The Florida International Panthers hosted the Sam Houston State Bearkats in a Week 9 Conference USA matchup on Tuesday at FIU Stadium. Jase Bauer started as the signal caller for the Bearkats, while Keyone Jenkins and Chayden Peery shared snaps as quarterbacks for the Panthers.
Oddsmakers expected a tight contest, giving the edge to Sam Houston to win by 5.5 points. After a scoreless first half for both teams, the Bearkats scored a touchdown in the third quarter, followed by a field goal in the fourth, which turned out to be the difference against FIU’s lone touchdown drive coming in the final quarter.
Sam Houston vs FIU: Box Score
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Sam Houston Bearkats stats: Passing, rushing and more
FIU Panthers stats: Passing, rushing and more
Sam Houston vs FIU Game Summary
A late field goal by Sam Houston ensured the game didn’t have to go into overtime as the Panthers tasted a narrow 10-7 defeat.
1st Quarter:
Both teams couldn’t score a single point.
2nd Quarter:
Again, both teams came up empty. The offense struggled to score, with the defenses of both teams putting up the clutches.
Halftime Score: Sam Houston 0, FIU 0
3rd Quarter:
Sam Houston Bearkats took the lead:
6:38: D. McKinney scored on a one-yard run, completing a short two-play, three-yard drive after a turnover. C. Pavon added the extra point.
Score: Sam Houston 7, FIU 0
4th Quarter:
Florida International Panthers tied it up:
14:55: C. Peery connected with E. Rivers for a 28-yard touchdown pass to cap a 12-play, 65-yard drive. A. Prado added the extra point.
Score: Sam Houston 7, FIU 7
Sam Houston Bearkats secured the win:
1:57: C. Pavon made a 20-yard field goal, finishing off a 12-play, 79-yard drive.
Final Score: Sam Houston 10, FIU 7
The Bearkats held on with a strong final drive, clinching victory with Pavon’s clutch field goal.
Edited by Krutik Jain
