer (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics FIU SHSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
FIU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Sam Houston Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. UTSA (First Responder Bowl)

Game Thirteen - 2025 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl – FIU Panthers (7-5) vs. UTSA Roadrunners (6-6) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 0 000
Roadrunners 0 0 000

at Gerald J. Ford StadiumDallas, TX

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst) and Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics FIU UTSA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
FIU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
UTSA Passing
Rushing
Receiving

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